Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 vs Vredestein Quatrac

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been nine tests which compare both tires directly!

While it might look like the Vredestein Quatrac is better than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Key Strengths

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

• Lowest rolling resistance in most tests; often best fuel consumption
• Competitive snow and ice braking; strong snow traction in several tests
• Attractive purchase price and good value scores
• Generally stable wet handling with decent straight-line aquaplaning

Vredestein Quatrac

• Class-leading dry and wet braking across most sizes
• Excellent aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved)
• Agile handling and precise steering feel; strong wet/dry dynamics
• Good to very good wear in recent tests; low weight and efficient in ADAC 2024

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 and Vredestein Quatrac.

In total the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 has been reviewed 9 times and drivers have given the tire 84% overall.

The Vredestein Quatrac has been reviewed 21 times and drivers have given the tire 85% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Vredestein Quatrac.

Conclusion

Across multiple independent tests, the Vredestein Quatrac proves the stronger all-rounder, winning every dry braking comparison and most wet tests, plus leading aquaplaning resistance and handling. It repeatedly ranks near the top overall, making it the safer, more confidence-inspiring pick for changeable climates and faster motorway driving.

The Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 offers meaningful advantages in rolling resistance and often fuel consumption, with some strong snow and ice braking results. If your priorities are efficiency, lower running costs, and solid winter brake performance at a sharper price, Firestone makes sense. For drivers prioritizing wet security, dry stopping distances, and dynamic composure, the Quatrac is the clearer choice-and its strong wear performance in recent tests improves long-term value despite a typically higher purchase price.

Key Differences

• Overall results: Quatrac outperforms Firestone in 9/9 shared test summaries
• Dry braking: Quatrac wins all comparisons, often by 3-9%
• Wet performance: Quatrac leads most wet braking/handling and aquaplaning tests
• Snow/ice braking: Firestone posts several wins, especially on ice and some snow
• Efficiency: Firestone typically has lower rolling resistance and fuel use
• Wear: Quatrac shows stronger projected mileage in recent ADAC/Auto Bild rounds

Overall Winner: Vredestein Quatrac

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Vredestein Quatrac has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.