Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 vs Vredestein Quatrac
Across the dataset, Vredestein consistently stops shorter on dry roads and usually in the wet, often adding superior aquaplaning margins and handling precision. Firestone counters with competitive-and sometimes better-wet braking in select sizes, notably stronger snow/ice braking across several tests, and reliably lower rolling resistance and operating cost. The result is a clear performance leader on safety-critical summer metrics versus a frugal, winter-confident alternative.
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 ten tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Vredestein Quatrac | ten |
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
- Lowest rolling resistance and often best fuel consumption in class-size tests
- Consistently strong snow and ice braking; stable winter behavior
- Competitive wet performance in select sizes (occasional wet braking wins)
- Good value proposition with lower purchase price and solid wear in some tests
- Class-leading dry braking across all shared tests
- Superior wet safety: shorter wet stops, strong aquaplaning resistance, confident wet handling
- Well-balanced handling with good comfort and steering precision
- Often strong longevity/abrasion scores, underpinning total value
Dry Braking
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during ten dry braking tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 4.76% less distance than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Dry Braking: Vredestein Quatrac
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 0.33% faster around a lap than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Vredestein Quatrac
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 1.17% faster around a lap than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Quatrac
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac scored 3.16% more points than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Vredestein Quatrac
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 5.8% less distance than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Quatrac
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 stopped the vehicle in 1.75% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was 0.37% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 2.83% faster around a wet lap than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Quatrac
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac scored 5.26% more points than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Vredestein Quatrac
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 2.39% faster around a wet circle than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Quatrac
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac floated at a 3.85% higher speed than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Straight Aqua: Vredestein Quatrac
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac slipped out at a 15.38% higher speed than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Vredestein Quatrac
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during three snow braking tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 stopped the vehicle in 1.35% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Snow Braking: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 accelerated 5.07% faster than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Snow Traction: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac had 0.96% better snow traction than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Snow Traction: Vredestein Quatrac
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was 0.65% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 0.45% faster around a lap than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Quatrac
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 scored 3.06% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 3.98% faster through a slalom than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Snow Slalom: Vredestein Quatrac
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 stopped the vehicle 3.92% shorter than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Ice Braking: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 and Vredestein Quatrac performed equally well in subj. comfort tests.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Both tires performed equally well
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Noise
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during three noise tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac measured 0.31% quieter than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Noise: Vredestein Quatrac
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Tire Weight
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during two tire weight tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 weighed 1.92% less than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Tire Weight: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
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Wear
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during three wear tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac is predicted to cover 9.95% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Wear: Vredestein Quatrac
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Value
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one value tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac proved to have a 3.49% better value based on price/1000km than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Value: Vredestein Quatrac
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Price
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during two price tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 cost 7.36% less than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Price: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 had a 4.6% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during two fuel consumption tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 used 1.27% less fuel than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac emitted 25.96% less particle wear matter than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Abrasion: Vredestein Quatrac
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac emitted 31.82% less particle wear matter than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Abrasion: Vredestein Quatrac
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Real World Driver Reviews
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 highly, praising secure wet and cold-weather grip, reliable winter/snow performance, stable high-speed handling, and strong overall value. A minority report increased noise at higher speeds and one low-score outlier cites poor hot/dry braking and faster degradation, but the majority of higher-scoring reviews are positive across conditions.
Based on 9 reviews with an average rating of 84%
Vredestein Quatrac Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Vredestein Quatrac for excellent wet grip, strong snow and cold-weather traction, and impressive tread life, with many noting quiet, comfortable cruising. Handling in the dry is generally good, though a few find it less engaging than top summer options and mention elevated noise on some cars. A small minority report poor wet/dry grip or noise concerns, but high-scoring reviews emphasize balanced all-season performance and value. Overall, the Quatrac delivers dependable year-round capability with standout wet performance and durability.
Based on 28 reviews with an average rating of 82%
Conclusion
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 makes a compelling case on efficiency and winter security. It frequently leads on rolling resistance and fuel use, competes well in wet braking in certain sizes, and shows repeated advantages in snow and ice braking. If you value lower running costs and dependable winter braking at a lower purchase price-and can accept longer dry/wet stops and average aquaplaning reserves-Firestone is the savvy, budget-forward pick.
Key Differences
- Dry safety: Quatrac stops shorter in every dry braking matchup (typically 3-9% advantage).
- Wet performance: Quatrac usually leads wet braking and wet handling; Firestone has isolated wet braking wins in smaller sizes.
- Aquaplaning: Quatrac shows notably better curved and straight aquaplaning margins.
- Winter braking: Firestone edges snow and ice braking in multiple tests; Quatrac tends to have better snow traction/overall balance.
- Efficiency: Firestone routinely posts lower rolling resistance and better fuel consumption.
- Longevity/value: Quatrac often records higher projected mileage and lower abrasion, while Firestone usually has the lower purchase price and strong cost-per-1,000 km.
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.Similar Comparisons
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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.