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Vredestein Quatrac 5 Test Results

Tested 2015 to 2019 10 publications

Tested 21 times by independent publications, the Vredestein Quatrac 5 has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 6th. Its strongest discipline is Dry Handling, beating 75% of the field across 7 tests; its weakest is Straight Aqua, at 12% across 5 tests.

  • 21Independent tests
  • 2Test wins
  • 4Podium finishes
  • 6thAverage finish
  • 43%Field beaten on average
  • 10Publications
Vredestein Quatrac 5

21 tests, 2015 to 2019

0%50%100%20152016201720182019Average 43%2015 Auto Express All Season Tire Test (2015): P3 of 6, Beat 60% of the field2015 AutoBild All Season Tire Test (2015): P4 of 10, Beat 67% of the field2015 AZ All Season Tire Test (2015): P5 of 8, Beat 43% of the field2015 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (2015): P1 of 6, Beat 100% of the field2016 GF All Season Tire Test (2016): P10 of 11, Beat 10% of the field2016 ACE All Season Tire Test (2016): P8 of 10, Beat 22% of the field2016 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2016): P2 of 7, Beat 83% of the field2016 AutoBild All Season Tire Test (2016): P7 of 10, Beat 33% of the field2016 AMS SUV All Season Tire Test (2016): P4 of 4, Beat 0% of the field2016 Auto Express All Season Tire Test (2016): P5 of 6, Beat 20% of the field2017 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2017): P4 of 8, Beat 57% of the field2017 All Season VS Winter Tire Test (2017): P6 of 11, Beat 40% of the field2017 All Season Tire Test (2017): P8 of 10, Beat 22% of the fieldNew VS 4mm VS 2mm All Season Tire Performance (2017): P5 of 6, Beat 20% of the field2018 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2018): P7 of 9, Beat 25% of the field7 of the best all season tires (2018): P4 of 10, Beat 33% of the field2018 AMS All Season Tire Test (2018): P5 of 9, Beat 38% of the field2018 27 All Season Tire Shootout (2018): P6 of 27, Beat 81% of the field2018 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2018): P7 of 10, Beat 33% of the field2019 Summer and All Season Tire Test (2019): P14 of 15, Beat 7% of the field2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tire Test (2019): P1 of 7, Beat 100% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 43%
The latest test

2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tire Test P1 of 7

Strong: Wet Braking, Wet Handling Weak: Straight Aqua, Noise, Rolling Resistance

Record by discipline

Where the Vredestein Quatrac 5 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 7 P7 of 11.6 48% -
Dry Handling Strong 7 P4 of 11.6 75% 1
Wet
Wet Braking 7 P6.9 of 11.6 48% -
Wet Handling 7 P6.3 of 11.6 52% -
Straight Aqua Weak 5 P9.4 of 10.6 12% -
Snow
Snow Braking 6 P6.7 of 10.5 41% -
Snow Handling 6 P7 of 10.3 36% -
Comfort
Noise 6 P6.3 of 11.8 46% -
Value
Wear 2 P4 of 11 69% -
Value 2 P4 of 11 69% -
Rolling Resistance 6 P6.3 of 10.5 43% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Vredestein Quatrac 5. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 18 shared: 1 ahead, 17 behind 18 1 17 - 6%
Nokian WeatherProof 17 shared: 5 ahead, 11 behind 17 5 11 1 31%
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason 11 shared: 6 ahead, 5 behind 11 6 5 - 55%
Michelin CrossClimate 11 shared: 1 ahead, 10 behind 11 1 10 - 9%
Hankook Kinergy 4S 9 shared: 4 ahead, 5 behind 9 4 5 - 44%
Continental AllSeasonContact 8 shared: 1 ahead, 7 behind 8 1 7 - 13%
Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 6 shared: 3 ahead, 3 behind 6 3 3 - 50%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 6 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind 6 2 3 1 40%
Michelin CrossClimate+ 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 6 0 6 - 0%
Apollo Alnac 4G All Season 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Maxxis All Season AP2 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Kleber Quadraxer 2 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Bridgestone A001 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Toyo Celsius 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Firestone MultiSeason 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Sava Adapto HP 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Vredestein Quatrac 3 Predecessor 7 1 10th 40%
Vredestein Quatrac 5 This tire 21 2 6th 43%
Vredestein Quatrac Successor 22 5 3rd 80%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 21 tests. Updated September 18, 2025.

Across 21 tests, the Vredestein Quatrac 5 delivers a balanced but mixed all-season performance with standout wet handling/braking capability and competitive dry handling, punctuated by several test wins (2015, 2019 SUV). It frequently places around mid-pack overall (average 5.5), with periodic top finishes when wet and dry grip dominate scoring.

Key weaknesses recur in aquaplaning resistance and snow performance consistency, plus elevated rolling resistance and occasional weak wet braking in mixed-field tests. Noise can also be higher. Results are more favorable in all-season comparisons; performance drops in mixed summer/all-season tests.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong in 6 of 15 tests
    Details
    • Straight aquaplaning 8/9 (+5.6%) in 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV
    • Straight aquaplaning last place 9/9 (+18.4%) in 2018 AMS
    • Straight aquaplaning 12/12 (+14.7%) in 2018 Auto Bild
    • Straight aquaplaning 10/11 (+13.5%) in 2017 Auto Zeitung
  • Snow Performance Consistency Moderate
    Details
    • Snow braking 10/12 (+9.4%) and snow handling 10/12 (+5.1%) in 2017 Auto Bild
    • Snow braking 7/9 (+13%) and snow handling 7/9 (+16.8%) in 2018 AMS
  • Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Moderate
    Details
    • Rolling resistance 8/9 (+22.9%) in 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV
    • Rolling resistance 7/12 (+20.4%) in 2018 Auto Bild
    • Rolling resistance 7/9 (+15.2%) in 2018 AMS
  • Noise/Comfort Minor
    Details
    • Noise 8/9 (+1.4 dB) in 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV
    • Noise last 11/11 (+2.8 dB) in 2017 Auto Zeitung
  • Performance in Mixed Summer vs All-Season Fields Moderate
    Details
    • Overall 14/18 with weak dry braking (17/18, +18.2%) and wet braking (16/18, +24.5%) in 2019 Summer & All Season test
  • Snow traction Strong in 5 of 15 tests
    Details
  • Wet braking Moderate in 2 of 15 tests
    Details
  • Road noise Minor in 1 of 15 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Vredestein Quatrac 5 (15 tests) and 37 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Dry grip strength in 5 of 15 tests 9 praise, 2 criticise of 37 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Rolling resistance strength in 5 of 15 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 37 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry handling strength in 4 of 15 tests 5 praise, 0 criticise of 37 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Steering feel strength in 3 of 15 tests 4 praise, 0 criticise of 37 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Snow braking strength in 1 of 15 tests 7 praise, 0 criticise of 37 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Value for money strength in 2 of 15 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 37 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

  • Ride comfort no test mentions it 9 praise, 1 criticise of 37 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Cold-weather grip no test mentions it 4 praise, 1 criticise of 37 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Even wear no test mentions it 1 praise, 3 criticise of 37 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 21

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2019 2 tests
2018 5 tests
P5 of 9 Beat 38% of the field

2018 AMS All Season Tire Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 225/45 R16

StrongDry Handling WeakWet HandlingStraight Aqua WinnerContinental AllSeasonContact

2017 4 tests
P5 of 6 Beat 20% of the field

New VS 4mm VS 2mm All Season Tire Performance

Auto Bild 185/65 R15

Balanced performance when new, but by 4mm the performance has dropped significantly. Conditionally recommended.

WinnerMichelin CrossClimate+

P6 of 11 Beat 40% of the field

2017 All Season VS Winter Tire Test

Auto Zeitung 205/55 R16

StrongDry Handling WeakStraight AquaNoise WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 860

2016 6 tests
P5 of 6 Beat 20% of the field

2016 Auto Express All Season Tire Test

Auto Express 225/45 R17

Good performance in the dry and on snow, but weak in the wet

WinnerGoodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2

P4 of 4 Beat 0% of the field

2016 AMS SUV All Season Tire Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 215/60 R17

The Vredestein Quatrac 5 performed well under dry handling test, almost feeling sporty, but once again had a long dry braking distance when compared to the summer / CrossClimate. The Vredestein struggled under wet braking, and had weak grip and a poor balance in the snow tests.

WinnerGoodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2

2015 4 tests
P3 of 6 Beat 60% of the field

2015 Auto Express All Season Tire Test

Auto Express 205/55 R16

The Vredestein Quatrac range is one of the better known all season tire ranges in the UK, and the Quatrac 5 builds on the excellent base of the Quatrac 3. A win in the dry handling test (but still beaten by the summer tire) and second in dry braking and rolling resistance were the stand out results for the Vredestein, but a strong mid pack performance in the wet and snow tests resulted in a third place overall. Weak in aquaplaning, losing both tests and a long way back in the curved test.

WinnerNokian WeatherProof

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