All-season tire Updated October 2026

Vredestein Quatrac review

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Owners 78 · 1,574 reviews analysed Road tests 81 · 22 tests

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The Vredestein Quatrac is widely praised by users as a high-value, highly competent all-weather tire that successfully bridges the gap between warm-weather driving and winter capability. Many reviewers note that it offers performance comparable to premium tier alternatives like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 at a significantly lower price point.

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#Ride comfort and low noise#Wet and rain traction#Snow and winter capability#Affordable premium alternative#Tread wear and longevity
Vredestein Quatrac

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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.

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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.

By owner reviews

78/100

From 1,574 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 100%
Dry
Overall dry
79.5
Corner stability
80.3
Dry traction
80.3
Steering response
80.3
Wet
Overall wet
84.3
Wet traction
80.6
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
72.4
Comfort
Overall comfort
73.9
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
75.8
Handling
Overall handling
78.7

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By road tests

81/100

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

Dry
82.5
Wet
93.5
Snow
74.8
Comfort
72.9
Noise
78.7
Treadwear
72.4
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
90.1%
Dry Handling
96.4%
Wet Braking
78.4%
Wet Handling
100%
Straight Aquaplaning
77.3%
Snow Braking
52.3%
Snow Handling
68.5%
Snow Traction
45.5%
Inside Noise level
45.1%
Rolling Resistance
66.9%
Price
59.4%
Wear
100%

Vredestein Quatrac specs & sizes

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1,574 owner reviews found online.

The Vredestein Quatrac is widely praised by users as a high-value, highly competent all-weather tire that successfully bridges the gap between warm-weather driving and winter capability. Many reviewers note that it offers performance comparable to premium tier alternatives like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 at a significantly lower price point. While overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive regarding its wet traction, snow grip, and comfort, a minority of users report concerns regarding durability, sidewall sensitivity, and increased noise as the tires wear.

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
  • High value for money compared to more expensive premium brands
  • Confident dry-road handling and responsive steering feel

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
  • Susceptibility to sidewall damage or punctures from sharp debris and potholes

Worth knowing

  • Owners of smaller city cars and hatchbacks (such as the Mazda Miata, Honda Fit, and Mini Cooper) frequently praise the tires for transforming vehicle handling and providing a comfortable, compliant ride over rough urban pavement.
  • Drivers of heavier vehicles and SUVs noted that while the tires perform well in all-weather conditions, the softer sidewalls can introduce slight body roll or a floating sensation during high-speed highway maneuvers.

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22 published test appearances

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

2027 Auto Motor und Sport Winter Tire Test R16 · 195/55R16

2nd of 9

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

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17

1st of 10
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Dry Circle · 3rd
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 10
Wet Circle1st of 10
Dry Braking2nd of 10
Snow Braking1st of 10
Snow Handling1st of 10
Ice Braking1st of 10
Subj. Comfort1st of 10
Ice Traction1st of 10
Subj. Noise2nd of 10
Subj. Road Score1st of 10
Subj. Snow Handling1st of 10
Dry Circle3rd of 10

Source: Tire Rack

2026 ADAC All Season tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15

4th of 16
Best: Wear · 3rd Weakest: Snow Braking · 13th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 16
Dry Braking6th of 16
Snow Braking13th of 16
Snow Traction10th of 16
Ice Braking13th of 16
Straight Aqua8th of 16
Curved Aquaplaning8th of 16
Noise10th of 16
Wear3rd of 16
Fuel Consumption9th of 16
Abrasion6th of 16
Wet Braking - Concrete9th of 16

Source: ADAC

2026 AvD All-Season Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16

5th of 9

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

Source: AvD

2025 Autobild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/55 R17

1st of 11
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 11
Wet Handling1st of 11
Wet Circle1st of 11
Dry Braking8th of 11
Dry Handling3rd of 11
Snow Braking1st of 11
Snow Traction1st of 11
Snow Handling3rd of 11
Rolling Resistance6th of 11
Straight Aqua1st of 11
Curved Aquaplaning2nd of 11
Subj. Comfort3rd of 11
Noise1st of 11
Snow Slalom8th of 11

Source: Auto Bild Allrad

2025 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/40 R18

4th of 15
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Abrasion · 15th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 15
Wet Handling1st of 15
Wet Circle3rd of 15
Dry Braking8th of 15
Dry Handling9th of 15
Snow Braking11th of 15
Snow Traction10th of 15
Snow Handling8th of 15
Rolling Resistance12th of 15
Straight Aqua2nd of 15
Curved Aquaplaning2nd of 15
Noise1st of 15
Value12th of 15
Wear12th of 15
Abrasion15th of 15
Total Cost of Ownership14th of 15
Snow Circle8th of 15

Source: Auto Bild

2025 All Season 30 tire Braking Test · 225/40 R18

2nd of 30
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 30
Dry Braking10th of 30

Source: Auto Bild

2025 Die Reifentester All-Season Tire Test R16 · 195/55R16

6th of 8

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

Source: Die Reifentester

2025 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17

4th of 6
Best: Wet Handling · 2nd Weakest: Wet Circle · 6th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 6
Wet Handling2nd of 6
Wet Circle6th of 6
Dry Braking4th of 6
Dry Handling6th of 6
Snow Traction3rd of 6
Snow Handling3rd of 6
Rolling Resistance4th of 6
Straight Aqua3rd of 6
Curved Aquaplaning4th of 6
Noise4th of 6

Source: Auto Express

2024 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

6th of 7

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

Source: Auto Express

2024 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17

1st of 15
Best: Wet Handling · 2nd Weakest: Snow Traction · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 15
Wet Handling2nd of 15
Dry Braking8th of 15
Dry Handling10th of 15
Snow Braking7th of 15
Snow Traction11th of 15
Snow Handling7th of 15
Rolling Resistance11th of 15
Straight Aqua5th of 15
Noise2nd of 15
Value4th of 15
Wear4th of 15
Fuel Consumption11th of 15
Abrasion8th of 15
Total Cost of Ownership5th of 15

Source: Auto Bild

2024 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17

5th of 37
Best: Wet Braking · 5th Weakest: Dry Braking · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 37
Dry Braking9th of 37

Source: Auto Bild

2024 ADAC All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

6th of 16
Best: Fuel Consumption · 2nd Weakest: Snow Braking · 13th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 16
Dry Braking3rd of 16
Snow Braking13th of 16
Snow Traction7th of 16
Ice Braking11th of 16
Straight Aqua6th of 16
Curved Aquaplaning6th of 16
Noise4th of 16
Wear6th of 16
Fuel Consumption2nd of 16
Abrasion7th of 16
Wet Braking - Concrete5th of 16
Tyre Weight5th of 16

Source: ADAC

2023 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17

4th of 16
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Fuel Consumption · 16th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 16
Wet Handling1st of 16
Dry Braking8th of 16
Dry Handling4th of 16
Snow Braking5th of 16
Snow Traction11th of 16
Snow Handling9th of 16
Rolling Resistance12th of 16
Straight Aqua5th of 16
Curved Aquaplaning8th of 16
Noise9th of 16
Value10th of 16
Wear11th of 16
Fuel Consumption16th of 16
Total Cost of Ownership13th of 16

Source: Auto Bild

2023 All Season tire 35 Set Shootout · 225/45 R17

4th of 35
Best: Wet Braking · 3rd Weakest: Dry Braking · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 35
Dry Braking9th of 35

Source: Auto Bild

2022 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/55 R16

2nd of 15
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Wear · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 15
Wet Handling1st of 15
Dry Braking4th of 15
Dry Handling5th of 15
Snow Braking8th of 15
Snow Traction8th of 15
Snow Handling9th of 15
Rolling Resistance8th of 15
Straight Aqua6th of 15
Noise5th of 15
Value10th of 15
Price6th of 15
Wear11th of 15
Fuel Consumption6th of 15
Abrasion7th of 15
Total Cost of Ownership8th of 15

Source: Auto Bild

2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16

2nd of 35
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 35
Dry Braking4th of 35

Source: Auto Bild

2021 AZ All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

2nd of 9
Best: Dry Handling · 1st Weakest: Noise · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 9
Wet Handling4th of 9
Dry Braking4th of 9
Dry Handling1st of 9
Snow Braking5th of 9
Snow Traction6th of 9
Snow Handling5th of 9
Rolling Resistance4th of 9
Straight Aqua1st of 9
Noise9th of 9
Price4th of 9
Dry Handling - Cool4th of 9
Wet Braking - Cool3rd of 9
Dry Braking - Cool3rd of 9
Wet Handling - Cool1st of 9

Source: Auto Zeitung

2021 Auto Bild Allrad All-Season Tire Test R16 · 215/60R16

2nd of 10

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

Source: Auto Bild Allrad

2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/60 R16

2nd of 11
Best: Dry Handling · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 11
Wet Handling2nd of 11
Dry Braking2nd of 11
Dry Handling1st of 11
Snow Braking6th of 11
Snow Traction7th of 11
Snow Handling6th of 11
Rolling Resistance2nd of 11
Straight Aqua6th of 11
Noise7th of 11
Price6th of 11

Source: Auto Bild

2020 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

2nd of 14
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Noise · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 14
Wet Handling1st of 14
Dry Braking3rd of 14
Dry Handling2nd of 14
Snow Braking8th of 14
Snow Handling7th of 14
Rolling Resistance9th of 14
Straight Aqua2nd of 14
Noise10th of 14
Value6th of 14
Wear1st of 14
Total Cost of Ownership9th of 14

Source: Auto Bild

2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16

2nd of 31
Best: Wet Braking · 2nd Weakest: Dry Braking · 3rd
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 31
Dry Braking3rd of 31

Source: Auto Bild

What owners are saying

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

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.

Sentiment breakdown
Positive47%
Mixed47%
Negative6%
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

From 64 threads and comments.

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