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Comparison: Vredestein Wintrac vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 (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%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 67% of the Vredestein Wintrac. The first tyre test of Vredestein Wintrac was done in 2021, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Wintrac and the WinterContact TS 870 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Wintrac is made in Hungary and WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.

Test Profile

Vredestein
Wintrac
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
11
17
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
8.4
1.7
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
43
80

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 49 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac
95%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
99%
Dry braking
Vredestein Wintrac
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Dry driving behavior
Vredestein Wintrac
93%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Safety
Vredestein Wintrac
95%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
99%
Dry handling
Vredestein Wintrac
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Dry handling - objective
Vredestein Wintrac
89%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
99%
Dry lane changing
Vredestein Wintrac
90%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
99%
Dry steering response
Vredestein Wintrac
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
99%
Wet
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac
96%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Vredestein Wintrac
91%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Wet braking
Vredestein Wintrac
97%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
97%
Wet handling
Vredestein Wintrac
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Vredestein Wintrac
94%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Wet handling - objective
Vredestein Wintrac
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Wet safety
Vredestein Wintrac
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Wet circle cornering
Vredestein Wintrac
96%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Snow
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Snow braking
Vredestein Wintrac
90%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
97%
Snow handling
Vredestein Wintrac
89%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Snow traction
Vredestein Wintrac
93%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Snow handling - objective
Vredestein Wintrac
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Lateral guidance on snow
Vredestein Wintrac
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Snow cornering
Vredestein Wintrac
93%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
99%
Ice
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Ice braking
Vredestein Wintrac
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
99%
Ice Braking
Vredestein Wintrac
96%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Comfort
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac
93%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
97%
Exterior noise
Vredestein Wintrac
95%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Comfort
Vredestein Wintrac
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Interior noise
Vredestein Wintrac
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Costs
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac
94%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
97%
Rolling resistance
Vredestein Wintrac
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
99%
Fuel Consumption
Vredestein Wintrac
93%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Mileage
Vredestein Wintrac
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
99%
Sustainability
Vredestein Wintrac
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
Tyre Weight
Vredestein Wintrac
93%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
99%
Price/value
Vredestein Wintrac
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Other
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Sustanability
Vredestein Wintrac
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 9 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2022225/45 R19View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2021195/55 R16View

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