In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (
Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin). Generally,
Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than
Vredestein (59%). The first tyre test of Vredestein Snowtrac 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin CrossClimate 2 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Snowtrac 5 is made in Netherlands and
CrossClimate 2 is made in Italy/Spain.