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 UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 54% of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro. The first tyre test of Vredestein Wintrac Pro was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Wintrac Pro is made in Netherlands/Hungary and
UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.