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BFGoodrich Advantage All Season vs Vredestein Quatrac

All Season Passenger Car 5 shared tests
BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
TR Score
9.5/10
Owners say
-
Head to head 0-5 wins in 5 shared tests 2023-2025 · 1 publication
Vredestein Quatrac
TR Score
9.5/10
Owners say
81% · 30

In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Quatrac finished ahead 5 times and the Advantage All Season not once. The Advantage All Season had 5.9% lower rolling resistance; the Quatrac stopped 6.9% shorter in the wet.

Data updated

Which should you buy?

Choose Vredestein Quatrac for rain-heavy climates, mixed conditions, and maximum year-round safety and value. Choose BFGoodrich Advantage All Season if you regularly encounter light snow and prioritize dry stopping and fuel efficiency on a tighter budget.

Where the Advantage All Season is stronger

  • Consistently strong on snow (traction, braking, handling, slalom wins across tests)
  • Shorter dry-braking distances in most sizes tested (e.g., 3-3.5% advantage)
  • Lower rolling resistance and fuel consumption
Everything on the Advantage All Season

Where the Quatrac is stronger

  • Outstanding wet braking and handling (e.g., 6-14% shorter wet stops, quickest wet laps)
  • Balanced, sporty handling with direct steering and high aquaplaning reserves
  • Longer tread life and lower noise
Everything on the Quatrac

The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.

Advantage All Season vs Quatrac at a glance

Category Advantage All Season Gap Quatrac
Shared tests won5 shared tests 0 5
Dry7 measurements 5 The Advantage All Season stopped 2.3% shorter in the dry (5 tests) 2
Wet13 measurements 2 The Quatrac stopped 6.9% shorter in the wet (5 tests) 11
Snow8 measurements 8 The Advantage All Season stopped 1.1% shorter on snow (2 tests) 0
Comfort3 measurements 1 2
Value7 measurements 5 The Advantage All Season had 5.9% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) 2
Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold 9.5/10 Level 9.5/10
Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices +2.1% The Advantage All Season was dearer in 1 of 2 Cheaper
Sizes madeEU label registrations 72 31 sizes made in both 39

Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.

Head to head in 5 tests, 2023 to 2025

Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.

Test Advantage All Season Field Quatrac
2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 2025 · 225/40 R18 P18 of 30 P2 of 30
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 2024 · 225/50 R17 P10 of 15 P1 of 15
2024 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 2024 · 225/50 R17 P9 of 37 P5 of 37
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 2023 · 225/45 R17 P9 of 16 P4 of 16
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout Auto Bild · 2023 · 225/45 R17 P7 of 35 P4 of 35

Performance profile

15 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.

Dry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingWet CircleStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningSnow BrakingSnow TractionSnow HandlingSnow SlalomNoiseWearRolling ResistanceFuel Consumption

Where each is furthest ahead

Advantage All Season

Quatrac

Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.

In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 2 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.

Every measurement, side by side

Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.

Measurement Advantage All Season Gap Quatrac Wins
129 2.3% 132 4-1
57.2 0.4% 56.9 1-1
173 6.9% 161 0-5
44.3 6.1% 47 0-2
12.16 4.7% 11.59 0-2
48.2 0.7% 47.9 1-1
10.5 1.8% 10.7 1-1
77 1.1% 77 2-0
614 4.9% 585 2-0
34.8 1.7% 34.2 2-0
14 8.2% 12.9 2-0
72.6 0.3 dB 72.35 0-2
77.8 3.3% 80.5 1-0
27,883 9.2% 30,519 0-2
7.71 5.9% 8.19 2-0
5.16 3.5% 5.35 2-0
609 9% 669 1-0

Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.

Scores beyond the shared tests

On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Advantage All Season scores 9.5 and the Quatrac 9.5 out of 10.

Tire Reviews Score by category
Advantage All Season Category Quatrac
94Dry 79
65Wet 96
70Comfort 59
49Value 55
92Snow 66
45Ice 93

Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.

What owners say

What owners rate
Advantage All Season Category Quatrac
-Dry Grip 8.2
-Wet Grip 8.6
-Road Feedback 7.2
-Handling 8.1
-Wear 8.7
-Comfort 7.9
-Snow Grip 8.3
-Ice Grip 7.2

Owners rate the Quatrac 81% from 30 reviews; the Advantage All Season has no owner reviews yet. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.

Vredestein Quatrac

  • 81%from 30 reviews
  • 86%would buy again
  • 345,646 milesdriven by reviewers

Drivers report the Vredestein Quatrac is a strong all-season tire, most often praised for excellent wet-road grip and confident performance in cold conditions, including light-to-moderate snow and ice. Many reviewers highlight strong longevity (often projecting 60-80k km) along with good comfort and generally low noise, making it a solid value alternative to pricier rivals. A minority note higher cabin noise on certain vehicles and slightly less sharp/softer dry handling (especially in hotter temperatures) compared with more summer-focused tires.

  • Excellent wet grip and confident wet braking
  • Strong cold-weather performance (snow/ice capable for an all-season)
  • Good longevity/treadwear and even wear reported by many
  • Comfortable ride quality
  • Can be noisier for some vehicles/sizes (noted by a minority)
  • Dry handling/steering feel not as sporty or can feel softer in heat versus summer-oriented tires

Summarised by AI from 28 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.

Finally retired these at 55k miles. They were real good over all. Average: price and comfort. Above average: off road, snow and ice grip. Way above average: wet and dry grip. The wear was good too, if my alignment didn't go out I could've gotten about 62k out of these.

These tires went through hell and back. I took my car off road several times with these, they went through several snow storms including a couple blizzards. They never once let me down. I once got mired about 4" deep in muddy sand and was able to get out (fwd civic).

I ended up buying a new set of these. Very satisfied overall, I doubt there's another tire that has such good performance across the board without being costly. My new set was around mid $700s in total including mount, balance and disposal.

73% Honda Civic 1.8 205/55 R16 55,000 miles September 24, 2026
All 30 Quatrac reviews

Sizes, EU label and lineage

From the EU label registrations for each tire: 72 sizes of the Advantage All Season and 39 of the Quatrac, 31 of them made in both.

Category Advantage All Season Quatrac
Season All Season All Season
Sizes made 72 sizes, 14 to 20 inch 39 sizes, 15 to 18 inch
Made in both 31 sizes 165/60 R15165/65 R15175/55 R15175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/50 R15195/55 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15205/60 R15and 19 more
EU label wet grip B100% B100%
EU label rolling resistance C67%D26%B7% C69%D19%B8%A2%E2%
EU label noise 69-71 dB A74%B26% 70-72 dB B100%
Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes 121 of 121 106 of 106
On the market since 2022 2020
Replaced - Vredestein Quatrac 5 (2014)
Price in the shared tests The Advantage All Season was the dearer tire in 1 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 2.1% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable.

Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.

Reading the results

Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.

This head-to-head pits the BFGoodrich Advantage All Season, a mainstream touring all-season, against the Vredestein Quatrac, a premium-touring all-season known for wet-road confidence. Across five shared professional tests from 2023-2025, the Quatrac consistently places higher overall (five test wins to none), driven largely by its standout wet performance.

Yet the story isn't one-sided. The BFGoodrich repeatedly delivers strong dry-braking and notably robust snow results, alongside efficiency advantages in rolling resistance and fuel use. The Quatrac counters with class-leading wet braking and handling, better aquaplaning margins, lower noise, and longer wear-traits that matter for year-round safety and value.

Conclusion

The Vredestein Quatrac emerges as the more complete all-season package, winning every shared test and dominating wet categories: up to 14% shorter wet-braking distance (51.1 m vs 43.9 m in 2025) and faster wet handling/circle times across multiple tests. It complements that with quieter running, longer tread life (+7-12% wear in the 2023/2024 data), and stronger overall value scores.

The BFGoodrich Advantage All Season makes a solid case where it counts for winter and efficiency-minded drivers: repeatedly shorter dry stops, consistently better snow traction/braking/handling, lower rolling resistance, and slightly reduced fuel consumption. If your climate leans wet most of the year, the Quatrac's safety margin is compelling. If you face regular light-to-moderate snow and value efficiency, the BFGoodrich is a savvy, balanced alternative.

Advantage All Season vs Quatrac: your questions

Is the BFGoodrich Advantage All Season or the Vredestein Quatrac the better tire?

In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Quatrac finished ahead 5 times and the Advantage All Season not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Advantage All Season scores 9.5 and the Quatrac 9.5 out of 10.

Which is better in the wet, the Advantage All Season or the Quatrac?

The Quatrac led 11 of the 13 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.9% shorter in the wet across 5 tests.

Which is better in the dry?

The Advantage All Season led 5 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.3% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.

Which is better in snow?

The Advantage All Season led 8 of the 8 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.1% shorter on snow across 2 tests.

Which lasts longer and costs less to run?

The Advantage All Season had 5.9% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) and used 3.5% less fuel (2 tests); the Quatrac lasted 9.2% longer in the wear tests (2 tests).

What do owners say?

Owners rate the Quatrac 81% from 30 reviews; the Advantage All Season has no owner reviews yet.

Which is more expensive?

In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Advantage All Season was the dearer tire in 1 of them, by 2.1% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.

Are they available in the same sizes?

The Advantage All Season is made in 72 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the Quatrac in 39 (15 to 18 inch). 31 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Advantage All Season is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Quatrac B and C.

Which is the newer tire?

The Advantage All Season is the newer design: it reached the market in 2022, the Quatrac in 2020. The Quatrac replaced the Vredestein Quatrac 5.

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Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.

About the TR Score

The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.

Who does the testing

Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.

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