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.
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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.
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88.4%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.
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
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 10 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 2nd of 10 | |
| Noise | 1st of 10 |
2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
1st of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Ice Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 1st of 10 | |
| Ice Traction | 1st of 10 | |
| Subj. Noise | 2nd of 10 | |
| Subj. Road Score | 1st of 10 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Circle | 3rd of 10 |
2026 ADAC All Season tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
4th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 13th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 10th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 13th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 16 | |
| Noise | 10th of 16 | |
| Wear | 3rd of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 9th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 6th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 9th of 16 |
2025 Autobild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/55 R17
1st of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Wet Circle | 1st of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 11 | |
| Noise | 1st of 11 | |
| Snow Slalom | 8th of 11 |
2025 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/40 R18
4th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 15 | |
| Wet Circle | 3rd of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 11th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 10th of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 12th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 15 | |
| Noise | 1st of 15 | |
| Value | 12th of 15 | |
| Wear | 12th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 15th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 14th of 15 | |
| Snow Circle | 8th of 15 |
2025 All Season 30 tire Braking Test · 225/40 R18
2nd of 30
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 30 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 30 |
2024 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2024 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
1st of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 11th of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 15 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 15 | |
| Value | 4th of 15 | |
| Wear | 4th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 11th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 8th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 15 |
2024 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
5th of 37
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 37 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 37 |
2024 ADAC All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 13th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 11th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 16 | |
| Noise | 4th of 16 | |
| Wear | 6th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 2nd of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 7th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 5th of 16 | |
| Tyre Weight | 5th of 16 |
2023 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 11th of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 12th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 16 | |
| Noise | 9th of 16 | |
| Value | 10th of 16 | |
| Wear | 11th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 16th of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 13th of 16 |
2023 All Season tire 35 Set Shootout · 225/45 R17
4th of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 35 |
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test · 195/65 R15
5th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 10 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 8th of 10 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Price | 5th of 10 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 7th of 10 |
2022 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/55 R16
2nd of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 15 | |
| Noise | 5th of 15 | |
| Value | 10th of 15 | |
| Price | 6th of 15 | |
| Wear | 11th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 6th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 7th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 8th of 15 |
2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16
2nd of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 35 |
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 9 | |
| Noise | 8th of 9 | |
| Snow Circle | 6th of 9 |
2021 AZ All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
2nd of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 9 | |
| Noise | 9th of 9 | |
| Price | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling - Cool | 4th of 9 | |
| Wet Braking - Cool | 3rd of 9 | |
| Dry Braking - Cool | 3rd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling - Cool | 1st of 9 |
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/60 R16
2nd of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 11 | |
| Noise | 7th of 11 | |
| Price | 6th of 11 |
2020 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
2nd of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 14 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 14 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 14 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 14 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 14 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 14 | |
| Noise | 10th of 14 | |
| Value | 6th of 14 | |
| Wear | 1st of 14 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 9th of 14 |
2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
2nd of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 31 |
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.
From 33 threads and comments.