Vredestein Wintrac Ice is a Premium Touring studded winter tyre with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.
Key performance
Vredestein Wintrac Ice TestS
2019 Test World
In 2019 experts of the Finnish organization Test World have tested the Vredestein at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 11 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 80km/h | 1 | 29.2m | -0.8m | 100% | |
| Subj. Dry handling | 1-7 | 8 points | +1 point | 100% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 1 | 32.8m | -2.1m | 100% | |
| Wet handling | 1-2 | 39.5sec | -0.2sec | 100% | |
| Subj. Wet handling | 1-9 | 8 points | +1 point | 100% | |
| Ice braking at 50km/h | 11 | 42.6m | +6.1m | 85.68% | |
| Ice handling | 12 | 70.7sec | +9.7sec | 86.28% | |
| Subj. Ice handling | 8-11 | 7 points | -3 points | 70% | |
| Ice traction | 10-11 | 4sec | +0.7sec | 82.5% | |
| Snow braking at 80km/h | 2-4 | 51m | +0.2m | 99.6% | |
| Snow handling | 8 | 57.9sec | +1.9sec | 96.72% | |
| Subj. Snow handling | 7-12 | 8 points | -2 points | 80% | |
| Snow traction | 8-11 | 6.1sec | +0.2sec | 96.72% | |
| Noise | 4-9 | 6 points | -1 point | 85.71% | |
| Rolling resistance | 6 | +3.3% | 96.7% |
2018 Autofil
In 2018 experts of the Norwegian publication Autofil have tested the Vredestein Wintrac Ice at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 11 similar studded winter tyres.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 80km/h | 4 | 32.7m | +1.4m | 95.71% | |
| Subj. Dry handling | 1-3 | 8 points | +1 point | 100% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 3 | 37m | +2.5m | 93.24% | |
| Wet handling | 2-3 | 41.5sec | +0.7sec | 98.31% | |
| Subj. Wet handling | 1-3 | 9 points | +1 point | 100% | |
| Ice braking at 50km/h | 7 | 45.3m | +6.9m | 84.76% | |
| Ice handling | 5 | 57.5sec | +2.7sec | 95.3% | |
| Subj. Ice handling | 7-10 | 7 points | -3 points | 70% | |
| Ice traction | 8 | 3.7sec | +0.7sec | 81.08% | |
| Snow braking at 80km/h | 3-4 | 52.5m | +1.7m | 96.76% | |
| Snow handling | 9-10 | 52.9sec | +2.4sec | 95.46% | |
| Subj. Snow handling | 4-8 | 8 points | -1 point | 88.8% | |
| Snow traction | 5-10 | 5.9sec | +0.2sec | 96.61% | |
| Noise | 4-9 | 6 points | -1 point | 85.71% | |
| Rolling resistance | 5 | +0.7% | 99.3% |
2017 Test World
Test by the Finnish organization Test World in 2017. The experts have tested the tire at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 14 similar Touring and Premium Touring studded winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 90km/h | 4 | 33.2m | +1.1m | 96.68% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 9 | 40.4m | +2.6m | 93.56% | |
| Wet handling | 10-12 | 39.4sec | +1.2sec | 96.95% | |
| Subj. Wet handling | 1-3 | 9 points | +1 point | 100% | |
| Ice braking at 50km/h | 5 | 45.5m | +5.6m | 87.69% | |
| Ice handling | 7 | 55.5sec | +2.9sec | 94.77% | |
| Ice traction | 8 | 4sec | +0.6sec | 85% | |
| Snow braking at 80km/h | 5-7 | 52.6m | +1.5m | 97.15% | |
| Snow handling | 5-6 | 48.3sec | +1.3sec | 97.31% | |
| Snow traction | 3-10 | 6sec | +0.2sec | 96.66% | |
| Noise | 8 | 72.3dB | +2.4dB | 96.68% | |
| Rolling resistance | 14 | +1.7% | 98.3% |
Overall Vredestein Wintrac Ice Reviews
| # | Test | 2019 Test World | 2018 Autofil | 2017 Test World | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 100% | 95.71% | 96.68% | 97.46% | |
| Dry handling | 100% | 100% | – | 100% | |
| Wet braking | 100% | 93.24% | 93.56% | 95.6% | |
| Wet handling | 100% | 98.31% | 96.95% | 98.42% | |
| Ice braking | 85.68% | 84.76% | 87.69% | 86.04% | |
| Ice handling | 86.28% | 95.3% | 94.77% | 92.12% | |
| Ice traction | 82.5% | 81.08% | 85% | 82.86% | |
| Snow braking | 99.6% | 96.76% | 97.15% | 97.84% | |
| Snow handling | 96.72% | 95.46% | 97.31% | 96.5% | |
| Snow traction | 96.72% | 96.61% | 96.66% | 96.66% | |
| Rolling resistance | 96.7% | 99.3% | 98.3% | 98.1% | |
| Noise | 85.71% | 85.71% | 96.68% | 89.37% |
1. 2019 Test World (205/55 R16) – 9-10th place (shared with the Nokian Nordman 7).
Main conclusions:
- The shortest wet braking distance and the best handling speed.
- The best results on the dry.
- Long ice braking distance, low traction and the lowest handling speed.
- Good snow performance.
- Average noise.
- Average rolling resistance.
2. 2018 Autofil (205/55 R16) – 6th place.
Main conclusions:
- Good dry braking distance, handling and directional stability.
- One of the best wet performance.
- Good on the snow.
- Long ice braking distance, good handling and traction.
- Average noise level.
- Good rolling resistance.
Similar tires from the test:
- Hankook Winter i Pike RS2 W429
- Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
- Gislaved Nord Frost 200
- Continental IceContact 2
- Yokohama iceGUARD iG65
- Cooper Weather-Master WSC
- Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic
- Michelin X-Ice North 4
- Pirelli Ice Zero
- Bridgestone Noranza 001
- Nexen WinGuard WinSpike WH62
