Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 17 + 14 road tests and 1,583 + 192 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Quatrac and Ultrac Vorti are level at 81.
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Tests 81 · 17 tests Owners 79 · 1,583 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 30 in 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test (wet braking)
“I had a different set of tires, but also with the slightest wet roads, slipping all over. This summer I went with Vredestein Quatrac Pro+, traction so far has been great for me in the wet and pretty quiet (61 decibels in the cabin at highway speed).”
Tests 79 · 14 tests Owners 84 · 192 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Quatrac | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 13 tests | 83 | 84 |
| Reviews found online | 78 | 89 |
Quatrac: 60% × 83.4 + 40% × 77.9 = 81
Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 83.5 + 40% × 89.3 = 86
| Source | Quatrac | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 13 tests | 96 | 83 |
| Reviews found online | 86 | 85 |
Quatrac: 60% × 95.5 + 40% × 85.9 = 92
Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 83.3 + 40% × 84.5 = 84
| Source | Quatrac | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / – tests | 75 | – |
| Reviews found online | 73 | – |
Quatrac: 60% × 74.9 + 40% × 73.4 = 74
| Source | Quatrac | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 4 tests | 71 | 77 |
| Reviews found online | 75 | 81 |
Quatrac: 40% × 70.9 + 60% × 74.6 = 73
Ultrac Vorti: 40% × 77 + 60% × 81.3 = 80
| Source | Quatrac | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 9 tests | 78 | 71 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
Quatrac: 60% × 78.3 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 74
Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 69
No owner ratings of noise for Quatrac or Ultrac Vorti. 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 | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 3 tests | 73 | 72 |
| Reviews found online | 78 | 79 |
Quatrac: 60% × 73.2 + 40% × 78.2 = 75
Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 71.8 + 40% × 78.5 = 74
| Source | Quatrac | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 77 | 87 |
| Source | Quatrac | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 9 tests | 73 | 24 |
| Category | Vredestein Quatrac | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 81 |
| Dry | 81 | 86 |
| Wet | 92 | 84 |
| Snow | 74 | – |
| Comfort | 73 | 80 |
| Noise | 74 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 74 |
| Handling (owners) | 77 | 87 |
| Efficiency | 73 | 24 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Quatrac
Ultrac Vorti
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
| Discipline | Category | Quatrac | Ultrac Vorti | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #8/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 95% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #2/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 98% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 90% #2/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 67% #7/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 85% #5/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 92% #4/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 93% #6/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 97% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 90% #6/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 99% #3/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 95% #4/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #2/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 96% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 90% #2/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 70% #5/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 78% #5/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 100% #1/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #6/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 99% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 95% #3/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 91% #8/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 93% #3/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 80% #14/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 77% #6/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 65% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #14/15 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | #14/20 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 64% #12/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 85% #7/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Tyre Weight | Other | 96% #5/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | 84% #10/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/9 2027 Auto Motor und Sport Winter Tire Test R16 | #6/15 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community members generally praise the Vredestein Quatrac and Quatrac Pro/Pro+ tires as a high-performing, more affordable alternative to top-tier brands like Michelin and Continental. Drivers highlight their exceptional wet weather grip, smooth and quiet ride quality, and capable winter performance, though a few note potential concerns regarding rapid tread wear or shoulder chunking.
“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.”
“I put Vredestein Quatrac pro + on my wife’s Explorer ST in middle of October 2024. Wasn’t overly impressed with them in the snow. We live in MN. Had a decent amount of snowfall that year. I had the tires rotated right at the 5k mile mark. It’s been another 4K miles and the tread is noticeably worn. I’m guessing around 5/32. Vredestein won’t do anything about it until they are 3/32. Obviously 9k miles with a couple thousand left is crazy short of the 55k warranty. Now I have to play the waiting game and see what my prorated $ amount is going to be if any. I paid over $1500 for these tires. I should have stuck with Michelins.”
“I just put on a set of Vredestein Quatrac 205/50 R16 from Tire Rack. I am in central Iowa and plan on driving with them all winter.”
Based on 68 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Quatrac | B · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 39 | 42 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 18″ | 18″ – 24″ |
| Sizes in common | 0 | 0 |
Vredestein Quatrac
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Too close to call: Vredestein Quatrac and Vredestein Ultrac Vorti are within 2 points overall. Vredestein Quatrac is stronger on efficiency, wet and noise. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is stronger on handling, comfort and dry.
Vredestein Quatrac scores 73 vs 24 on efficiency.
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 87 vs 77 on handling.
Vredestein Quatrac scores 92 vs 84 on wet.
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 80 vs 73 on comfort.
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Vredestein Quatrac, 92 vs 84 on our wet score.
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 86 vs 81 on our dry score.
Vredestein Quatrac, 74 vs 69 on our noise score.
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 80 vs 73 on our comfort score.
Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 74 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
Vredestein Quatrac, 73 vs 24 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
