Tests 68 · 1 test Owners 58 · 21 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 11 in 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test (snow handling)
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Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack vs Vredestein Quatrac 5 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 6 road tests and 21 + 662 owner reviews. How we score
Quatrac 5 is ahead, 72–63
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Tests 73 · 6 tests Owners 71 · 662 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test (dry handling)
“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.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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65
Dry
Quatrac 5 +671Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Quatrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 6 tests 67 72 Reviews found online 62 68 Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 67.5 + 40% × 61.6 = 65
Quatrac 5: 60% × 72.1 + 40% × 68.3 = 71
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68
Wet
Quatrac 5 +775Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Quatrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 6 tests 69 75 Reviews found online 67 74 Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 69.2 + 40% × 66.8 = 68
Quatrac 5: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 74.2 = 75
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60
Snow
Quatrac 5 +1070Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Quatrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 5 tests 65 70 Reviews found online 52 69 Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 65.5 + 40% × 52.4 = 60
Quatrac 5: 60% × 70.4 + 40% × 69.4 = 70
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66
Comfort
Quatrac 5 +571Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Quatrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 65 72 Turanza QuietTrack: 40% × 68.4 (est.) + 60% × 65 = 66
Quatrac 5: 40% × 69.6 (est.) + 60% × 71.5 = 71
No road tests of comfort for Turanza QuietTrack or Quatrac 5. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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65
Noise
Quatrac 5 +570Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Quatrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 67 (est.) 73 Reviews found online 62 ≈ 67 (est.) Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 61.6 = 65
Quatrac 5: 60% × 73 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 70
No road tests of noise for Turanza QuietTrack. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
No owner ratings of noise for Quatrac 5. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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52
Treadwear
Quatrac 5 +2072Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Quatrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests ≈ 58 (est.) 74 Reviews found online 44 70 Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 58.3 (est.) + 40% × 43.6 = 52
Quatrac 5: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 70.1 = 72
No road tests of treadwear for Turanza QuietTrack. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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60
Handling (owners)
Quatrac 5 +1272Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Quatrac 5 Reviews found online 60 72 -
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Efficiency
No comparison66Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Quatrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests – 66
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 72 |
| Dry | 65 | 71 |
| Wet | 68 | 75 |
| Snow | 60 | 70 |
| Comfort | 66 | 71 |
| Noise | 65 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 52 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 60 | 72 |
| Efficiency | – | 66 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
63
/ 100
Turanza QuietTrack
72
/ 100
Quatrac 5
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Turanza QuietTrack | Quatrac 5 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 92% #7/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 85% #14/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #6/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 80% #14/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 94% #12/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 79% #6/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 94% #3/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 94% #5/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 97% #4/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/11 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | #14/15 2019 Autonavigator Summer Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Turanza QuietTrack
Pros
- Dramatically reduced road noise and exceptionally quiet operation
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- Strong grip and responsive handling in dry and wet conditions
Cons
- Very poor traction and instability on snow-covered roads
- Treadlife often falls significantly short of the 80,000-mile warranty for some users
- Can become noticeably louder as the tires wear down
Tire B Quatrac 5
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in wet conditions and winter weather (snow and ice)
- Low road noise and high ride comfort
- Good year-round versatility eliminating the need for seasonal tire swaps
Cons
- Faster or uneven tread wear reported by some users, particularly on the outer edges
- Softer sidewalls can induce a 'squishy' feel or slight loss of steering feedback
- Less aggressive dry-pavement handling compared to dedicated summer tires
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Vredestein Quatrac 5
Community sentiment toward the Vredestein Quatrac 5 is largely positive, with owners highlighting strong value, quiet comfort, and capable year-round traction. While recognized as a solid 3PMSF-rated all-weather tire, several users note that it cannot match dedicated winter tires in heavy snow and that tread wear can be rapid due to soft rubber compounds.
forum.miata.net
“They "look" like a full blown winter tire (ala Blizzak or XIce). But of course the rubber plays into it. We have Vredestein Quatrac 5 on our Sienna AWD van. These were sold as a true 4 season tire and we have driven them in 4 seasons. I didn't want to change tires on that vehicle, although for a Miata is would be a must. While they handle fine for the van, I don't drive the van like the Miata.”
subaruforester.org
·2025-04-17
“8/16/17 put on a set of Vredestein Quatrac 5 tires on a 1995 Camry that my kids inherited from the Grand Father. it was the 1st car in a long time that did not get snow tires for winter. amazing how inexpensive a full set of 14" tires were! $179 + $120 to mount & balance. that was only $299! they stayed local with the car & never put many miles on it. 6 years later, 7/12/23 we traded it with those same tires on it. don't have a record of the mileage. they were a good choice for what we used them for. good to know they aren't high mileage tires. but if they aren't expensive, does it matter?”
hellcat.org
·2018-11-22
“They're on my Hellcat now and it's an amazing tire. Surprisingly good traction in the dry. Hope you can get em as well!”
Top themes
#Snow and winter traction#Tread wear and longevity#Affordable price and value#Wet and dry handling#Road noise and comfort#All-weather 3PMSF performance
Based on 93 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | B · Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 29 | 63 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 13″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 800 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 7 | 7 |
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
72
/ 100
Vredestein Quatrac 5
Winner: Vredestein Quatrac 5 — better treadwear, handling and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Vredestein Quatrac 5 scores 72 vs 52 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Quatrac 5 scores 72 vs 60 on handling.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Vredestein Quatrac 5 scores 70 vs 60 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Quatrac 5 scores 75 vs 68 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Tire B · Vredestein Quatrac 5
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Turanza QuietTrack or Quatrac 5?
Which is better in the wet, Turanza QuietTrack or Quatrac 5?
Vredestein Quatrac 5, 75 vs 68 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Turanza QuietTrack or Quatrac 5?
Vredestein Quatrac 5, 71 vs 65 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Turanza QuietTrack or Quatrac 5?
Vredestein Quatrac 5, 70 vs 60 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Turanza QuietTrack or Quatrac 5?
Vredestein Quatrac 5, 70 vs 65 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Turanza QuietTrack or Quatrac 5?
Vredestein Quatrac 5, 71 vs 66 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Turanza QuietTrack or Quatrac 5?
Vredestein Quatrac 5, 72 vs 52 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology