Vredestein wins winter tyre test

Leading German auto magazine Auto Bild has voted Vredestein’s 245/45 R18 Wintrac Pro the winner in a series of tests conducted in both Austria and America.

Launched in 2018, the Wintrac Pro is an ultra-high-performance winter tyre for the most powerful cars. Designed to respond to growing market demand in the 17-inch and higher ultra-high-performance segment, the tyre offers excellent grip while cornering, short stopping distances on wet roads, and superior handling, even at high speeds. It is available in a large number of sizes in speed rating Y making it appropriate for use at speeds of up to 185 mph. Matthias Urban, Head of Sales Europe, Vredestein, said: “The Auto Bild test result is a testimony to our promise to provide unrivalled winter tyre performance. Moreover, it shows how Vredestein continues to build on its already strong heritage in the winter tyre segment. We introduced the first winter tyre with high-silica technology in 1995 with the Snowtrac, the Wintrac xtreme was the first high-performance winter tyre in the world with the W speed index in 2005, as was the Wintrac xtreme S with the speed index Y in 2013. The results of this new Auto Bild test illustrate that our innovative approach continues to lead the way.”