Comparison: Vredestein Wintrac vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Vredestein (67%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 67% of the Vredestein Wintrac. The first tyre test of Vredestein Wintrac was done in 2021, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Wintrac and the WinterContact TS 870 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Wintrac is made in Hungary and WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.