Ceat WinterDrive Sport vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Ceat WinterDrive Sport and Vredestein Wintrac Pro appear in 33 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Ceat WinterDrive Sport performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 1 test.
How the Vredestein Wintrac Pro performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 32 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Ceat WinterDrive Sport still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Vredestein Wintrac Pro if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Ceat WinterDrive Sport | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 32 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.1 | 90.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Ceat WinterDrive Sport
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Ceat WinterDrive Sport | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 6.1 7912 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 5.4 357 | Ceat WinterDrive Sport |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.3 | Avg rank 6.6 5106 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 6.4 424 | Ceat WinterDrive Sport |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 11.4 1 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 3.7 545 | Ceat WinterDrive Sport |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Ceat WinterDrive Sport vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 8.0 for the Ceat WinterDrive Sport.
☀️ Dry: Ceat WinterDrive Sport vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Ceat WinterDrive Sport wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.4 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
❄️ Snow: Ceat WinterDrive Sport vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 8.3 for the Ceat WinterDrive Sport.
🧊 Ice: Ceat WinterDrive Sport vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to no data for the Ceat WinterDrive Sport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Ceat WinterDrive Sport vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Ceat WinterDrive Sport wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.4 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
📏 Mileage: Ceat WinterDrive Sport vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 11.4, compared to no data for the Ceat WinterDrive Sport.
🔋 Efficiency: Ceat WinterDrive Sport vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Ceat WinterDrive Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.7 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Ceat WinterDrive Sport or Vredestein Wintrac Pro?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro ranks higher on average than the Ceat WinterDrive Sport.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Ceat WinterDrive Sport averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Ceat WinterDrive Sport ranks better than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro shows better mileage performance than the Ceat WinterDrive Sport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Ceat WinterDrive Sport appears in 1 independent tests, Vredestein Wintrac Pro in 32, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →