In 2014 experts of the Finnish organisation Test World have tested the Vredestein Nord Trac 2 at size 205/55 R16 and compared with 11 similar budget, medium and premium winter tires.
9th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 9.5 meters longer, than the leader.6th place in Wet handling. Vredestein was 2.7 seconds slower, than the leader.2-6th place in Subj. wet handling.3-4th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 2.4 meters longer, than the leader.10-12th place in Subj. dry handling.9-11th place in Directional stability.10th place in Ice braking. The braking distance was 8.9 meters longer, than the leader.10th place in Ice handling. Vredestein was 9.8 seconds slower, than the leader.11th place in Ice traction. Acceleration time was 1.2 seconds longer, than the leader.8-11th place in Subj. ice handling.9th place in Snow braking. The braking distance was 1.7 meters longer, than the leader.8th place in Snow handling. Vredestein was 2.8 seconds slower, than the leader.10-11th place in Subj. snow handling.9th place in Snow traction. Acceleration time was 0.4 seconds longer, than the leader.8-12th place in Noise level test.6-7th place in Rolling resistance.
Overall Vredestein Nord Trac 2 review
According to the test results Vredestein took 10th place.
Main conclusions:
Relatively long wet braking distance, but good handling.
Good dry braking, average handling and directional stability.
Poor ice performance: long braking distance, low handling and traction.
