Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 18 + 5 road tests and 1,593 + 980 owner reviews. How we score
Quatrac is ahead, 80–60
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Tests 81 · 18 tests Owners 78 · 1,593 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 30 in 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test (wet braking)
“Vredestein Quatrac and Hankook Kinergy 4S2 are good tyres. I prefer the vredestein quite comfortable tyres and quieter than the Hankook. But you can't go wrong with either of them.”
Tests 58 · 5 tests Owners 63 · 980 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 16 in 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test (snow braking)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Quatrac | BluEarth-4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 5 tests | 83 | 55 |
| Reviews found online | 78 | 65 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 | 95% | 88% |
Quatrac: 60% × 82.9 + 40% × 77.6 = 81
BluEarth-4S AW21: 60% × 54.5 + 40% × 65.4 = 59
| Source | Quatrac | BluEarth-4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 5 tests | 95 | 71 |
| Reviews found online | 85 | 71 |
| Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 92% | 78% |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 96% | 91% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 | 97% | 88% |
| Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 94% | 91% |
Quatrac: 60% × 94.6 + 40% × 85.2 = 91
BluEarth-4S AW21: 60% × 71.1 + 40% × 70.8 = 71
| Source | Quatrac | BluEarth-4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 2 tests | 74 | 66 |
| Reviews found online | 73 | 68 |
| Ice Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 88% | 85% |
| Snow Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 86% | 95% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 93% | 91% |
Quatrac: 60% × 74.3 + 40% × 72.9 = 74
BluEarth-4S AW21: 60% × 66.5 + 40% × 67.7 = 67
| Source | Quatrac | BluEarth-4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests | 74 | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 74 | 61 |
Quatrac: 40% × 74.5 + 60% × 73.8 = 74
BluEarth-4S AW21: 40% × 67 (est.) + 60% × 60.6 = 63
No road tests of comfort for BluEarth-4S AW21. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | Quatrac | BluEarth-4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 2 tests | 78 | 43 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 99% | 98% |
Quatrac: 60% × 78.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 74
BluEarth-4S AW21: 60% × 43.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 53
No owner ratings of noise for Quatrac or BluEarth-4S AW21. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Quatrac | BluEarth-4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 1 tests | 73 | 48 |
| Reviews found online | 77 | 51 |
| Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 87% | 57% |
| Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 79% | 56% |
Quatrac: 60% × 73.2 + 40% × 77 = 75
BluEarth-4S AW21: 60% × 47.6 + 40% × 51.1 = 49
| Source | Quatrac | BluEarth-4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 76 | 61 |
| Source | Quatrac | BluEarth-4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 2 tests | 73 | 42 |
| Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 95% |
| Category | Vredestein Quatrac | Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 60 |
| Dry | 81 | 59 |
| Wet | 91 | 71 |
| Snow | 74 | 67 |
| Comfort | 74 | 63 |
| Noise | 74 | 53 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 49 |
| Handling (owners) | 76 | 61 |
| Efficiency | 73 | 42 |
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.
Quatrac
BluEarth-4S AW21
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 3 times and Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Quatrac | BluEarth-4S AW21 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% | 88% | +7.1 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #2/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 99% #3/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 92% | 78% | +13.9 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 91% | +4.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% | 88% | +9.5 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 94% | 91% | +3.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #2/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 99% #2/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 88% | 85% | +3.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 86% | 95% | −9.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #4/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 94% #7/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 93% | 91% | +2.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 98% | +1.5 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 87% | 57% | +30.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 79% | 56% | +23.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 100% | 95% | +5.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 93% #3/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 78% #7/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Tyre Weight | Other | 96% | 78% | +18.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/16 | #14/16 | – | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
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 is overwhelmingly positive, with drivers viewing it as one of the best mid-range all-weather tires available. Users frequently praise its reliable traction in wet and snowy conditions, along with its quiet and comfortable ride compared to rivals. While some owners note that stopping distances on ice or deep snow do not match dedicated winter tires and tread wear can vary, most consider it an exceptional value over premium brands like Michelin.
“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.”
“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:”
“How much life left? Vredestein Quatrac all-season tire with over 30.000miles Hi, I have been driving on these Vredestein Quatrac all-season for over 2 years and accumulated over 30.000miles/50.000kms. I read that these tires typically lasts until these milage, however, looking at the tires there seems to be still quite a bit of life left. I measered and got around of 5mm of tread left at the lowest point. Is this normal for an all-season tire to last this long? And how much life do you think these tires have left? Thanks!”
Based on 34 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Quatrac | B · Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 39 | 104 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 18″ | 14″ – 22″ |
| UTQG | 180 A B | — |
| Sizes in common | 24 | 24 |
Vredestein Quatrac
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
Winner: Vredestein Quatrac — better efficiency, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Vredestein Quatrac scores 73 vs 42 on efficiency.
Vredestein Quatrac scores 75 vs 49 on treadwear.
Vredestein Quatrac scores 81 vs 59 on dry.
Vredestein Quatrac scores 74 vs 53 on noise.
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Vredestein Quatrac, 91 vs 71 on our wet score.
Vredestein Quatrac, 81 vs 59 on our dry score.
Vredestein Quatrac, 74 vs 67 on our snow score.
Vredestein Quatrac, 74 vs 53 on our noise score.
Vredestein Quatrac, 74 vs 63 on our comfort score.
Vredestein Quatrac, 75 vs 49 on our treadwear score.
Vredestein Quatrac, 73 vs 42 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
