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Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 vs Vredestein Quatrac — 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 3 + 16 road tests and 4,983 + 1,583 owner reviews. How we score

Quatrac leads, 81–79 Narrow edge

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Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
± 5

Tests 78 · 3 tests Owners 81 · 4,983 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test (snow braking)

“I just switched from the Pilot Sport All Season 4 to the Continental DWS 06 Plus, and the contis are WAY quieter and ride so much smoother than the Michelins. Hopefully they'll last longer too, the Michelins only lasted me about 28k~ miles despite regularly rotating them.”

Vredestein Quatrac

Quatrac

All Season

± 4

Tests 82 · 16 tests Owners 79 · 1,583 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 30 in 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test (wet braking)

“Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ Temp 55° F Avg speed 65-80mph 2019 M3 RWD LR Read more”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 83

    Dry

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +2
    81
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport All Season 4Quatrac
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 16 tests7884
    Reviews found online8978

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 78.5 + 40% × 89.2 = 83

    Quatrac: 60% × 83.6 + 40% × 78.3 = 81

  2. 85

    Wet

    Quatrac +7
    92
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport All Season 4Quatrac
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 16 tests8196
    Reviews found online9086

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 81.5 + 40% × 89.7 = 85

    Quatrac: 60% × 95.7 + 40% × 86.1 = 92

  3. 77

    Snow

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +2
    75
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport All Season 4Quatrac
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 11 tests8475
    Reviews found online6574

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 65.4 = 77

    Quatrac: 60% × 75 + 40% × 74.1 = 75

  4. 74

    Comfort

    Level
    74
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport All Season 4Quatrac
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests6973
    Reviews found online7875

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 40% × 68.8 + 60% × 78.2 = 74

    Quatrac: 40% × 73 + 60% × 74.9 = 74

  5. 65

    Noise

    Quatrac +10
    75
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport All Season 4Quatrac
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 11 tests5580
    Reviews found online80≈ 67 (est.)

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 55.2 + 40% × 79.7 = 65

    Quatrac: 60% × 80.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 75

    No owner ratings of noise for Quatrac. 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.

  6. 70

    Treadwear

    Quatrac +5
    75
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport All Season 4Quatrac
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 7 tests≈ 68 (est.)73
    Reviews found online7278

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 68.1 (est.) + 40% × 71.7 = 70

    Quatrac: 60% × 73 + 40% × 77.8 = 75

    No road tests of treadwear for Pilot Sport All Season 4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

  7. 83

    Handling (owners)

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +6
    77
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport All Season 4Quatrac
    Reviews found online8377
  8. –

    Efficiency

    No comparison
    73
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport All Season 4Quatrac
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 11 tests–73
Scores at a glance
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 vs Vredestein Quatrac: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Pilot Sport All Season 4Vredestein Quatrac
Relative Score 79 81
Dry 83 81
Wet 85 92
Snow 77 75
Comfort 74 74
Noise 65 75
Treadwear 70 75
Handling (owners) 83 77
Efficiency – 73

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Recomputed
Headline score
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Pilot Sport All Season 4

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Quatrac

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.

DisciplineCategoryPilot Sport All Season 4QuatracΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 100% #1/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 94% #6/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Dry Circle Dry 100% #1/4 · Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 99% #3/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 100% #2/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 98% #6/6 · 2025 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 100% #1/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 92% #7/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 98% #5/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test 99% #2/6 · 2025 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Braking Snow 93% #7/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test 91% #13/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 100% #1/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test 91% #13/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #3/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test 93% #1/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 100% #1/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 94% #1/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #5/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 97% #10/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Noise (tester's mark) Noise 99% #2/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 88% #2/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Road Rating (tester's mark) Other 88% #4/4 · Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 91% #1/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #2/5 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test #2/9 2027 Auto Motor und Sport Winter Tire Test R16 – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Pilot Sport All Season 4

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry grip with strong hydroplaning resistance
  • Precise steering response and sporty handling feel
  • Noticeable improvement in ride comfort and composure over OEM run-flats

Cons

  • Faster-than-advertised treadwear, particularly on performance vehicles or staggered setups
  • Elevated road noise or humming/roaring sounds at highway speeds
  • Premium price point ('Michelin Tax')
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport All Season 4 review

Tire B Quatrac

Pros

  • Exceptional wet-weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
  • Reliable year-round performance, including impressive grip in light to moderate snow and slush
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality on most road surfaces

Cons

  • Increased road noise or humming that can develop or worsen as the tires age
  • Faster-than-expected treadwear for some users, leading to shorter overall lifespan
  • Softer sidewalls that can feel slightly mushy during aggressive cornering or contribute to a wandering sensation at high speeds
All owner themes in the Quatrac review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

Positive

Community sentiment for the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is predominantly positive, with drivers praising its dry and wet grip, responsive handling, and substantial upgrade over stock tires. However, several users report drawbacks including mediocre deep snow performance, noticeable road noise or ride stiffness compared to competitors like the Continental DWS 06 Plus, and an efficiency or range penalty on electric vehicles.

r/WRX ·2 upvotes ·2021-05-01

“Im running pilot sport a/s4 in 265/35 r18 on 18x9.5 konig ampliform. I have been driving them about 5 months, i cant complain. They are good for where im at (only 93 octane stage 1 tune, no major mods). Side note, i feel the road imperfections alot more with such a small sidewall.”

impreza5.com ·2 upvotes ·2025-07-06

“I just replaced my Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 that I had on my Impreza with the Michelin CC2s. I got 30k out of the PSAS4 tires, and neither the tire shop nor Michelin would honor the 45k warranty, even with regular rotations and even wear. I was not impressed with them in the snow, and I've had about 30 winters of driving with different all seasons. The CC2, on the other hand, were incredible. Such a good tire in my first winter that I bought a set for my daughter's Forester. A little noisier than the PSAS4s, but I'll take superior handling on ice/snow over the quieter tire.”

forum.miata.net

“If you drive the car as a weekend driver, as I do, then I think the Firestone summer tires are the best bet. Maximum performance, best feel, etc. I will put only 1000 to 2000 miles a year on my car. However, if I were to use the car more, I would choose a Michelin max performance all season tire. These are nearly as good as the Firestones will be, in the dry, but will be quieter, smoother riding, and last twice as many miles. Michelin makes the world's best tires and no other company even comes close. I would have bought Michelin but they don't make a summer tire in our size. But they do make this and it would be my choice if I drove the car more. They're only a bit more money than the Firestones: MICHELIN PILOT SPORT ALL SEASON 4 Ultra High Performance All-Season Size: 205/45ZR17 88Y XL”

Top themes
#wet and dry grip#winter and snow capability#EV efficiency and range#Continental DWS06 Plus comparison#CrossClimate 2 comparison#road noise and ride comfort#tread life and wear

Based on 241 community posts

Tire B

Vredestein Quatrac

Positive

Community members widely view the Vredestein Quatrac lineup as a high-value, comfortable, and quiet alternative to more expensive premium tires like the Michelin CrossClimate 2. Drivers frequently praise its smooth ride quality and dependable wet and light-to-moderate snow traction, though several note it does not match dedicated snow tires in severe winter conditions. Concerns occasionally arise regarding faster tread wear, shoulder chunking, and rolling resistance.

r/Subaru_Outback ·1 upvote ·2026-10-07

“Vredestein quatrac pro+ I had a tire issue while I was on a trip about a month and a half ago. I was able to plug it, but once the cold weather started, so did the slow leak—and it only continued to get worse. I took it in for service and found out I needed a new tire. The great news was that the tire was still under warranty, so one tire was completely covered. I figured I’d probably have to replace at least two tires, but they had a promotion going on: buy 3 tires, get the 4th tire free. So, with the warranty covering one tire and the buy-3-get-1-free promotion covering another, I only had to pay for two of the four tires. Since I only have about 14,000 miles on the vehicle, I wasn’t necessarily planning on replacing all four this soon, but with the deal, I decided to just pull the trigger and replace all four. I didn’t have a ton of time to research the tires beforehand, but based on what little research I was able to do, these appear to be a better option than the OEM tires. Now we’ll see how they hold up in the snow. Living in the Northeast, that’s going to be the real test! ❄️ If anyone has experience please let me know. I did take this into my dealership.”

gr86.org ·2025-10-10

“Well the wheels are worth roughly $400-500 by themselves in "drive home and remove" condition. Could be a little higher or lower depending on the weather and the tides. Those particular tires look like about $232 each if it's 215/40/18 so half that for all 4 roughly is $500. I sold my 18" premium set off the new car for $1100 but wheels and tires were separated. Would have been $1200 but the doofus who separated the wheels and tires scratched them a little bit so I lowered it some. $372 is much too low on Ebay but $1200 is a good start point in here. They are slightly used but I still wouldn't settle for less than $800 and instead just sit on them until that happens. Don't let people tell you their worthless:”

r/electricvehicles ·6 upvotes ·2024-02-24

“Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ Experience?? Has anyone had experience with Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ tires? I got them off Tire Rack because they are supposedly EV rated... only to later find out there are specific Quadtrac EV tires (not listed on Tire Rack). I know I'll have a hit on range on my 2022 Bolt EUV because I have the original Michelins on the front and Quadtrac+s in the back but it seems very unpredictable (only reason for this is that old fronts were in VERY bad shape and wanted two new tires for safety with a 2year old). Read more”

Top themes
#Ride comfort and low noise#Wet and rain traction#Snow and winter capability#Affordable premium alternative#Tread wear and longevity#Shoulder wear and chunking#Rolling resistance and EV range

Based on 64 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 B · Vredestein Quatrac
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available339
Rim diameters20″15″ – 18″
Tread depth9 - 10/32″—
UTQG440 - 540 A - AA A—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—
Sizes in common00

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

Vredestein Quatrac

Narrow edge: Vredestein Quatrac — better noise, wet and treadwear. Pick the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 if handling matters most to you.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Vredestein Quatrac scores 75 vs 65 on noise.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Vredestein Quatrac scores 92 vs 85 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 83 vs 77 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Vredestein Quatrac scores 75 vs 70 on treadwear.

Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Tire B · Vredestein Quatrac

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Pilot Sport All Season 4 or Quatrac?

Which is better in the wet, Pilot Sport All Season 4 or Quatrac?

Vredestein Quatrac, 92 vs 85 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Sport All Season 4 or Quatrac?

Neither, by our numbers: 83 vs 81 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is better in snow, Pilot Sport All Season 4 or Quatrac?

Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 75 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, Pilot Sport All Season 4 or Quatrac?

Vredestein Quatrac, 75 vs 65 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Pilot Sport All Season 4 or Quatrac?

Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 74 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, Pilot Sport All Season 4 or Quatrac?

Vredestein Quatrac, 75 vs 70 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