Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Sincera SN250 A/S | Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 79 |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | 97 | – |
| Source | Sincera SN250 A/S | Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 80 |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | – |
| Source | Sincera SN250 A/S | Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 46 |
| Tire Rack owners | 74 | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | 81 | – |
| Source | Sincera SN250 A/S | Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 27 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | – |
| Source | Sincera SN250 A/S | Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
| Source | Sincera SN250 A/S | Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
| Source | Sincera SN250 A/S | Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 47 | 82 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 86 |
| Category | Falken Sincera SN250 A/S | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 78 |
| Dry | 95 | 80 |
| Wet | 90 | 80 |
| Snow | 79 | 59 |
| Comfort | 87 | 85 |
| Noise | 90 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 84 | 82 |
| Handling | 47 | 82 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Falken Sincera SN250 AS is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly all-season tire that excels in ride comfort and dry-road handling. While most users praise its quiet operation and performance in rain and moderate temperatures, there is a notable divide regarding its longevity and winter weather capabilities.
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 is widely regarded as a competent and versatile all-season tire that excels in comfort and noise reduction. While it provides reliable performance across varied climates, user experiences regarding durability and extreme winter traction are polarized, making it a strong choice for moderate climates rather than harsh, alpine conditions.
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We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 receives generally positive reviews on retail and testing sites for its price and balance of capabilities, but real-world community feedback is more mixed, particularly regarding its snow performance and longevity. While some users praise them as great all-weather tires for light winter conditions and rain, others note they struggle in heavy snow compared to dedicated winter tires and may lose traction in damp conditions as they wear down.
“Vredestein Quatrac 5 Photo taken on October 17, 2025. This was during one of your first snowstorms in the Wasatch in Utah. This was at Guardsman’s Pass before it closed for the season, at 9717’ (2962 m). I’ve had the Quatrac 5 since Nay 20th, they’re really not great for considerable snow and I will be going to studded tires again in the near future. Last season I had the Hakkapeliitta 10 (175/65/14) and that was considerably more grippy. Read more”
“Did great in the snow. With vredestein quatrac 5's in everybody's favorite 205/50/R15s”
“A guy on YouTube vlogged his experience with the quatrac 5 in his mirage. It's a good all weather tire for the occasional blast of snow but is by no means a substitute for actual snow tires.”
“Are these Quatrac5 new ? After 15k miles my rear wheels are struggling to put down traction on damp roads if I am not real gentle on gas pedal on first gear from stop go traffic.”
Based on 10 community posts
| Attribute | A · Falken Sincera SN250 A/S | B · Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | All Season High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 59 | — |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 18″ | — |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 720 A B | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Falken
Vredestein
Winner: Falken Sincera SN250 A/S — better snow, noise and dry. Pick the Vredestein Quatrac 5 if handling matters most to you.
Vredestein Quatrac 5 scores 82 vs 47 on handling.
Falken Sincera SN250 A/S scores 79 vs 59 on snow.
Falken Sincera SN250 A/S scores 90 vs 72 on noise.
Falken Sincera SN250 A/S scores 95 vs 80 on dry.
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.
