Firestone Multiseason GEN 02 vs Vredestein Quatrac
- TR Score
- 8.6/10
- Owners say
- 81% · 12
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 81% · 31
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tires, the Quatrac finished ahead 10 times and the Multiseason GEN 02 not once. The Multiseason GEN 02 had 4.6% lower rolling resistance; the Quatrac lasted 16% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Vredestein Quatrac for the safest year-round road manners-especially in rain and on dry tarmac, frequent motorway use, and where aquaplaning resistance matters. Pick Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 if you prioritize lower running costs, a lower upfront price, and stronger snow/ice braking confidence, and are comfortable with longer dry/wet stopping distances and average aquaplaning reserves.
Where the Multiseason GEN 02 is stronger
- 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)
Where the Quatrac is stronger
- 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
Conclusion
Vredestein Quatrac is the stronger all-rounder and the safer choice for most drivers, evidenced by top-5 finishes in large comparison tests and repeat wins in dry braking, wet braking, and aquaplaning. It also pairs stable handling with competitive comfort and, in key tests, impressive projected mileage and low fuel use. If your priority is year-round confidence in rain and at motorway speeds, Quatrac earns the nod.
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.
Where to buy
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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.
Multiseason GEN 02 vs Quatrac at a glance
| Category | Multiseason GEN 02 | Gap | Quatrac |
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| Shared tests won10 shared tests | 0 | 10 | |
| Dry15 measurements | 0 | The Quatrac stopped 4.7% shorter in the dry (10 tests) | 15 |
| Wet26 measurements | 5 | The Quatrac stopped 4.9% shorter in the wet (10 tests) | 21 |
| Snow16 measurements | 7 | The Quatrac averaged a 0.5% higher speed on the snow handling course (3 tests) | 9 |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | The Multiseason GEN 02 stopped 3.9% shorter on ice (1 test) | 0 |
| Comfort8 measurements | 3 | 4 | |
| Value11 measurements | 7 | The Multiseason GEN 02 had 4.6% lower rolling resistance (4 tests) | 4 |
| Environment2 measurements | 0 | The Quatrac shed 26% less rubber in the abrasion test (1 test) | 2 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.6/10 | The Quatrac by 0.9 | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating12 and 31 reviews | 81% | Too close to call | 81% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 75% | The Quatrac by 12 points | 87% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Quatrac was dearer in 3 of 4 | +7% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 55 | 23 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 10 tests, 2020 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 | Multiseason GEN 02 | Field | Quatrac |
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| 2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test | P16 of 30 | P2 of 30 | |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P22 of 37 | P5 of 37 | |
| 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test | P8 of 16 | P6 of 16 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P13 of 16 | P4 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout | P10 of 35 | P4 of 35 | |
| 2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tire Test | P6 of 10 | P5 of 10 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P11 of 15 | P2 of 15 | |
| 2022 All Season Tire Market Overview | P9 of 35 | P2 of 35 | |
| 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P6 of 14 | P2 of 14 | |
| 2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test | P6 of 32 | P2 of 32 |
Performance profile
28 measurements from the 10 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Multiseason GEN 02
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.
Where each scores higher
Multiseason GEN 02
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
Multiseason GEN 02
Quatrac
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Multiseason GEN 02 81% from 12 reviews and the Quatrac 81% from 31. 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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| 12.12 | 2.4% | 11.83 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72 | 1.6% | 73 | 3-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.62 | 5.1% | 5.92 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 85.73 | 0.6% | 86.29 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Multiseason GEN 02 scores 8.6 and the Quatrac 9.5 out of 10.
| Multiseason GEN 02 | Category | Quatrac | ||
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| 47 | Dry | 79 | ||
| 75 | Wet | 96 | ||
| 23 | Comfort | 65 | ||
| 65 | Value | 54 | ||
| 6 | Environment | 61 | ||
| 72 | Snow | 65 | ||
| 68 | Ice | 92 | ||
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
| Multiseason GEN 02 | Category | Quatrac | ||
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| 8.5 | Dry Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 8 | Wet Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 8.2 | Road Feedback | 7.3 | ||
| 8.5 | Handling | 8.1 | ||
| 8.3 | Wear | 8.7 | ||
| 8 | Comfort | 7.9 | ||
| 7.6 | Snow Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 6.9 | Ice Grip | 7.1 | ||
Owners rate the Multiseason GEN 02 81% from 12 reviews and the Quatrac 81% from 31. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Firestone Multiseason GEN 02
- 81%from 12 reviews
- 75%would buy again
- 206,500 milesdriven by reviewers
Overall, drivers rate the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 very highly, praising its confident all-season performance-especially strong wet grip, secure winter traction (including snow/ice), and good stability. Several users also report solid tread life and strong value for money, with many saying they would buy again. The most recurring downside is increased road noise, and a smaller minority report poor hot-weather/dry braking performance and faster aging after extended use.
- Strong wet grip and rain performance
- Good winter capability (snow/ice traction and cold-weather confidence)
- Stable, secure handling and braking in normal conditions
- Good value/price-to-performance
- Noticeable road noise (especially at higher speeds)
Summarised by AI from 10 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 12 Multiseason GEN 02 reviewsI only have these tires ' Firestone MultiSeason 2 ' a month or so now and my initial impressions are all positive so far. I had Hankooks for about 4 years and I was very hesitant about changing brands but I'm glad I did. Dry grip is very good and wet grip is very good also, the car feels very planted and smooth. Recommended to others 100%
Vredestein Quatrac
- 81%from 31 reviews
- 87%would buy again
- 365,646 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners are largely positive about the Vredestein Quatrac, particularly its traction on snow and grip in the wet. Dry grip and handling also earn praise, as does wet handling, although a few drivers find dry handling less assured. Several longer-term owners report good tread life, with some covering more than 35,000 miles and still having useful tread remaining. Road noise divides opinion: around one in six reviews criticise it, while a similar number find it quiet. Just over half the reviews were written when the tire was new, so the overall picture leans towards early impressions.
- Strong traction on snow
- Good grip in the wet
- Assured dry handling
- Good dry grip
- Road noise for some drivers
Summarised by AI from 30 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 31 Quatrac reviewsI have these tires for almost 5 years now and they've had to endure a lot this past summer with 40+ degree heat and spirited driving.
The tires were excellent on snow and ice, wet handling was also very good. In the dry the tires were also very communicative and indicate the levels of grip well.
Now that the tires are down to 4mm I noticed that the rolling resistance is slightly higher. When coasting down the same hill as before it feels like there's more resitance, as if the brakes are applied ever so slightly.
Because I'm using the tires for almost 5 years, they have become a bit harder and because of my spirited driving and many corners around where I live, the outer edges of the tread have worn down to around 1mm causing the wet grip to suffer. I'll be having the tires replaced because of it, but if it were spring I would probably keep the tires on for a little bit longer.
Overall I really liked these tires and will definitely choose them again in case I would need all season tires again.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 55 sizes of the Multiseason GEN 02 and 39 of the Quatrac, 23 of them made in both.
| Category | Multiseason GEN 02 | Quatrac |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 55 sizes, 13 to 19 inch | 39 sizes, 15 to 18 inch |
| Made in both | 23 sizes 165/60 R15175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/50 R15195/55 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15205/65 R15195/45 R16195/55 R16and 11 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B95%C5% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C81%D16%B3% | C69%D19%B8%A2%E2% |
| EU label noise | 71-72 dB B100% | 70-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 62 of 62 | 106 of 106 |
| On the market since | 2019 | 2020 |
| Replaced | Firestone Multiseason (2015) | Vredestein Quatrac 5 (2014) |
| Awards | Rated by other publications Recommended 1 |
Tyre Reviews awards
Recommended The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27
Recommended 2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tire Test
Recommended 2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tire Test
Rated by other publications
Test Winner 1
Highly Recommended 1
Value Pick 1
Recommended 1
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| Price in the shared tests | The Quatrac was the dearer tire in 3 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 7% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Prices by size
Lowest price per tire at our partner shops, including delivery, in the sizes both are made in.
| Size | Multiseason GEN 02 | Quatrac |
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| 165/60 R15 | ||
| 175/65 R15 | ||
| 185/55 R15 | ||
| 185/60 R15 | ||
| 185/65 R15 | ||
| 195/50 R15 | ||
| 195/55 R15 | ||
| 195/60 R15 | ||
| 195/65 R15 | ||
| 205/65 R15 | ||
| 195/45 R16 | ||
| 195/55 R16 |
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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 Firestone's value-focused MultiSeason Gen 02 against Vredestein's premium-touring Quatrac across 10 shared professional tests from 2020-2025. Both are true all-season options for passenger cars, but they approach the brief differently: Firestone leans on low rolling resistance, price/value, and solid winter security, while Vredestein targets class-leading safety in the dry and wet with a more premium balance.
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.
Multiseason GEN 02 vs Quatrac: your questions
Is the Firestone Multiseason GEN 02 or the Vredestein Quatrac the better tire?
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Quatrac finished ahead 10 times and the Multiseason GEN 02 not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Multiseason GEN 02 scores 8.6 and the Quatrac 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Multiseason GEN 02 or the Quatrac?
The Quatrac led 21 of the 26 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.9% shorter in the wet across 10 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Quatrac led 15 of the 15 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.7% shorter in the dry across 10 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Quatrac led 9 of the 16 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 0.5% higher speed on the snow handling course across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Multiseason GEN 02 had 4.6% lower rolling resistance (4 tests) and used 1.3% less fuel (3 tests); the Quatrac lasted 16% longer in the wear tests (4 tests). Owners rate wear 8.3/10 for the Multiseason GEN 02 and 8.7/10 for the Quatrac.
Which sheds less rubber as it wears?
The Quatrac shed 26% less rubber in the abrasion test (1 test). Abrasion tests measure the rubber a tire sheds as it wears.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8/10 for the Multiseason GEN 02 and 7.9/10 for the Quatrac.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Multiseason GEN 02 81% from 12 reviews and the Quatrac 81% from 31. 75% of Multiseason GEN 02 owners would buy it again, against 87% for the Quatrac.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the Quatrac was the dearer tire in 3 of them, by 7% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Multiseason GEN 02 is made in 55 sizes (13 to 19 inch) and the Quatrac in 39 (15 to 18 inch). 23 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Multiseason GEN 02 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 Quatrac is the newer design: it reached the market in 2020, the Multiseason GEN 02 in 2019. The Multiseason GEN 02 replaced the Firestone Multiseason. The Quatrac replaced the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
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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
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