Pros and cons
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Positive effect on fuel consumption
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on ice
- Short braking distance on snow
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Competitors
Sizes
Vredestein Snowtrac 5 is made in 41 sizes, starting from 155/70 R13 up to 205/60 R16.
Vredestein Snowtrac 5 is ranked #45 of 943 winter tyres based on the results of tests carried out by ADAC 2019, ADAC 2018, and other organizations. Vredestein Snowtrac 5 belongs to the Premium segment and is made by a manufacturer from Holland. However, this particular model is made in Netherlands. It is made in total of 41 sizes, 155/70 R13 being the smallest and 205/60 R16 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 12 times, first test was carried in 2015. Vredestein Snowtrac 5 got replaced by a newer model - Vredestein Wintrac. Noise is a strong quality of Vredestein Snowtrac 5 - most dimensions have below average noise level values - 100% of them produce 0db noise, which result in "a" rating. It can be compared to Quatrac 5, which is a tyre from Vredestein (Holland) and has a rating of 41%, compared to 45% of the Vredestein in question.
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Timeline
2015
Vredestein Snowtrac 5 was tested 2x (Autobild,...)
2016
Vredestein Snowtrac 5 was tested 3x (ADAC,...)
2017
Vredestein Snowtrac 5 was tested 1x (ADAC)
2018
Vredestein Snowtrac 5 was tested 5x (ADAC,...)
2019
Vredestein Snowtrac 5 was tested 1x (ADAC)
2021
Vredestein Snowtrac 5 got replaced by Vredestein Wintrac
Achievements
Vredestein Snowtrac 5 in tyre tests
The Vredestein Snowtrac 5, a premium segment tyre, has been tested in 12 different tests by some of Europe's most valued tyre testing organizations between 2015 and 2019. The tests were conducted in the winter season, and the tyre was tested in various dimensions. According to the overall rating based on the test results, the Vredestein Snowtrac 5 received a score of 77%, which is not a great result for a premium segment tyre. The tyre's best performance was in the AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2018 for the 205/55 R16 dimension, where it was the best in Dry steering response and Snow traction disciplines. On the other hand, in the Autobild Winter tyre test 2018 195/65 R15 for the braking distance test, the Vredestein Snowtrac 5 was ranked 18th out of 51, indicating its weakest performance. The Vredestein Snowtrac 5 won one test, the ADAC Winter tyre test 2019 for 185/65 R15 dimensions, where it showed the best performance in Ice braking.
All tyre tests where Vredestein Snowtrac 5 was featured:
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,8 | 2,1 | 1,9 | 2,2 | 2,6 | 1,5 | 1,6 |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 | 2,8 | 3,0 | 2,7 | 2,4 | 3,1 | 2,5 | 1,8 |
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9,1 | ||||||
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 | 7,8 | ||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 2,1 | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,3 | 3,0 | 1,0 | 1,7 |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 | 2,8 | 2,3 | 1,9 | 2,5 | 3,6 | 2,5 | 1,8 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,4 | 3,2 | 1,5 | 1,6 |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 | 2,9 | 2,3 | 2,2 | 2,5 | 3,9 | 2,5 | 1,8 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | 1 | |||
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 | 3+ | 2 | 2 | 2- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,3 | 27 | |||||
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 | 38 | 27,9 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,7 | 1,7 | 2,1 | 3,0 | 1,5 | 1,7 |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 | 2,7 | 2,0 | 2,9 | 2,5 | 3,8 | 3,0 | 2,0 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,2 | 2,8 | 1 | 1,5 |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 | 2,7 | 2,3 | 2,6 | 2,6 | 3,6 | 2,5 | 2,4 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2 | 2+ | 1 | |||
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 | 3+ | 2 | 2- | 2- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 25 | |||||
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 | 38,9 | 27,0 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 36,8 | ||||||
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 | 44,8 | ||||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 415 | 144 | 136 | 144 | |||
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 | 362 | 111 | 109 | 142 | |||
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Test ratings distribution
| 85% (6x) | 75% (1x) | 65% (1x) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory | Recommended | Still recommended | Sufficient |
| 5x | 1x | 1x | 1x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R14 | R15 | R16 |
|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 85% (4x) | 75% (3x) |
Ratings x Width
| 175/xx Rxx | 185/xx Rxx | 195/xx Rxx | 205/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 85% (2x) | 85% (2x) | 75% (3x) |
FAQ
Where is Vredestein Snowtrac 5 made?
Vredestein Snowtrac 5 is made in Netherlands.