Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 70
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 81% · 30
In the 11 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 7 times and the Quatrac 4 times. The AllSeasonContact 2 had 5.8% lower rolling resistance; the Quatrac resisted straight aquaplaning at a 3.8% higher speed.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
For the broadest “fit-and-forget” year-round performance with strong winter competence and consistently low rolling resistance, pick the Continental AllSeasonContact 2. If you prioritize heavy-rain security (especially aquaplaning resistance), quiet comfort, and a relaxed touring feel-and can accept slightly higher energy use and a less sharp steering response-the Vredestein Quatrac is the better match.
Where the AllSeasonContact 2 is stronger
- More consistent all-round balance across dry/wet/winter, highlighted by ADAC 2026 overall win (1/16)
- Efficiency advantage: repeatedly lower rolling resistance and fuel use (e.g., 7.53 vs 8.10 kg/t; 5.4 vs 5.6 l/100 km)
- Strong winter performance and control: frequent wins in snow traction/handling and ice braking (e.g., 2549 N traction; 21.1 m ice braking in ADAC)
Where the Quatrac is stronger
- Wet-weather/aquaplaning strength is a recurring theme, with big wins in straight and curved aquaplaning in multiple tests (e.g., 90.77 vs 82.9 km/h in Tire Reviews 2026)
- Refinement: frequently quieter and very comfortable (e.g., 69.25 vs 70.97 dB in Tire Reviews 2026; comfort rated highest there)
- Competitive wet handling and braking in several 225/40 R18 tests, often edging the Continental in wet pace (e.g., AutoBild 2025 wet handling 75.5 vs 74.7 km/h)
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.
AllSeasonContact 2 vs Quatrac at a glance
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | Gap | Quatrac |
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| Shared tests won11 shared tests | 7 | 4 | |
| Dry19 measurements | 10 | The AllSeasonContact 2 lapped the dry handling course 1.7% faster (2 tests) | 8 |
| Wet39 measurements | 16 | The Quatrac resisted straight aquaplaning at a 3.8% higher speed (7 tests) | 21 |
| Snow26 measurements | 17 | The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 1.4% shorter on snow (7 tests) | 8 |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Comfort10 measurements | 4 | 5 | |
| Value16 measurements | 13 | The AllSeasonContact 2 had 5.8% lower rolling resistance (6 tests) | 3 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | Level | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating70 and 30 reviews | 83% | The AllSeasonContact 2 by 2 points | 81% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 82% | The Quatrac by 4 points | 86% |
| Pricein the 8 tests that listed prices | +16.3% | The AllSeasonContact 2 was dearer in 8 of 8 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 140 | 29 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 11 tests, 2023 to 2026
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 | AllSeasonContact 2 | Field | Quatrac |
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| 2026 AMS All Season Tire Test - 195/55 R16 | P1 of 9 | P2 of 9 | |
| The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27 | P6 of 10 | P4 of 10 | |
| 2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15 | P1 of 16 | P4 of 16 | |
| 2025 Auto Express All Season Tire Test | P2 of 6 | P4 of 6 | |
| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P2 of 15 | P4 of 15 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test | P7 of 30 | P2 of 30 | |
| 2024 Auto Express All Season Tire Test | P3 of 7 | P6 of 7 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P2 of 15 | P1 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P3 of 37 | P5 of 37 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P2 of 16 | P4 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout | P5 of 35 | P4 of 35 |
Performance profile
24 measurements from the 11 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
AllSeasonContact 2
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. The scale stops at 94%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 7 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
AllSeasonContact 2
Quatrac
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
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.
Where owners rate each higher
AllSeasonContact 2
Quatrac
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the Quatrac 81% from 30. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
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.
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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 AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the Quatrac 9.5 out of 10.
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | Quatrac | ||
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| 87 | Dry | 79 | ||
| 94 | Wet | 96 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 59 | ||
| 74 | Value | 55 | ||
| 84 | Snow | 66 | ||
| 42 | Ice | 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
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | Quatrac | ||
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| 8.4 | Dry Grip | 8.2 | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 8 | Road Feedback | 7.2 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 8.1 | ||
| 7.9 | Wear | 8.7 | ||
| 8.9 | Comfort | 7.9 | ||
| 8.3 | Snow Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 7.7 | Ice Grip | 7.2 | ||
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the Quatrac 81% from 30. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
- 83%from 70 reviews
- 82%would buy again
- 667,287 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 highly overall (81% average), most often praising its smooth, comfortable ride and low noise levels, alongside very strong wet grip that inspires confidence. Dry grip is also widely viewed as secure and predictable, and around one in five owners report it coping well in snow for an all-season. The main recurring drawback is steering feel: around one in four owners describe softer, less immediate response, and tread life feedback is mixed, with a noticeable minority reporting faster-than-expected wear.
- Noticeably smoother, more comfortable ride
- Low cabin noise and a refined drive
- Excellent wet grip and confidence in the rain
- Strong dry grip and traction under acceleration
- Steering feels soft or delayed, with a dead spot for some drivers
- Tread life reports are inconsistent, with some seeing faster wear
- Handling can feel less sharp than expected in the dry
Summarised by AI from 61 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 70 AllSeasonContact 2 reviewsI chose XL-rated tires because I tend to drive a bit faster, and they provide better stability with less sidewall flex. I use them only during the winter, and they've been excellent. They are no noisier than winter tires, and in my experience they perform better in about 90% of winter conditions. The only exception is deep snow, where proper winter tires still have an advantage, although these tires handle it quite well too.
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.
All 30 Quatrac reviewsFinally 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.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 140 sizes of the AllSeasonContact 2 and 39 of the Quatrac, 29 of them made in both.
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | Quatrac |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 140 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 39 sizes, 15 to 18 inch |
| Made in both | 29 sizes 165/60 R15175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15205/60 R15205/65 R15185/50 R16195/45 R16195/50 R16and 17 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B98%C2% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B75%C20%A4%D1% | C69%D19%B8%A2%E2% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B97%A3% | 70-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 248 of 248 | 106 of 106 |
| On the market since | - | 2020 |
| Replaced | Continental AllSeasonContact (2017) | Vredestein Quatrac 5 (2014) |
| Awards | Highly Recommended: Best All Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Recommended: Best All Season Tires for SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: All-Season SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2026/27) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The AllSeasonContact 2 was the dearer tire in 8 of the 8 tests that listed prices, by 16.3% 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.
Continental's AllSeasonContact 2 and Vredestein's Quatrac sit in the same “premium-touring, do-it-all” all-season space, but the shared test data shows they deliver that year-round promise in noticeably different ways. Across nine overlapping professional tests (from small-car 185/65 R15 ADAC to sporty 225/40 R18 group tests), the Continental repeatedly looks like the more rounded, efficiency-focused all-rounder, while the Vredestein often leans into wet-weather confidence and comfort.
The interesting part is that headline placings don't always tell the same story: the Quatrac can finish ahead in some comparative tests (including a win in AutoBild 2024, 225/50 R17, and 4th vs 6th in Tire Reviews 2026), largely on water handling/aquaplaning and refinement. Meanwhile, the AllSeasonContact 2 also stacks up multiple near-top finishes (2nd in several AutoBild tests) and is the outright ADAC 2026 winner, helped by consistently strong winter competence and notably low rolling resistance/fuel use. If you're deciding between them, the choice is less “good vs bad” and more “what conditions do you want the tire to feel strongest in?”
Conclusion
Taken as a pattern across the shared tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the safer bet if you want the most complete year-round balance with strong winter capability and class-leading efficiency. It repeatedly posts better rolling resistance (e.g., 7.53 vs 8.10 kg/t in AutoBild 2024; 8.32 vs 8.87 kg/t in Tire Reviews 2026) and lower fuel consumption (ADAC 5.4 vs 5.6 l/100 km), and it tends to be the more consistently “capable everywhere” tire-backed by the ADAC overall win (1/16 vs Quatrac 4/16) with clear advantages in wet braking (32.8 m vs 35.1 m) and winter metrics like snow traction (2549 N vs 2380 N) and ice braking (21.1 m vs 22.3 m).
The Vredestein Quatrac, however, is the more compelling choice if your priorities are wet confidence in heavier rain, aquaplaning resistance, and day-to-day comfort/low noise-especially in larger sizes where those strengths show up strongly. In Tire Reviews 2026 it's dramatically ahead in straight aquaplaning (90.77 vs 82.9 km/h) and also leads curved aquaplaning, while being quieter (69.25 vs 70.97 dB) and more comfortable. The trade-off is that its dry-road sharpness can feel softer/less precise in subjective notes, and its efficiency is usually behind the Continental.
Practical takeaway: choose the AllSeasonContact 2 if you want the “one tire with the fewest compromises” and care about winter breadth and running costs; choose the Quatrac if you're frequently driving in heavy rain and value a calm, quiet touring feel-even if that means giving up some efficiency and, depending on size/test, some dry-road crispness.
AllSeasonContact 2 vs Quatrac: your questions
Is the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or the Vredestein Quatrac the better tire?
In the 11 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 7 times and the Quatrac 4 times. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the Quatrac 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the AllSeasonContact 2 or the Quatrac?
The Quatrac led 21 of the 39 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it resisted straight aquaplaning at a 3.8% higher speed across 7 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The AllSeasonContact 2 led 10 of the 19 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the dry handling course 1.7% faster across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The AllSeasonContact 2 led 17 of the 26 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.4% shorter on snow across 7 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The AllSeasonContact 2 had 5.8% lower rolling resistance (6 tests) and used 3.1% less fuel (3 tests). Owners rate wear 7.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 8.7/10 for the Quatrac.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 7.9/10 for the Quatrac.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the Quatrac 81% from 30. 82% of AllSeasonContact 2 owners would buy it again, against 86% for the Quatrac.
Which is more expensive?
In the 8 tests that listed prices, the AllSeasonContact 2 was the dearer tire in 8 of them, by 16.3% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The AllSeasonContact 2 is made in 140 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the Quatrac in 39 (15 to 18 inch). 29 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the AllSeasonContact 2 is graded B for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Quatrac B and C.
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