All-season tire Updated November 2026

Vredestein Quatrac 5 review

Name: Vredestein Quatrac 5
Brand: Vredestein

± 5

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Better than 83% of the all-season tires we score.

Owners 73 · 669 reviews analysed Road tests 73 · 6 tests

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Vredestein Quatrac 5 has a Relative Score of 73 out of 100 among all-season tires. In 21 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 2 times and in the top three 4 times. Testers rate it best for wet (75) and weakest for efficiency (66). 669 owner reviews rate it 73 out of 100. 80% would buy it again.

Projected tread life in 2 wear tests: about 44,000 km (27,000 miles) on average, newest 2018.

Community sentiment Positive Read the buzz

#Snow and winter traction#Tread wear and longevity#Affordable price and value#Wet and dry handling#Road noise and comfort

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

73/100

From 669 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 80%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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By road tests

73/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry

Wet

Snow

Noise

Treadwear

Efficiency

By discipline (% of best in test)

Dry Braking

61%

Dry Handling

80%

Subj. Dry Handling

100%

Wet Braking

58%

Wet Handling

64%

Straight Aquaplaning

42%

Curved Aquaplaning

56%

Side G-Force on Wet surface

56%

Snow Braking

58%

Snow Handling

51%

Snow Traction

44%

Ice Braking

67%

Ice Handling

67%

Inside Noise level

65%

Rolling Resistance

59%

Price

86%

Wear

67%

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 669 owner reviews found online.

The Vredestein Quatrac 5 is generally well-received as a dependable all-season tire that offers a comfortable, quiet ride and strong performance in wet, cold, and snowy conditions. While most drivers praise its year-round versatility and fuel efficiency, opinions on tread longevity and dry-weather handling are more mixed.

Pros

Exceptional grip and traction in wet conditions and winter weather (snow and ice)
Low road noise and high ride comfort
Good year-round versatility eliminating the need for seasonal tire swaps
Positive fuel economy and commendable wear for many drivers

Cons

Faster or uneven tread wear reported by some users, particularly on the outer edges
Softer sidewalls can induce a 'squishy' feel or slight loss of steering feedback
Less aggressive dry-pavement handling compared to dedicated summer tires
Occasional reports of sidewall bulges or durability issues under specific conditions

Worth knowing

Light cars and hatchbacks (such as Peugeot 107, Fiat Panda, and VW Polo) benefit significantly from improved handling and quietness.
Drivers note that maintaining correct tire pressures is crucial to avoid uneven shoulder wear and achieve optimal handling characteristics.
Low-profile sizes were noted by some to ride somewhat harshly compared to higher-profile variants.

21 published test appearances (6 in the score)

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV tire Test · 235/55 R19

1st of 7

Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 6th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	1st of 7
Wet Handling	1st of 7
Dry Braking	3rd of 7
Dry Handling	2nd of 7
Snow Braking	3rd of 7
Snow Handling	4th of 7
Rolling Resistance	6th of 7
Straight Aquaplaning	6th of 7
Noise	6th of 7
Price	2nd of 7

Source: Auto Bild Allrad

2019 Summer and All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

14th of 15

Best: Dry Handling · 7th Weakest: Noise · 15th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	14th of 15
Wet Handling	12th of 15
Dry Braking	14th of 15
Dry Handling	7th of 15
Noise	15th of 15

2019 Autonavigator Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16

14th of 15

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Autonavigator

2018 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/65 R15

7th of 10

Best: Noise · 3rd Weakest: Straight Aquaplaning · 10th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	5th of 10
Wet Handling	4th of 10
Dry Braking	7th of 10
Dry Handling	5th of 10
Snow Braking	6th of 10
Snow Handling	5th of 10
Rolling Resistance	7th of 10
Straight Aquaplaning	10th of 10
Noise	3rd of 10
Value	5th of 10
Price	3rd of 10
Wear	5th of 10
Total Cost of Ownership	7th of 10

Source: Auto Bild

2018 27 All Season tire Shootout · 195/65 R15

6th of 27

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2018 AMS All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

6th of 9

Best: Dry Handling · 1st Weakest: Straight Aquaplaning · 9th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	7th of 9
Wet Handling	8th of 9
Dry Braking	6th of 9
Dry Handling	1st of 9
Snow Braking	7th of 9
Snow Handling	7th of 9
Rolling Resistance	7th of 9
Straight Aquaplaning	9th of 9
Noise	5th of 9
Price	6th of 9

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2018 ADAC All Season tire Test · 175/65 R14

7th of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2017 All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

8th of 10

Best: Dry Handling · 3rd Weakest: Snow Braking · 9th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	4th of 10
Wet Handling	5th of 10
Dry Braking	5th of 10
Dry Handling	3rd of 10
Snow Braking	9th of 10
Snow Handling	9th of 10
Rolling Resistance	6th of 10
Straight Aquaplaning	7th of 10
Noise	4th of 10
Value	3rd of 10
Wear	3rd of 10
Total Cost of Ownership	3rd of 10

2017 All Season VS Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16

7th of 11

Best: Dry Handling · 2nd Weakest: Noise · 11th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	8th of 11
Wet Handling	5th of 11
Dry Braking	5th of 11
Dry Handling	2nd of 11
Snow Braking	8th of 11
Snow Handling	9th of 11
Rolling Resistance	7th of 11
Straight Aquaplaning	10th of 11
Noise	11th of 11

2017 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17

4th of 8

Best: Dry Braking · 2nd Weakest: Wet Handling · 4th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	3rd of 8
Wet Handling	4th of 8
Dry Braking	2nd of 8
Dry Handling	3rd of 8
Snow Braking	4th of 8
Snow Handling	4th of 8
Rolling Resistance	2nd of 8

Source: Auto Bild

2016 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17

5th of 6

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Express

2016 AMS SUV All Season tire Test · 215/60 R17

4th of 4

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2016 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

7th of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2016 ADAC All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

2nd of 7

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2016 ACE All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

8th of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ACE

2016 GF All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

10th of 11

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2015 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/65 R16

1st of 6

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2015 AZ All Season tire Test · 185/65 R15

5th of 8

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2015 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 195/65 R 15

4th of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2015 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

3rd of 6

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Express

New VS 4mm VS 2mm All Season tire Performance · 185/65 R15

5th of 6

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Vredestein Quatrac 5 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
EU label: wet grip	C in 98% of sizes
EU label: energy	C in 58% of sizes
EU label: external noise	69–72 dB

Size	Retailer
145/80 R13	Amazon
155/70 R13	Amazon
155/80 R13	Amazon
165/65 R13	Amazon
165/70 R13	Amazon
175/65 R13	Amazon
175/70 R13	Amazon
185/70 R13	Amazon
155/65 R14	Amazon
165/60 R14	Amazon
165/65 R14	Amazon
165/70 R14	Amazon
175/65 R14	Amazon
175/70 R14	Amazon
175/80 R14	Amazon
185/55 R14	Amazon
185/60 R14	Amazon
185/65 R14	Amazon
185/70 R14	Amazon
195/60 R14	Amazon
195/70 R14	Amazon
145/65 R15	Amazon
155/60 R15	Amazon
165/60 R15	Amazon
175/55 R15	Amazon
175/65 R15	Amazon
185/55 R15	Amazon
185/60 R15	Amazon
185/65 R15	Amazon
195/50 R15	Amazon
195/55 R15	Amazon
195/60 R15	Amazon
195/65 R15	Amazon
205/50 R15	Amazon
205/60 R15	Amazon
205/65 R15	Amazon
205/70 R15	Amazon
215/65 R15	Amazon
185/55 R16	Amazon
195/55 R16	Amazon
195/60 R16	Amazon
205/55 R16	Amazon
205/60 R16	Amazon
215/45 R16	Amazon
215/55 R16	Amazon
215/60 R16	Amazon
215/65 R16	Amazon
215/70 R16	Amazon
225/55 R16	Amazon
225/60 R16	Amazon
225/70 R16	Amazon
235/70 R16	Amazon
245/70 R16	Amazon
265/70 R16	Amazon
205/45 R17	Amazon
215/45 R17	Amazon
245/65 R17	Amazon
255/60 R17	Amazon
275/55 R17	Amazon
235/45 R18	Amazon
255/60 R18	Amazon
265/50 R19	Amazon
265/45 R20	Amazon

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What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

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.

r/MitsubishiMirage ·36 upvotes

“Vredestein Quatrac 5 Photo taken on October 17, 2025. This was during one of your first snowstorms in the Wasatch in Utah. This was at Guardsman’s Pass before it closed for the season, at 9717’ (2962 m). I’ve had the Quatrac 5 since Nay 20th, they’re really not great for considerable snow and I will be going to studded tires again in the near future. Last season I had the Hakkapeliitta 10 (175/65/14) and that was considerably more grippy. Read more”

2025-12-27

bobistheoilguy.com ·1 upvote

“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?”

2020-09-19

r/autoadvies ·7 upvotes

“Vredestein quatrac 5. Gaat vaker vervellen richting einde levensduur. Als het op 1 plek is en er geen canvas zichtbaar is loopt het niet zon vaart. Aan de andere kant zijn ze aardig op (en begint uitgedroogd/ verbrand te worden) dus zou ik ze binnenkort vervangen. Zeker ni het natte najaar en daarna de winter komt.”

2026-09-10

vwvortex.com

“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.”

2019-10-22

r/cars ·1 upvote

“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.”

2019-07-21

swedespeed.com

“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.”

2021-12-10

Sentiment breakdown

Positive61%

Mixed13%

Negative5%

Neutral20%

Top themes

#Snow and winter traction#Tread wear and longevity#Affordable price and value#Wet and dry handling#Road noise and comfort#All-weather 3PMSF performance

From 93 threads and comments.