Comparison: Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Vredestein (59%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 67% of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+. The first tyre test of Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ was done in 2025, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoexpress 2025 225/45 R17 test, where both the Wintrac Pro+ and the WinterContact TS 870 were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Wintrac Pro+ is made in Netherlands/Hungary and WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.