Tests 81 · 13 tests Owners 78 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test (dry handling)
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Michelin CrossClimate+ 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 13 + 6 road tests and 119 + 664 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate+ is ahead, 79–72
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Tests 73 · 6 tests Owners 71 · 664 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.
Key facts
- In 3 tests that measured dry braking for both, CrossClimate+ won 3 and Quatrac 5 won 0 (average 95% vs 85% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured dry handling for both, CrossClimate+ won 2 and Quatrac 5 won 1 (average 100% vs 98% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured wet braking for both, CrossClimate+ won 3 and Quatrac 5 won 0 (average 90% vs 86% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured wet handling for both, CrossClimate+ won 1 and Quatrac 5 won 2 (average 97% vs 96% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured noise for both, CrossClimate+ won 1 and Quatrac 5 won 2 (average 97% vs 98% of the best).
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87
Dry
CrossClimate+ +1671Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Quatrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 6 tests 94 72 Reviews found online 78 68 Dry Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 95% 85% Dry Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 100% 98% CrossClimate+: 60% × 93.7 + 40% × 78 = 87
Quatrac 5: 60% × 72.1 + 40% × 68.4 = 71
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81
Wet
CrossClimate+ +675Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Quatrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 6 tests 81 75 Reviews found online 81 74 Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 88% 84% Wet Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 90% 86% Wet Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–2 97% 96% CrossClimate+: 60% × 80.9 + 40% × 81.3 = 81
Quatrac 5: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 74.2 = 75
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69
Snow
Quatrac 5 +170Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Quatrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 5 tests 65 70 Reviews found online 73 69 Snow Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 88% 91% Snow Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 91% 91% CrossClimate+: 60% × 65.5 + 40% × 73.2 = 69
Quatrac 5: 60% × 70.4 + 40% × 69.4 = 70
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75
Comfort
CrossClimate+ +471Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Quatrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 71 ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 78 72 CrossClimate+: 40% × 70.9 + 60% × 77.6 = 75
Quatrac 5: 40% × 69.6 (est.) + 60% × 71.6 = 71
No road tests of comfort for Quatrac 5. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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67
Noise
Quatrac 5 +370Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Quatrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 4 tests 68 73 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–2 97% 98% CrossClimate+: 60% × 67.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 67
Quatrac 5: 60% × 73 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 70
No owner ratings of noise for CrossClimate+ or 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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82
Treadwear
CrossClimate+ +1072Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Quatrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests 83 74 Reviews found online 80 70 Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 74% CrossClimate+: 60% × 83.1 + 40% × 79.5 = 82
Quatrac 5: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 70.1 = 72
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72
Handling (owners)
Level72Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Quatrac 5 Reviews found online 72 72 -
75
Efficiency
CrossClimate+ +966Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Quatrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 5 tests 75 66 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 88% 85%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate+ | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
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| Relative Score | 79 | 72 |
| Dry | 87 | 71 |
| Wet | 81 | 75 |
| Snow | 69 | 70 |
| Comfort | 75 | 71 |
| Noise | 67 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 82 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 72 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 75 | 66 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
CrossClimate+
72
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Quatrac 5
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.
In the overall rankings of 6 tests that ran both, Michelin CrossClimate+ finished ahead 6 times and Vredestein Quatrac 5 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | CrossClimate+ | Quatrac 5 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% | 85% | +10.0 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% | 98% | +1.2 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 88% | 84% | +4.4 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 90% | 86% | +3.3 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% | 96% | +1.0 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 88% | 91% | −2.8 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 91% | 91% | −0.4 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Noise | Noise | 97% | 98% | −0.5 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 100% | 74% | +26.5 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 88% | 85% | +2.6 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 70% | 81% | −10.8 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #4/10 | #7/10 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Value | Cost | 92% | 84% | +8.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #7/15 | #14/15 | – | 6–0 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2019 Autonavigator Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A CrossClimate+
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in light to moderate snow and ice.
- Strong wet and dry road handling that rivals dedicated summer tires.
- Impressive tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
Cons
- Performance in wet conditions can diminish significantly as the tire wears.
- Increased road noise reported by some users compared to dedicated summer tires.
- Occasional reports of a harsh or 'bouncy' ride on certain vehicle suspensions.
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
Michelin CrossClimate+
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.
bobistheoilguy.com
·1 upvote ·2020-09-19
“I'm a big fan of their tires. I ran a few sets on an old Camry and they performed well in Northeast hills and 4 seasons. I currently have set of Quatrac 5's 225 60 18 on the Outback. Standing water could be better but it is good; dry pavement and traction is excellent; works very well with AWD in the snow. Only issue I've had to complain about is longevity with the softer compounds. But that's also a part of why it performs so well right?”
vwvortex.com
·2019-10-22
“They're both junk, but the Hankook is particularly poor in wet or snowy conditions. I replaced the Hankook tires on the S MT that my kids drive with Vredestein Quatrac 5s (on some 16 x 7 Passat wheels) and it was well worth the money.”
swedespeed.com
·2021-12-10
“It’s not upstate NY snowfall totals, but we had 21.9” of snow in Chicago last February, and the Quatrac 5s did great. Our parking is off an alley that never really gets plowed. Multiple neighbors got stuck and needed to be shoveled/pushed out, but between the good tires and AWD the S80 always went thru without drama.”
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 · Michelin CrossClimate+ | B · Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 63 | 63 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 19″ | 13″ – 20″ |
| Sizes in common | 27 | 27 |
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate+
72
/ 100
Vredestein Quatrac 5
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better dry, treadwear and efficiency. Pick the Vredestein Quatrac 5 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 87 vs 71 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 82 vs 72 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 75 vs 66 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 81 vs 75 on wet.
Pick tire B
Your priority is snow braking
Vredestein Quatrac 5 won 2 of 2 shared snow braking tests.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate+
Tire B · Vredestein Quatrac 5
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CrossClimate+ or Quatrac 5?
Which is better in the wet, CrossClimate+ or Quatrac 5?
Michelin CrossClimate+, 81 vs 75 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, CrossClimate+ or Quatrac 5?
Michelin CrossClimate+, 87 vs 71 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, CrossClimate+ or Quatrac 5?
Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 70 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, CrossClimate+ or Quatrac 5?
Vredestein Quatrac 5, 70 vs 67 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, CrossClimate+ or Quatrac 5?
Michelin CrossClimate+, 75 vs 71 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, CrossClimate+ or Quatrac 5?
Michelin CrossClimate+, 82 vs 72 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, CrossClimate+ or Quatrac 5?
Michelin CrossClimate+, 75 vs 66 on our efficiency 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