Tests 82 · 16 tests Owners 79 · 1,578 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”
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Vredestein Quatrac vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 — 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 16 + 14 road tests and 1,578 + 17 owner reviews. How we score
Quatrac is ahead, 80–72
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Tests 75 · 14 tests Owners 69 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test (wet braking)
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, Quatrac won 0 and Cinturato All Season SF2 won 3 (average 94% vs 97% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured wet braking for both, Quatrac won 2 and Cinturato All Season SF2 won 1 (average 98% vs 98% of the best).
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81
Dry
Level81Why this score
Source Quatrac Cinturato All Season SF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 16 / 13 tests 84 90 Reviews found online 78 68 Dry Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 94% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 99% 99% Quatrac: 60% × 83.6 + 40% × 78.3 = 81
Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 89.6 + 40% × 67.6 = 81
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92
Wet
Quatrac +1379Why this score
Source Quatrac Cinturato All Season SF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 16 / 13 tests 96 84 Reviews found online 86 73 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–0 92% 90% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 96% 99% Wet Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 98% 98% Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 94% 100% Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 98% Quatrac: 60% × 95.7 + 40% × 86.2 = 92
Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 83.6 + 40% × 72.7 = 79
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75
Snow
Quatrac +1560Why this score
Source Quatrac Cinturato All Season SF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 11 tests 75 57 Reviews found online 74 64 Ice Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 88% 100% Snow Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 92% 89% Snow Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 98% 99% Snow Traction (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 93% 92% Quatrac: 60% × 75 + 40% × 74.1 = 75
Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 56.8 + 40% × 64.2 = 60
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74
Comfort
Cinturato All Season SF2 +579Why this score
Source Quatrac Cinturato All Season SF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests 73 92 Reviews found online 75 71 Quatrac: 40% × 73 + 60% × 74.9 = 74
Cinturato All Season SF2: 40% × 91.9 + 60% × 71.2 = 79
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75
Noise
Cinturato All Season SF2 +984Why this score
Source Quatrac Cinturato All Season SF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 10 tests 80 95 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 99% 100% Quatrac: 60% × 80.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 75
Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 95.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 84
No owner ratings of noise for Quatrac or Cinturato All Season SF2. 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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75
Treadwear
Quatrac +1758Why this score
Source Quatrac Cinturato All Season SF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 3 tests 73 50 Reviews found online 78 70 Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 87% 72% Wear (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 68% 56% Quatrac: 60% × 73 + 40% × 77.9 = 75
Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 49.7 + 40% × 69.9 = 58
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77
Handling (owners)
Quatrac +1265Why this score
Source Quatrac Cinturato All Season SF2 Reviews found online 77 65 -
73
Efficiency
Quatrac +964Why this score
Source Quatrac Cinturato All Season SF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 9 tests 73 64 Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 96% 95% Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 87% 83%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Quatrac | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 |
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| Relative Score | 80 | 72 |
| Dry | 81 | 81 |
| Wet | 92 | 79 |
| Snow | 75 | 60 |
| Comfort | 74 | 79 |
| Noise | 75 | 84 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 58 |
| Handling (owners) | 77 | 65 |
| Efficiency | 73 | 64 |
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Headline score
80
/ 100
Quatrac
72
/ 100
Cinturato All Season SF2
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 3 tests that ran both, Vredestein Quatrac finished ahead 1 times and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 2 times.
| Discipline | Category | Quatrac | Cinturato All Season SF2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% | 97% | −3.8 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 99% | +0.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 92% | 90% | +1.4 | 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 99% | −2.9 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 98% | 98% | +0.2 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 94% | 100% | −6.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 95% #7/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% | 98% | +2.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 88% | 100% | −11.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 92% | 89% | +2.5 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Snow Circle | Snow | 94% #8/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 96% #5/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% | 99% | −0.7 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 93% #8/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 91% #5/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 93% | 92% | +1.5 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 94% #1/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 100% | −0.9 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 87% | 72% | +14.5 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 68% | 56% | +12.8 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 96% | 95% | +1.1 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 87% | 83% | +3.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 77% #6/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 58% #11/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #13/16 | #15/16 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 47% | 45% | +1.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Tyre Weight | Other | 96% | 87% | +9.5 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/16 | #2/16 | – | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B Cinturato All Season SF2
Pros
- Extremely quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Low rolling resistance improving fuel economy and MPG
- Strong longevity and slow tread wear over high mileage
Cons
- Lack of steering precision and reactivity compared to summer tires
- Soft sidewalls causing a 'jelly-like' or unstable feel during high-speed cornering
- Inconsistent performance in severe snow, ice, or slush for certain drivers
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Vredestein Quatrac
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/Golf_R
·22 upvotes ·2026-09-28
“Swapping shoes Well I cooked my summer tires (Michelin PS4's) a little earlier than planned. They were down to the belts... Instead of buying new tires for only a month or two, Im putting my snow tires on early. Probably gonna get roasted for doing so but oh well. Snow tires are Vredestein Quatrac Pro's. They were absolutely amazing in the snow last year. I had to turn traction control to sport just to get them to break loose and have any fun. They are also very good in the rain, tho they feel kinda "loose" on dry pavement when pushing them hard.”
r/TyreReviews
·3 upvotes ·2026-08-05
“Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ shoulders ‘chunking up’ already Earlier this year (around February) I got a brand new full set of Quatrac Pro+ tyres for my BMW 325i. Since then the car has done around 3,500 miles. I’ve just had all the wheels off whilst doing some work on the car and the front tyres are chunking up on both shoulders, the rears are fine. (Pictures of front right attached, but they both look like this). It’s a RWD car, the pressures are as per factory, the car isn’t driven hard at all, the tracking is fine, I’m in the UK (so no extreme temperatures). Surely this can’t be right? Read more”
r/mazda3
·6 upvotes ·2023-09-06
“Vredestein Quatrac Pro Tire Review Bought these tires for my Mazda 3 after one of my OEM Bridgestone EL440’s got pregnant(sidewall bulge), and I plugged a puncture in the other one. Decided to just replace the tires completely. So far I’m happy with them. Pros: Severe snow rating so they are legally snow tires in my state(for mountain passes and stuff), and I’m guessing the snow traction is way better. They are still all season tires though. Seems to be a softer ride overall even on the stock 18” side. XL sidewall strength, vs the stock tires being standard. Should help with those sidewall issues. They seem fairly quiet as far as noise. $150 rebate in addition to being fairly cheap Cons: These are definitely not for those people who want sporty handling, they don’t really feel like a sport tire, and are more of a touring road tire. I’ve heard the treadwear isn’t the best(makes sense with the snow rating)”
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
Tire B
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Quatrac | B · Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 39 | 64 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 18″ | 15″ – 21″ |
| Sizes in common | 20 | 20 |
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Vredestein Quatrac
72
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
Winner: Vredestein Quatrac — better treadwear, snow and wet. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 if noise and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Vredestein Quatrac scores 75 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Vredestein Quatrac scores 75 vs 60 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Quatrac scores 92 vs 79 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Quatrac scores 77 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 won 3 of 3 shared dry braking tests.
Tire A · Vredestein Quatrac
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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Quatrac or Cinturato All Season SF2?
Which is better in the wet, Quatrac or Cinturato All Season SF2?
Vredestein Quatrac, 92 vs 79 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Quatrac or Cinturato All Season SF2?
Neither, by our numbers: 81 vs 81 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, Quatrac or Cinturato All Season SF2?
Vredestein Quatrac, 75 vs 60 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Quatrac or Cinturato All Season SF2?
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2, 84 vs 75 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Quatrac or Cinturato All Season SF2?
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2, 79 vs 74 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Quatrac or Cinturato All Season SF2?
Vredestein Quatrac, 75 vs 58 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Quatrac or Cinturato All Season SF2?
Vredestein Quatrac, 73 vs 64 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