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Vredestein Quatrac vs Nokian SeasonProof

Vredestein Quatrac Finished ahead
Head to head 5-0 wins in 5 shared tests

In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Quatrac finished ahead 5 times and the SeasonProof not once. The Quatrac was stronger in dry and wet, the SeasonProof in snow, comfort and value.

Performance profile

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

Dry BrakingDry Handling (s)Dry Handling (mph)Wet BrakingWet Braking - CoolWet Handling (s)Wet Handling (mph)Straight AquaCurved AquaplaningSnow BrakingSnow Traction (lbf)Snow HandlingSnow Handling (mph)NoiseRolling Resistance

Where each is furthest ahead

Quatrac

SeasonProof

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. 12 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. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.

Measurement Quatrac Gap SeasonProof Wins
Dry Quatrac ahead
Dry Braking - Cool ft 128 6.5% 136 1-0
Dry Braking ft 133 6.8% 142 5-0
Dry Handling - Cool s 77.1 1.3% 78.1 1-0
Dry Handling (s) 57.52 1.5% 58.45 2-0
Dry Handling (mph) 60.7 1.7% 59.7 2-0
Wet Quatrac ahead
Wet Braking ft 154 9.2% 169 5-0
Wet Braking - Cool ft 143 6.4% 154 2-0
Wet Handling - Cool s 90.3 3.4% 93.5 1-0
Wet Handling (s) 57.04 2.9% 58.56 2-0
Wet Handling (mph) 42.8 5% 40.8 2-0
Wet Circle s 12.03 2.2% 12.3 1-0
Straight Aqua mph 50.3 1% 49.9 3-1
Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² 142.4 2.2% 146.4 0-2
Snow SeasonProof ahead
Snow Braking ft 85 3.3% 82 0-4
Snow Traction s 5.88 = 5.88 0-0
Snow Traction (lbf) 593 2.9% 609 0-3
Snow Handling s 61.37 2% 59.65 0-2
Snow Handling (mph) 30.9 2% 31.6 0-2
Snow Circle s 29.52 2.6% 28.75 0-1
Snow Slalom ft/s² 13.5 5.1% 14.2 0-1
Comfort SeasonProof ahead
Subj. Comfort pts scored 5.3% scored 0-1
Noise dB 70.68 0.8 dB 69.85 0-4
Tire Weight lb 17,240 1.9% 16,905 0-1
Value SeasonProof ahead
Wear miles 28,766 15.5% 33,232 0-1
Rolling Resistance kg / t 7.75 1.6% 7.61 1-3
Fuel Consumption l/100km 5.56 0.9% 5.61 1-0
Abrasion Gram/1000km 17.4 20.5% 21.9 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.

Head to head in 5 tests, 2020 to 2022

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 Quatrac Field SeasonProof
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 2022 · 195/55 R16 P2 of 15 P6 of 15
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 2022 · 195/55 R16 P2 of 35 P15 of 35
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test Tire Reviews · 2021 · 205/55 R16 Tire Reviews test P4 of 9 P7 of 9
2021 AZ All Season Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 2021 · 205/55 R16 P1 of 9 P7 of 9
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 2020 · 215/60 R16 P1 of 11 P8 of 11

Quatrac vs SeasonProof: your questions

Is the Vredestein Quatrac or the Nokian SeasonProof the better tire?

In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Quatrac finished ahead 5 times and the SeasonProof not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Quatrac scores 9.5 and the SeasonProof 8.3 out of 10.

Which is better in the wet, the Quatrac or the SeasonProof?

The Quatrac led 16 of the 19 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 9.2% shorter in the wet across 5 tests.

Which is better in the dry?

The Quatrac led 11 of the 11 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.8% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.

Which is better in snow?

The SeasonProof led 13 of the 14 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.3% shorter on snow across 4 tests.

Which lasts longer and costs less to run?

The SeasonProof had 1.6% lower rolling resistance (4 tests). Owners rate wear 8.7/10 for the Quatrac and 9.4/10 for the SeasonProof.

Which is quieter and more comfortable?

The SeasonProof was 0.8 dB quieter (4 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.9/10 for the Quatrac and 8.9/10 for the SeasonProof.

What do owners say?

Owners rate the Quatrac 81% from 30 reviews and the SeasonProof 86% from 12. 86% of Quatrac owners would buy it again, against 75% for the SeasonProof.

Which is more expensive?

In the 3 tests that listed prices, the SeasonProof was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 6.6% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.

Are they available in the same sizes?

The Quatrac is made in 39 sizes (15 to 18 inch) and the SeasonProof in 39 (14 to 19 inch). 22 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Quatrac is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the SeasonProof B and C.

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Where this data comes from

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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