Comparison: Vredestein Snowtrac 5 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 860 (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%). But when it comes to comparing Vredestein Snowtrac 5 and Continental WinterContact TS 860, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Vredestein Snowtrac 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2016 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 860 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the Snowtrac 5 and the WinterContact TS 860 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Snowtrac 5 is made in Netherlands and WinterContact TS 860 is made in Portugal/Slovakia.