Comparison: Vredestein Wintrac Pro vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Vredestein (67%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 63% of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro. The first tyre test of Vredestein Wintrac Pro was done in 2018, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the Wintrac Pro and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Wintrac Pro is made in Netherlands/Hungary and PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.