Tests 81 · 4 tests Owners 72 · 23 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Michelin CrossClimate SUV vs Vredestein Quatrac 5 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate SUV leads, 74–71 Narrow edge
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Tests 73 · 6 tests Owners 70 · 660 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 8 in 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
“Vredestein quatrac 5. Gaat vaker vervellen richting einde levensduur. Als het op 1 plek is en er geen canvas zichtbaar is loopt het niet zon vaart. Aan de andere kant zijn ze aardig op (en begint uitgedroogd/ verbrand te worden) dus zou ik ze binnenkort vervangen. Zeker ni het natte najaar en daarna de winter komt.”
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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81
Dry
CrossClimate SUV +1170Why this score
Source CrossClimate SUV Quatrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) 85 72 Reviews found online 74 68 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) 100% 96% -
82
Wet
CrossClimate SUV +874Why this score
Source CrossClimate SUV Quatrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) 84 75 Reviews found online 79 73 Wet Braking (% of best) 100% 86% Wet Handling (% of best) 98% 97% -
70
Snow
CrossClimate SUV +169Why this score
Source CrossClimate SUV Quatrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) 69 70 Reviews found online 72 67 Snow Braking (% of best) 93% 91% Snow Handling (% of best) 97% 99% -
70
Comfort
Level70Why this score
Source CrossClimate SUV Quatrac 5 Reviews found online 71 71 -
73
Noise
CrossClimate SUV +370Why this score
Source CrossClimate SUV Quatrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) 75 72 Reviews found online 71 – -
65
Treadwear
Quatrac 5 +671Why this score
Source CrossClimate SUV Quatrac 5 Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 65 69 -
70
Handling
Quatrac 5 +171Why this score
Source CrossClimate SUV Quatrac 5 Reviews found online 70 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate SUV | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 71 |
| Dry | 81 | 70 |
| Wet | 82 | 74 |
| Snow | 70 | 69 |
| Comfort | 70 | 70 |
| Noise | 73 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 71 |
| Handling | 70 | 71 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
CrossClimate SUV
71
/ 100
Quatrac 5
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | CrossClimate SUV | Quatrac 5 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | 97% #2/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +3.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #1/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 96% #7/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | +3.9 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 98% #2/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +1.9 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #6/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 97% #11/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 60% #7/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 75% #6/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | −15.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 20% #5/6 · 2016 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test | +80.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 93% #8/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 91% #4/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +1.8 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 97% #3/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test | 99% #4/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | −2.1 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 96% #3/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 85% #10/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +11.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 86% #7/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | +14.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #4/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test | 97% #4/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +1.2 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A CrossClimate SUV
Pros
- Exceptional all-weather traction, particularly in wet, cold, and light snow conditions.
- High levels of ride comfort and low cabin noise for most users.
- Strong durability and longevity with minimal tread wear reported by many owners.
Cons
- Reports of increased road noise or 'growling' as the tire ages.
- Ride quality can feel overly firm or harsh on certain vehicle suspensions.
- Some users noted a decline in wet-weather performance as the tire reaches the end of its life.
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 SUV
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Vredestein Quatrac 5
Community opinion on the Vredestein Quatrac 5 is generally favorable for a budget-friendly all-season option, with many users praising their dry and wet performance, as well as decent handling in light snow. However, long-term durability and heavy winter capability receive mixed reviews, with some noting they struggle in deep snow, show wear or cracking near the end of their lifespan, and lose wet traction after accumulating higher mileage.
r/Miata
·1 upvote ·2021-12-29
“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.”
r/cars
·1 upvote ·2019-07-21
“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.”
r/MitsubishiMirage
·36 upvotes ·2025-12-27
“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”
Top themes
#Snow and winter performance#Wet and rainy traction#Tire longevity and wear#Price and value#Tire selection availability
Based on 11 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin CrossClimate SUV | B · Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 33 | 63 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 13″ – 20″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate SUV
71
/ 100
Vredestein Quatrac 5
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate SUV — better dry, wet and noise. Pick the Vredestein Quatrac 5 if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate SUV scores 81 vs 70 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin CrossClimate SUV scores 82 vs 74 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Vredestein Quatrac 5 scores 71 vs 65 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin CrossClimate SUV scores 73 vs 70 on noise.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate SUV
Tire B · Vredestein Quatrac 5
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.