Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 6 + 13 road tests and 664 + 119 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.”
Tests 81 · 13 tests Owners 78 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test (dry handling)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Quatrac 5 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 13 tests | 72 | 94 |
| Reviews found online | 68 | 78 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 | 85% | 95% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–2 | 98% | 100% |
Quatrac 5: 60% × 72.1 + 40% × 68.4 = 71
CrossClimate+: 60% × 93.7 + 40% × 78 = 87
| Source | Quatrac 5 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 13 tests | 75 | 81 |
| Reviews found online | 74 | 81 |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 84% | 88% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 | 86% | 90% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 | 96% | 97% |
Quatrac 5: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 74.2 = 75
CrossClimate+: 60% × 80.9 + 40% × 81.3 = 81
| Source | Quatrac 5 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 9 tests | 70 | 65 |
| Reviews found online | 69 | 73 |
| Snow Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 91% | 88% |
| Snow Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 91% | 91% |
Quatrac 5: 60% × 70.4 + 40% × 69.4 = 70
CrossClimate+: 60% × 65.5 + 40% × 73.2 = 69
| Source | Quatrac 5 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | ≈ 70 (est.) | 71 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 78 |
Quatrac 5: 40% × 69.6 (est.) + 60% × 71.6 = 71
CrossClimate+: 40% × 70.9 + 60% × 77.6 = 75
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.
| Source | Quatrac 5 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 9 tests | 73 | 68 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 | 98% | 97% |
Quatrac 5: 60% × 73 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 70
CrossClimate+: 60% × 67.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 67
No owner ratings of noise for Quatrac 5 or CrossClimate+. 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.
| Source | Quatrac 5 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 3 tests | 74 | 83 |
| Reviews found online | 70 | 80 |
| Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 74% | 100% |
Quatrac 5: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 70.1 = 72
CrossClimate+: 60% × 83.1 + 40% × 79.5 = 82
| Source | Quatrac 5 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 72 | 72 |
| Source | Quatrac 5 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 8 tests | 66 | 75 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 85% | 88% |
| Category | Vredestein Quatrac 5 | Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 79 |
| Dry | 71 | 87 |
| Wet | 75 | 81 |
| Snow | 70 | 69 |
| Comfort | 71 | 75 |
| Noise | 70 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 82 |
| Handling (owners) | 72 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 66 | 75 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Quatrac 5
CrossClimate+
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, Vredestein Quatrac 5 finished ahead 0 times and Michelin CrossClimate+ 6 times.
| Discipline | Category | Quatrac 5 | CrossClimate+ | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 85% | 95% | −10.0 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% | 100% | −1.2 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 84% | 88% | −4.4 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 86% | 90% | −3.3 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% | 97% | −1.0 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 91% | 88% | +2.8 | 2–0 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 | 98% | 97% | +0.5 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 74% | 100% | −26.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 85% | 88% | −2.6 | 0–2 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 | 81% | 70% | +10.8 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #7/10 | #4/10 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Value | Cost | 84% | 92% | −8.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #14/15 | #7/15 | – | 0–6 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2019 Autonavigator Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
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.
“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?”
“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.”
“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.”
Based on 93 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Quatrac 5 | B · Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 63 | 63 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 20″ | 13″ – 19″ |
| Sizes in common | 27 | 27 |
Vredestein Quatrac 5
Michelin CrossClimate+
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better dry, treadwear and efficiency. Pick the Vredestein Quatrac 5 if noise matters most to you.
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 87 vs 71 on dry.
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 82 vs 72 on treadwear.
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 75 vs 66 on efficiency.
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 81 vs 75 on wet.
Vredestein Quatrac 5 won 2 of 2 shared snow braking tests.
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Michelin CrossClimate+, 81 vs 75 on our wet score.
Michelin CrossClimate+, 87 vs 71 on our dry score.
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 69 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Vredestein Quatrac 5, 70 vs 67 on our noise score.
Michelin CrossClimate+, 75 vs 71 on our comfort score.
Michelin CrossClimate+, 82 vs 72 on our treadwear score.
Michelin CrossClimate+, 75 vs 66 on our efficiency score.
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
