Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Vredestein Quatrac
- TR Score
- 8.6/10
- Owners say
- 73% · 46
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 81% · 30
In the 8 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Quatrac finished ahead 6 times and the Weather Control A005 EVO twice. The Weather Control A005 EVO stopped 3.6% shorter in the wet; the Quatrac lasted 17.2% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Buy the Vredestein Quatrac. It finished ahead of the Bridgestone in all six full tests, swept wet handling and snow traction, and costs less. The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is worth it only if wet braking distance is the single number you buy on, where it is genuinely class-leading.
Where the Weather Control A005 EVO is stronger
- Shorter wet braking in seven of eight tests, by 7.1 percent at ADAC in 2026
- 1st of 37 and 1st of 33 in Auto Bild's braking-only comparisons
- Quieter in four of six measurements and lower rolling resistance in four of five
Where the Quatrac is stronger
- Finished ahead in all six full tests, including 1st of 9 at Auto Zeitung against 5th
- Swept wet handling and snow traction, five comparisons to nil in both
- Cheaper to buy, 260 against 290 at Auto Zeitung, and better rated by owners
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.
Weather Control A005 EVO vs Quatrac at a glance
| Category | Weather Control A005 EVO | Gap | Quatrac |
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| Shared tests won8 shared tests | 2 | 6 | |
| Dry15 measurements | 5 | The Quatrac lapped the dry handling course 0.8% faster (2 tests) | 9 |
| Wet27 measurements | 14 | The Weather Control A005 EVO stopped 3.6% shorter in the wet (8 tests) | 13 |
| Snow18 measurements | 2 | The Quatrac stopped 3.8% shorter on snow (6 tests) | 16 |
| Ice1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Comfort8 measurements | 5 | 2 | |
| Value12 measurements | 6 | The Weather Control A005 EVO had 3.6% lower rolling resistance (5 tests) | 5 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.6/10 | The Quatrac by 0.9 | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating46 and 30 reviews | 73% | The Quatrac by 8 points | 81% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 62% | The Quatrac by 24 points | 86% |
| Pricein the 5 tests that listed prices | +7% | The Weather Control A005 EVO was dearer in 4 of 5 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 82 | 27 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 8 tests, 2020 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 | Weather Control A005 EVO | Field | Quatrac |
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| 2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15 | P13 of 16 | P4 of 16 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P15 of 15 | P2 of 15 | |
| 2022 All Season Tire Market Overview | P1 of 35 | P2 of 35 | |
| 2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test | P6 of 9 | P4 of 9 | |
| 2021 AZ All Season Tire Test | P5 of 9 | P1 of 9 | |
| 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test | P3 of 11 | P1 of 11 | |
| 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P10 of 14 | P2 of 14 | |
| 2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test | P1 of 32 | P2 of 32 |
Performance profile
17 measurements from the 8 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Weather Control A005 EVO
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 95%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 13 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Weather Control A005 EVO
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
Weather Control A005 EVO
Quatrac
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Weather Control A005 EVO 73% from 46 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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| 125 | 2.3% | 128 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 134 | 0.3% | 133 | 3-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 77.3 | 0.3% | 77.1 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 57.96 | 0.8% | 57.52 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 59.1 | 0.1% | 59.2 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 142 | 3.6% | 148 | 7-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 136 | 4.6% | 143 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 127 | 5.6% | 135 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 90.5 | 0.2% | 90.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 58.29 | 2.3% | 57.04 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 44.3 | 1.5% | 45 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.01 | 0.2% | 12.03 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49.9 | 2.2% | 50.9 | 1-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 97.2 | 1.6% | 98.8 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 83 | 3.8% | 79 | 1-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.9 | 0.3% | 5.88 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 544 | 7% | 579 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 61.43 | 1.5% | 61.37 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 28.1 | 3.4% | 29.1 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 30.25 | 2.4% | 29.52 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11.9 | 13.2% | 13.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 74 | 0.9% | 73 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.57 | 0.4 dB | 70.93 | 4-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 16,674 | 3.3% | 17,240 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 28,976 | 17.2% | 34,172 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.67 | 3.6% | 7.97 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.55 | 0.6% | 5.58 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 62 | 3.2% | 60 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Weather Control A005 EVO scores 8.6 and the Quatrac 9.5 out of 10.
| Weather Control A005 EVO | Category | Quatrac | ||
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| 83 | Dry | 79 | ||
| 91 | Wet | 96 | ||
| 56 | Comfort | 59 | ||
| 59 | Value | 55 | ||
| 29 | Snow | 66 | ||
| 16 | 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
| Weather Control A005 EVO | Category | Quatrac | ||
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| 8.5 | Dry Grip | 8.2 | ||
| 8.8 | Wet Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 7.6 | Road Feedback | 7.2 | ||
| 7.7 | Handling | 8.1 | ||
| 5.5 | Wear | 8.7 | ||
| 7.6 | Comfort | 7.9 | ||
| 6.5 | Snow Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 5.6 | Ice Grip | 7.2 | ||
Owners rate the Weather Control A005 EVO 73% from 46 reviews and the Quatrac 81% from 30. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
- 73%from 46 reviews
- 62%would buy again
- 372,134 milesdriven by reviewers
Overall, drivers report that the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO delivers strong wet grip and aquaplaning resistance with a comfortable, confidence-inspiring ride, often feeling secure in cold-wet conditions and adequate in light snow. However, many note rapid wear and a marked drop-off in performance (especially wet grip) and rising noise as the tread wears. A subset also report tread block damage or delamination and a soft, somewhat vague steering feel. If you prioritize wet safety and comfort and accept shorter tread life, it can be a solid choice.
- excellent wet grip
- strong aquaplaning resistance
- comfortable/quiet ride
- secure handling in cold/wet
- rapid tread wear/short longevity
- performance and wet grip deteriorate noticeably as they wear
- increased road noise with mileage
Summarised by AI from 43 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 46 Weather Control A005 EVO reviewsThese tires have been fitted to my Toyota Rav4 for the last few years.
I choose Bridgestones over the Cross climates for the comfort, wet performance and lower rolling resistance.
Good-
Assured in the wet and dry, very comfortable, not found the limit of grip yet.
Bad-
Tires started cracking around the tread blocks within 12months, louder than expected on the road, snow performance best described as lacking (short of what I'd expected).
Verdict-
Wouldn't buy again, would pick quieter tires next time with better cold weather performance.
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: 82 sizes of the Weather Control A005 EVO and 39 of the Quatrac, 27 of them made in both.
| Category | Weather Control A005 EVO | Quatrac |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 82 sizes, 15 to 21 inch | 39 sizes, 15 to 18 inch |
| Made in both | 27 sizes 175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/50 R15195/55 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15205/65 R15185/55 R16195/45 R16195/55 R16and 15 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A94%B4%C3% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C86%B7%A6% | C69%D19%B8%A2%E2% |
| EU label noise | 70-72 dB B99%A1% | 70-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 109 of 109 | 106 of 106 |
| On the market since | 2020 | 2020 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 (2018) | Vredestein Quatrac 5 (2014) |
| Replaced by | Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Weather Control A005 EVO was the dearer tire in 4 of the 5 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. | |
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.
Eight shared tests split six to two in favor of the Vredestein Quatrac, and the two the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO won were both braking-only shootouts: 1st of 37 in Auto Bild's 2022 market overview and 1st of 33 in its 2020 braking test. In the six full tests, where snow, handling and wear all count, the Vredestein finished ahead every time.
Wet braking is the Bridgestone's calling card and the numbers back it up. It stopped shorter in seven of the eight tests that measured it, by 7.1 percent at ADAC in 2026, 32.6m against 35.1m, and by 5.6 percent on concrete, 38.7m against 41m. It was also quieter in four of six measurements and rolled with less resistance in four of five.
The Vredestein wins almost everything else. It took all five wet handling comparisons and all five snow traction measurements, five of six snow brakings and four of five snow handling runs, and it was the cheaper tire in three of four price comparisons, 260 against 290 at Auto Zeitung.
Conclusion
The Vredestein Quatrac is the better all-season tire, and it wins on the placings that count whole performance: 2nd of 17 against the Bridgestone's 15th at Auto Bild in 2022, 1st of 9 against 5th at Auto Zeitung, 1st of 13 against 3rd, 2nd of 16 against 10th, 4th of 16 against 13th at ADAC in 2026 and 4th of 11 against 6th in our own 2021 test, where it was recommended. It swept wet handling five to nil and snow traction five to nil, and it took five of six snow braking runs and four of five snow handling runs. It is also the cheaper tire, 260 against 290 at Auto Zeitung, and it wore better in two of three measurements. Owners rate it 9.50 across 28 reviews against 8.40 from 45.
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is the wet braking specialist. It stopped shorter in seven of the eight tests that measured it, most clearly at ADAC in 2026, 32.6m against 35.1m, and it topped both of Auto Bild's big braking-only line-ups, 1st of 37 in 2022 and 1st of 33 in 2020. It was quieter in four of six noise measurements, 70dB against 72dB at Auto Zeitung, and rolled with less resistance in four of five tests.
The exception to the wet braking story is worth noting: in our own 2021 test the Vredestein stopped shorter, 26.67m against 28.61m, so the Bridgestone's advantage is large but not universal. If your all-season year has any real winter in it, the Vredestein is the tire. If you rarely see snow and you buy on emergency wet stopping alone, the Bridgestone earns its case.
Weather Control A005 EVO vs Quatrac: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO or the Vredestein Quatrac the better tire?
In the 8 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Quatrac finished ahead 6 times and the Weather Control A005 EVO twice. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Weather Control A005 EVO scores 8.6 and the Quatrac 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Weather Control A005 EVO or the Quatrac?
The Weather Control A005 EVO led 14 of the 27 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.6% shorter in the wet across 8 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Quatrac led 9 of the 15 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the dry handling course 0.8% faster across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Quatrac led 16 of the 18 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.8% shorter on snow across 6 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Weather Control A005 EVO had 3.6% lower rolling resistance (5 tests) and used 0.6% less fuel (2 tests); the Quatrac lasted 17.2% longer in the wear tests (3 tests). Owners rate wear 5.5/10 for the Weather Control A005 EVO and 8.7/10 for the Quatrac.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.6/10 for the Weather Control A005 EVO and 7.9/10 for the Quatrac.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Weather Control A005 EVO 73% from 46 reviews and the Quatrac 81% from 30. 62% of Weather Control A005 EVO owners would buy it again, against 86% for the Quatrac.
Which is more expensive?
In the 5 tests that listed prices, the Weather Control A005 EVO was the dearer tire in 4 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 Weather Control A005 EVO is made in 82 sizes (15 to 21 inch) and the Quatrac in 39 (15 to 18 inch). 27 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Weather Control A005 EVO is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Quatrac B and C.
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