Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ Tire Wear on Tesla AWD Performance After 1 Winter | 6500km Tread Depth Test
Measuring tire wear of my Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ winter tires on my Tesla Model 3 Performance after one winter season! How much tire tread depth did my Tesla lose and wear in one season? Are High Performance Vredestein Wintrac Pro Plus winter tires worth it or not if you drive an EV? In this video I check the real tire tread depth and profile wear after 6500 km of driving. See how these performance winter tires held up on my Tesla Model 3 Performance in Dutch and German conditions. After one full winter season with my Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ winter tires on my Tesla Model 3 Performance, I wanted to check exactly how much tread wear they’ve got after 6,500 kilometers of driving here in the Netherlands and Germany. In this video, I measure the tire profile and tread depth on all four tires, compare front vs rear wear on the staggered setup, and share how these high-performance winter tires handled wet roads, cold temps, snow, and ice on highways and city streets.
More of my Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ YouTube videos:
- Snow and ice test in Germany
- First impressions and initial tire tread depth
- Why I selected aftermarket Tesla winter wheel & tires
Why is vredestein wintrac pro+ a performance UHP winter tire
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ is classified as a performance winter tire (also called a UHP or ultra-high-performance winter tire) because it is specifically engineered for high-performance vehicles—such as sports cars, performance sedans, sporty coupes, and powerful SUVs/crossovers—while delivering strong winter traction.
What Makes a Winter Tire “Performance-Oriented” and great for Tesla?
Winter tires in general use a softer rubber compound that stays flexible below ~45°F/7°C (unlike all-season or summer tires, which harden in the cold). They also feature aggressive tread patterns with lots of sipes (small slits) and grooves for biting into snow and ice.
Performance winter tires take this further by prioritizing:
- Handling and cornering grip at higher speeds
- Responsive steering and stability on dry/cold pavement
- Excellent wet-road performance (braking and cornering in rain or slush)
- Higher speed ratings (often V, W, or Y — up to 186+ mph)
- A balance that doesn’t completely sacrifice sporty driving dynamics for maximum deep-snow capability
In contrast, “standard” or studless winter tires (e.g., many Nokian or Bridgestone Blizzak models) focus more on ultimate snow/ice traction and may feel less precise or grippy on dry or wet roads at speed.
Why the Wintrac Pro+ Fits the Tesla Model 3 Performance Winter Category
Vredestein markets the Wintrac Pro+ explicitly as a performance winter/snow tire for enthusiasts who want confident control without giving up too much of the driving feel from their summer or performance all-season tires.
Key reasons include:
- Targeted at powerful cars — Designed for “the most powerful cars” and high-performance applications. It supports high speed ratings (many sizes are Y-rated up to 300 km/h) and maintains good dry/cold and wet grip, which is important for spirited driving in winter conditions.
- Balanced performance across conditions — It delivers:
- Strong snow traction and handling (improved over the previous Wintrac Pro: ~4% better snow braking, 5% better snow traction, up to 20% better snow handling).
- Excellent wet grip and aquaplaning resistance (retains the predecessor’s superior wet performance).
- Confident control on cold, dry roads.
- Advanced tread and compound — Uses a next-generation polymer/resin blend that keeps the tread flexible in extreme cold while optimizing pressure distribution for better cornering and braking. The directional tread has sharp-angled grooves and shoulder sipes for snow bite, plus features that enhance overall handling precision.
- Real-world feedback — Reviews (e.g., from Road & Track on the closely related Wintrac Pro) praise it as a compelling option for performance-car owners, offering good grip for cornering and even playful behavior in snow, while performing well on wet and dry winter roads. It is not the absolute best in deep/unplowed snow (like a dedicated “ice-and-snow” tire), but it shines for drivers who mix highway speeds, wet conditions, and occasional snow.
Conclusion
In short, the Wintrac Pro+ is a performance winter tire because it combines genuine winter capabilities (3PMSF-rated snow performance) with the handling, speed capability, and wet/dry responsiveness that performance drivers expect — rather than being optimized solely for maximum snow/ice traction at the expense of everything else.
If you drive a sporty or powerful car and want a winter tire that feels more “alive” than a basic winter tire, this is why it fits the category well. Let me know your vehicle or specific priorities (e.g., snow depth, wet roads, longevity) if you’d like more tailored advice!
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