Nexen Winguard 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 Nexen Winguard Sport and Vredestein Wintrac Pro appear in 35 tests, 3 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 Nexen Winguard Sport performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Vredestein Wintrac Pro performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, 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 Nexen Winguard Sport still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Vredestein Wintrac Pro if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Nexen Winguard Sport | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 32 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 17.5 | 6.7 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.4 | 90.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen Winguard Sport
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nexen Winguard Sport | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 19.5 | Avg rank 6.1 7912 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 5.4 357 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 14.8 | Avg rank 6.6 5106 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.0 1 | Avg rank 6.4 424 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 18.0 | Avg rank 11.4 1 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 3.7 545 | Nexen Winguard Sport |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Nexen Winguard Sport vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 19.5 for the Nexen Winguard Sport.
☀️ Dry: Nexen Winguard Sport vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 11.0 for the Nexen Winguard Sport.
❄️ Snow: Nexen Winguard Sport vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 14.8 for the Nexen Winguard Sport.
🧊 Ice: Nexen Winguard 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 Nexen Winguard Sport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nexen Winguard Sport vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 10.0 for the Nexen Winguard Sport.
📏 Mileage: Nexen Winguard Sport vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 11.4, compared to 18.0 for the Nexen Winguard Sport.
🔋 Efficiency: Nexen Winguard Sport vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Nexen Winguard 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, Nexen Winguard Sport or Vredestein Wintrac Pro?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro ranks higher on average than the Nexen Winguard Sport.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen Winguard Sport across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro ranks better than the Nexen Winguard Sport.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro shows better mileage performance than the Nexen Winguard Sport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nexen Winguard Sport appears in 3 independent tests, Vredestein Wintrac Pro in 32, with 3 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 →