Nokian Snowproof 2 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 Nokian Snowproof 2 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro appear in 35 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 Nokian Snowproof 2 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Vredestein Wintrac Pro performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. 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 Nokian Snowproof 2 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Vredestein Wintrac Pro if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian Snowproof 2 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 32 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.1 | 6.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.4 | 90.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Snowproof 2
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian Snowproof 2 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.1 1 | Avg rank 6.1 7912 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Avg rank 5.4 357 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 9.2 | Avg rank 6.6 5106 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 12.0 | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.6 1 | Avg rank 6.4 424 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.5 | Avg rank 11.4 1 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.5 | Avg rank 3.7 545 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
💧 Wet: Nokian Snowproof 2 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 9.1 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
☀️ Dry: Nokian Snowproof 2 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 5.7 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
❄️ Snow: Nokian Snowproof 2 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 9.2 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
🧊 Ice: Nokian Snowproof 2 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 12.0 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Snowproof 2 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 6.6 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
📏 Mileage: Nokian Snowproof 2 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 11.4 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Snowproof 2 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 7.5 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian Snowproof 2 or Vredestein Wintrac Pro?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro ranks higher on average than the Nokian Snowproof 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Snowproof 2 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 Nokian Snowproof 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nokian Snowproof 2 shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian Snowproof 2 appears in 3 independent tests, Vredestein Wintrac Pro in 32.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
