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Standard-sport
Vredestein Premium

WINTRAC PRO+

7.9 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 18 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/40 R18 among 46 available
tested in R18
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
122,90 €
in 245/40 R18
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Which sizes it's made in

Select width → profile → rim diameter in turn.

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (1)

Your size 245/40 R18 97W XL EAN: 8714692802485 SAP: AP24540018WWPPA02
VREDESTEIN WINTRAC PRO+, FSL
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 122,90 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
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Rating and verdict

How the Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ evaluated

7.9 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,9 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/40 R18 among 46 available
tested in R18
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 53 measurements · 20 tests
beats 31 of 55
57 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 18 tests
beats 32 of 55
72 +2,0 %
snow traction 17 tests
beats 27 of 49
70 +1,4 %
snow handling 14 tests
beats 28 of 49
64 ≈ average
Wet from 69 measurements · 20 tests
beats 48 of 65
75 +5,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 17 tests
beats 45 of 65
79 +6,7 %
Aquaplaning 17 tests
beats 27 of 51
61 +2,9 %
wet handling 14 tests
beats 38 of 49
85 +2,5 %
Dry from 30 measurements · 18 tests
beats 20 of 50
41 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 17 tests
beats 19 of 50
41 ≈ average
dry handling 13 tests
beats 17 of 48
39 ≈ average
Ice from 3 measurements · 3 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 3 tests
beats 24 of 36
69 +1,0 %
Economy from 23 measurements · 16 tests
beats 0 of 50
1 −11,2 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 15 tests
beats 1 of 49
3 −4,6 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 6 tests
beats 0 of 42
5 −14,9 %
Noise and comfort from 15 measurements · 16 tests
beats 30 of 50
61 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 15 tests
beats 10 of 49
14 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 10 of 33
35 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 75 %
Weakness
Economy worse than 99 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 1× 1st–3rd place in 1 tests counted in PTI

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
⚡
Balanced performance comfort + dynamics
🚗
For active drivers everyday driving
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Suitable for EVs
Suitable for EVs Reinforced for EV weight and torque

Where Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ stands in size 245/40 R18

Compared with 10 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

4. rank in the group of 10 compared
+0,4 above the group median group median 7,5
−1,7 behind the best in the group the best has 9,6
Show all tyres in the ranking (10)
  1. 1. 9.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 160,96 € +38,06 €
  2. 2. 9.2 Bridgestone LM005 151,13 € +28,23 €
  3. 3. 8.2 Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5 158,45 € +35,55 €
  4. 4. 7.9 Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ This tyre 122,90 €
  5. 5. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 120,20 € −2,70 €
  6. 6. 7.4 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 156,98 € +34,08 €
  7. 6. 7.4 Yokohama V906 123,74 € +0,84 €
  8. 8. 7.0 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 2 103,18 € −19,72 €
  9. 8. 7.0 Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001 211,52 € +88,62 €
  10. 10. 6.8 Sava ESKIMO HP 2 117,96 € −4,94 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard-sport

A standard tyre with an added dose of sportiness — Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ is one of them. The basis stays balanced: comfort, quietness and tread life at the level of an ordinary tyre. The manufacturer adds a stiffer sidewall or a grippier compound, so the response is sharper at speed and through corners. The ideal is that none of it comes out of the tyre's mileage.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 245/40 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)W
Product codeAP24540018WWPPA02
EAN8714692802485
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB (70 dB)
Manufacturer Vredestein
Tread WINTRAC PRO+
Season Winter
Vehicle type SUV / 4×4
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Rim protection Yes - FSL
Suitable for EVs Yes - EV
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE +
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ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE +
8.6
from 254 €
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7.9
from 123 €
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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 12×
Wins 0×
Top 3 1×
Average placement 6,7
2026
7. place
Motor winter tire test 245/45 R18 2026
7 tyres
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9. place
AutoBild winter tire test 245/45 R19 2026
19 tyres
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6. place
AutoBild big winter tire test braking 245/45 R19 2026
49 tyres
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10. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/50 R17 2026
15 tyres
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2024
3. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 2024
16 tyres
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6. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 2024
12 tyres
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2023
8. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
21 tyres
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8. place
Tyre Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
13 tyres
Detail →
7. place
AutoBild Winter tire test for sports cars 225/40 R18 2023
11 tyres
Detail →
5. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 225/60 R18 2023
11 tyres
Detail →
5. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 2023
15 tyres
Detail →
2022
6. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 245/40 R19 2022
10 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 245/40 R18.

Current lowest
122,90 €
↘ 6,83 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
122,90 €
7.11.2026
Highest for the period
134,61 €
27.6.2026
134,61 122,90 122,90 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 131,91 € 25.6.2026: 134,44 € 25.6.2026: 131,91 € 27.6.2026: 134,61 € 27.6.2026: 131,91 € 7.7.2026: 130,81 € 7.7.2026: 131,91 € 22.8.2026: 134,61 € 22.8.2026: 131,91 € 14.9.2026: 130,85 € 15.9.2026: 130,39 € 16.9.2026: 130,24 € 17.9.2026: 130,27 € 18.9.2026: 129,74 € 21.9.2026: 132,34 € 22.9.2026: 132,57 € 23.9.2026: 132,80 € 23.9.2026: 130,72 € 24.9.2026: 127,82 € 24.9.2026: 131,91 € 6.10.2026: 127,12 € 8.10.2026: 129,66 € 9.10.2026: 129,84 € 10.10.2026: 129,88 € 13.10.2026: 129,58 € 13.10.2026: 126,76 € 14.10.2026: 126,99 € 15.10.2026: 127,25 € 16.10.2026: 127,29 € 17.10.2026: 127,37 € 20.10.2026: 127,27 € 21.10.2026: 127,23 € 21.10.2026: 130,88 € 22.10.2026: 131,08 € 23.10.2026: 130,97 € 23.10.2026: 127,02 € 26.10.2026: 130,34 € 26.10.2026: 127,02 € 3.11.2026: 128,26 € 4.11.2026: 128,20 € 4.11.2026: 123,33 € 5.11.2026: 123,88 € 6.11.2026: 122,93 € 7.11.2026: 122,90 € 8.11.2026: 122,90 €

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