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Vredestein Quatrac review

The Vredestein Quatrac is widely regarded as a high-value, versatile all-season tire that excels in wet and cold conditions. Most users report impressive longevity and consistent performance across varied climates, positioning it as a strong, cost-effective alternative to premium competitors like Michelin.

Relative score
82/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
82/100
28 reviews
Road tests
88/100
20 published tests
Community sentiment Positive Read the buzz
#Ride Comfort and Quietness#Wet Weather Performance#Value vs Premium Brands#Snow and Winter Traction#Tread Wear and Longevity
Vredestein Quatrac
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

82%
Would buy again 89%
Dry
Overall dry
83%
Corner stability
100%
Dry traction
100%
Steering response
100%
Wet
Overall wet
87%
Wet traction
100%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
86%
Comfort
Overall comfort
80%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
88%
Handling
Overall handling
81%
By source
DriverReviews92%1,006 reviews Tire Rack86%519 reviews Tyre Reviews82%28 reviews

By road tests

88.4%
Dry
83.5%
Wet
88.4%
Snow
70.8%
Comfort
85.4%
Noise
63.6%
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
90.1%
Dry Handling
96.4%
Wet Braking
78.4%
Wet Handling
100%
Straight Aquaplaning
77.3%
Snow Braking
52.3%
Snow Handling
68.5%
Snow Traction
45.5%
Inside Noise level
45.1%
Rolling Resistance
66.9%
Price
59.4%
Wear
100%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 28 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Vredestein Quatrac is widely regarded as a high-value, versatile all-season tire that excels in wet and cold conditions. Most users report impressive longevity and consistent performance across varied climates, positioning it as a strong, cost-effective alternative to premium competitors like Michelin.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
  • Strong longevity and tread life, often exceeding 60,000 km
  • Reliable performance in cold and light-to-moderate snow conditions
  • High value-for-money proposition compared to premium brands
  • Generally quiet and comfortable ride quality

Cons

  • Occasional reports of sidewall cracking or premature aging
  • Some users report high noise levels in specific vehicle/size combinations
  • Can feel softer or less precise than dedicated summer tires in high-heat conditions
  • Isolated quality control issues, such as manufacturing bulges

Worth knowing

  • Users on smaller city cars (e.g., Opel Karl) reported higher cabin noise levels compared to those on larger SUVs or sedans.
  • Drivers of heavy vehicles (e.g., GLC350) noted that the tires maintain composure and silence despite the vehicle's weight.
  • Feedback sensitivity is noted to be lower on smaller, high-profile tire sizes (e.g., 215/65 R16) compared to lower-profile performance fitments.
Test results

20 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

The BEST All Season tires For 2026/27 · 225/40 R18

4th of 10
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Handling3rd of 10
Wet Circle5th of 10
Dry Handling7th of 10
Snow Traction5th of 10
Snow Handling3rd of 10
Rolling Resistance8th of 10
Straight Aqua1st of 10
Curved Aquaplaning4th of 10
Subj. Dry Handling8th of 10
Subj. Comfort2nd of 10
Noise1st of 10

2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17

1st of 10
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Dry Circle · 3rd
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 10
Wet Circle1st of 10
Dry Braking2nd of 10
Snow Braking1st of 10
Snow Handling1st of 10
Ice Braking1st of 10
Subj. Comfort1st of 10
Ice Traction1st of 10
Subj. Noise2nd of 10
Subj. Road Score1st of 10
Subj. Snow Handling1st of 10
Dry Circle3rd of 10

2026 ADAC All Season tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15

4th of 16
Best: Wear · 3rd Weakest: Snow Braking · 13th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 16
Dry Braking6th of 16
Snow Braking13th of 16
Snow Traction10th of 16
Ice Braking13th of 16
Straight Aqua8th of 16
Curved Aquaplaning8th of 16
Noise10th of 16
Wear3rd of 16
Fuel Consumption9th of 16
Abrasion6th of 16
Wet Braking - Concrete9th of 16

2025 Autobild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/55 R17

1st of 11
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 11
Wet Handling1st of 11
Wet Circle1st of 11
Dry Braking8th of 11
Dry Handling3rd of 11
Snow Braking1st of 11
Snow Traction1st of 11
Snow Handling3rd of 11
Rolling Resistance6th of 11
Straight Aqua1st of 11
Curved Aquaplaning2nd of 11
Subj. Comfort3rd of 11
Noise1st of 11
Snow Slalom8th of 11

2025 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/40 R18

4th of 15
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Abrasion · 15th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 15
Wet Handling1st of 15
Wet Circle3rd of 15
Dry Braking8th of 15
Dry Handling9th of 15
Snow Braking11th of 15
Snow Traction10th of 15
Snow Handling8th of 15
Rolling Resistance12th of 15
Straight Aqua2nd of 15
Curved Aquaplaning2nd of 15
Noise1st of 15
Value12th of 15
Wear12th of 15
Abrasion15th of 15
Total Cost of Ownership14th of 15
Snow Circle8th of 15

2025 All Season 30 tire Braking Test · 225/40 R18

2nd of 30
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 30
Dry Braking10th of 30

2024 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

6th of 7
DisciplinePlacementField position

2024 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17

1st of 15
Best: Wet Handling · 2nd Weakest: Snow Traction · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 15
Wet Handling2nd of 15
Dry Braking8th of 15
Dry Handling10th of 15
Snow Braking7th of 15
Snow Traction11th of 15
Snow Handling7th of 15
Rolling Resistance11th of 15
Straight Aqua5th of 15
Noise2nd of 15
Value4th of 15
Wear4th of 15
Fuel Consumption11th of 15
Abrasion8th of 15
Total Cost of Ownership5th of 15

2024 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17

5th of 37
Best: Wet Braking · 5th Weakest: Dry Braking · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 37
Dry Braking9th of 37

2024 ADAC All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

6th of 16
Best: Fuel Consumption · 2nd Weakest: Snow Braking · 13th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 16
Dry Braking3rd of 16
Snow Braking13th of 16
Snow Traction7th of 16
Ice Braking11th of 16
Straight Aqua6th of 16
Curved Aquaplaning6th of 16
Noise4th of 16
Wear6th of 16
Fuel Consumption2nd of 16
Abrasion7th of 16
Wet Braking - Concrete5th of 16
Tyre Weight5th of 16

2023 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17

4th of 16
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Fuel Consumption · 16th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 16
Wet Handling1st of 16
Dry Braking8th of 16
Dry Handling4th of 16
Snow Braking5th of 16
Snow Traction11th of 16
Snow Handling9th of 16
Rolling Resistance12th of 16
Straight Aqua5th of 16
Curved Aquaplaning8th of 16
Noise9th of 16
Value10th of 16
Wear11th of 16
Fuel Consumption16th of 16
Total Cost of Ownership13th of 16

2023 All Season tire 35 Set Shootout · 225/45 R17

4th of 35
Best: Wet Braking · 3rd Weakest: Dry Braking · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 35
Dry Braking9th of 35

2023 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test · 195/65 R15

5th of 10
Best: Wet Handling · 3rd Weakest: Snow Braking · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Handling3rd of 10
Dry Handling4th of 10
Snow Braking8th of 10
Snow Traction5th of 10
Snow Handling5th of 10
Rolling Resistance7th of 10
Straight Aqua7th of 10
Subj. Dry Handling4th of 10
Subj. Comfort8th of 10
Subj. Wet Handling3rd of 10
Price5th of 10
Subj. Snow Handling7th of 10

2022 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/55 R16

2nd of 15
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Wear · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 15
Wet Handling1st of 15
Dry Braking4th of 15
Dry Handling5th of 15
Snow Braking8th of 15
Snow Traction8th of 15
Snow Handling9th of 15
Rolling Resistance8th of 15
Straight Aqua6th of 15
Noise5th of 15
Value10th of 15
Price6th of 15
Wear11th of 15
Fuel Consumption6th of 15
Abrasion7th of 15
Total Cost of Ownership8th of 15

2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16

2nd of 35
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 35
Dry Braking4th of 35

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

4th of 9
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Snow Handling · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Handling1st of 9
Dry Handling2nd of 9
Snow Traction5th of 9
Snow Handling8th of 9
Rolling Resistance7th of 9
Straight Aqua4th of 9
Subj. Comfort7th of 9
Noise8th of 9
Snow Circle6th of 9

2021 AZ All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

2nd of 9
Best: Dry Handling · 1st Weakest: Noise · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 9
Wet Handling4th of 9
Dry Braking4th of 9
Dry Handling1st of 9
Snow Braking5th of 9
Snow Traction6th of 9
Snow Handling5th of 9
Rolling Resistance4th of 9
Straight Aqua1st of 9
Noise9th of 9
Price4th of 9
Dry Handling - Cool4th of 9
Wet Braking - Cool3rd of 9
Dry Braking - Cool3rd of 9
Wet Handling - Cool1st of 9

2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/60 R16

2nd of 11
Best: Dry Handling · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 11
Wet Handling2nd of 11
Dry Braking2nd of 11
Dry Handling1st of 11
Snow Braking6th of 11
Snow Traction7th of 11
Snow Handling6th of 11
Rolling Resistance2nd of 11
Straight Aqua6th of 11
Noise7th of 11
Price6th of 11

2020 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

2nd of 14
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Noise · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 14
Wet Handling1st of 14
Dry Braking3rd of 14
Dry Handling2nd of 14
Snow Braking8th of 14
Snow Handling7th of 14
Rolling Resistance9th of 14
Straight Aqua2nd of 14
Noise10th of 14
Value6th of 14
Wear1st of 14
Total Cost of Ownership9th of 14

2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16

2nd of 31
Best: Wet Braking · 2nd Weakest: Dry Braking · 3rd
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 31
Dry Braking3rd of 31
Community buzz

What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

Community opinion on the Vredestein Quatrac (including Pro and Pro+ variants) is largely positive, with drivers praising their superior comfort, lower road noise, and strong wet-weather performance compared to stock or competing options. Many view them as a more affordable, smoother-riding alternative to premium alternatives like the Michelin CrossClimate 2, though a few users note mixed experiences regarding snow traction and occasional reports of premature shoulder wear.

Sentiment breakdown
Positive36%
Mixed52%
Negative12%
Top themes
#Ride Comfort and Quietness#Wet Weather Performance#Value vs Premium Brands#Snow and Winter Traction#Tread Wear and Longevity

From 33 threads and comments.

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