Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus appear in 15 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 8 tests.
How the Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 7 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 Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 8 | 7 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.8 | 7.3 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.7 | 87.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2
Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.4 | Avg rank 6.3 137 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.8 1 | Avg rank 7.4 111 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.1 1 | Avg rank 7.6 111 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.9 23 | Avg rank 6.3 23 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 9.3 | Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.6 211 | Avg rank 2.8 21 | Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 |
💧 Wet: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 12.4 for the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2.
☀️ Dry: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 7.8 for the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2.
❄️ Snow: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to 11.1 for the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.9 for the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2.
📏 Mileage: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus
The Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 9.3 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus
The Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.6, compared to 2.8 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 or Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus ranks higher on average than the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus ranks better than the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 appears in 8 independent tests, Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus in 7.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
