In 2014 experts of the Finnish organisation Test World have tested the Vredestein Arctrac at size 205/55 R16 and compared with 12 similar budget, medium and premium winter tires.
12th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 3.5 meters longer, than the leader.12th place in Wet handling. Vredestein was 1.4 seconds slower, than the leader.9-13th place in Subj. wet handling.10-11th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 2.8 meters longer, than the leader.2-7th place in Subj. dry handling.12-13th place in Directional stability.9th place in Ice braking. The braking distance was 7.1 meters longer, than the leader.9-10th place in Ice traction. Acceleration time was 1.1 seconds longer, than the leader.10th place in Ice handling. Vredestein was 10.5 seconds longer, than the leader.7-9th place in Subj. ice handling.2-3rd place in Snow braking. The braking distance was 0.2 meters longer, than the leader.12th place in Snow traction. Acceleration time was 0.4 seconds longer, than the leader.10th place in Snow handling. Vredestein was 1.7 seconds slower, than the leader.9-11th place in Subj. snow handling.2-9th place in Noise level test.10th place in Rolling resistance.
Overall Vredestein Arctrac review
According to the test results Vredestein took 10th place.
Main conclusions:
Poor wet performance.
Good handling, relatively long braking distance and the lowest directional stability on the dry.
Low results on the ice.
Short snow braking distance, relatively poor handling and traction.
