Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme

Just bought a set of 4 for my freelander 2 ready for the snow at the start of december 2010 and used them in the heavy snow this week before christmas, ive taken off my wranglers and put in the garage ready for the spring they are good but these Vredesteins are the best ive ever used in heavy snow,ive had rangerovers,disos old and new,and a izusu but this freelander 2 with these tyres on are by far the best. We live out in the middle of the back of beyond and weve not had a problem at all getting about. i bought the tyres just for the winter so cant give a full score.

Fitted these to my rear wheel drive car as winter tyres. They are quiet and comfortable. Great grip in cold wet conditions (under 7 degrees) and great grip in snow on compacted ice like found on numerous non-gritted side roads. I would recommend to buy as cheaper than Continental and Michelin winter tyres but just as good in my opinion. The only downside is they are not as good as summer tyres to drive in warmer conditions - I tried and the car not as smooth - but - when cold they retain rubber softness and feel great - look good to. I did lots of prior research then purchased so hope this review helps.

I cannot rate these tyres highly enough when it comes to driving in snow. In my freelander 2 with these tyres I can and have performed a 3 point turn in over 1ft of snow. I have driven up and down step roads drifted over with at least 14-16" of snow (life in west Aberdeenshire is fun). I don't know what black magic is at work, as to look at the tread isn't all that impressive but the grip in snow is incredible much better actually than in wet grass which was ok but nothing special. If you are looking for tyre specifically for the snow then these are for you

Great tyres,I ripped the original p zeros apart, on the potholed roads. They had only done 6000 miles.
The wintracs are far superior in every respect except hot weather hi speed motoring.
They are quieter, more comfortable, do not track all over the road like the p zero's and are unbelievable in the snow.
Oh, and they are 1/2 price too!!

Tyres are on my 08 Touareg SE 3.0 V6. Exceptional is the word. Tyres are quiet and summer like in the dry, not particularly affecting noise levels or fuel economy at all (perhaps slightly in town traffic). When wet or snowing tyres respond brilliantly. I live in Aberdeenshire - this very morning it snowed and iced up overnight, car handled great with other 4x4's losing traction (which I'm sure mine would have if I'd kept my summer Conti's on!). They are pricey at about ?600 fitted but considering their longevity (wear wise) and the fact that they are not too far behind Michelin for quality, I think all round they're a good option and investment (particularly if you live in an area where road snow is frequent or expected).

These have never let me down. I live several miles off a main road, all single track never gritted these tyres worked all last winter now being replaced by a second set.

I bought these in the nick of time in December 09 and they were brilliant in snow on my Saab Aero. Very sure footed and coped extremely well under power and braking. I will be buying these again.

unreal, fantastic such a difference to the geolanders, and the others i have had, its a different car, to drive completely!!!!
Amazing difference!

It is important when considering a winter tyre that is expensive in comparison to a summer tyre that if you want to use it all year round it will do the job whatever you throw at it. Having looked at supposedly all weather tyres; I noteed various reports that basically said that if you are going to drive any distance in snow, dont bother fitting AW tyres. I then looked at what was available and the Veredesein fitted the criteria at a reasonable price and specification. Having now run two sets of these excellent tyres through heavy snow in Norway as well as running through hot summers in France and Italy - I can say that they have performed extremely effectively and have just ordered a new set for this years winter trip to Norway / Sweden where although I will carry snow chains I have yet had to fit them as the tyres are so good.