Owners are broadly happy with the Vredestein Quatrac 5, with most praising its quiet, comfortable nature and dependable all-season grip, especially in snow and wet conditions. Snow traction is a standout for almost half of reviewers, and wet grip and dry grip also earn frequent compliments, making it a reassuring everyday tire for mixed UK weather. The main recurring niggles are longevity-related: around one in six owners flag weaker wet braking, and a similar minority mention faster or uneven wear than expected.
What owners mention most counted across 37 reviews
My experience with these tires:
-very good as summer tires, with high levels of grip in the dry
-decent as winter tires
-they retain the same characteristics in any outside temperature
Some things to point out:
-they have been quite noisy throughout their life
-the sidewall is taller compared to other same size tires (dispite this, the handling is very good)
-although the tire pressures were always correct and regularly checked, the edges did wear faster than the inside of the tires. Higher tire pressures seemed to solve this problem slightly
Many years ago while living in Scotland I used to use Vredestein tires sold by the local garage. .Don't knoiw why I got out of the habit. Now living in Derbyshire, most of my driving is on muddy local lanes and roads with a few ventures onto motorways.
As my old Mondeo passed yet another MOT I had to buy tires for it. I'm not a tire geek, but prefer a quiet tire. After a bit of research and reading the reviews here I decided on an all season tire and rekindled my enthusiasm for Vredestein.
From the second I drove away from the garage I knew I'd made the correct choice. The Quatrac 5 is quiet. It isn't soggy, pretty firm, gives lovely feedback and is great on the local muddy lanes. The day after fitting they got a blast down the motorway going south - a really comfortable and secure experience in cold heavy rain and flooded roads.
We've only driven about 500 miles, deliberately enacted a few emergency stops and slews in the wet and dry. No spin when accelerating. So far they're knocking spots of the Toyos, Michelins, Goodyears we've used in past times.
Can't speak for longevity as it's early days and awaiting some snow and ice.
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Living in the Netherlands, grip in wet conditions is more important than in snow. I drove 80.000 km with one set and still have 3.5 mm left. Grip in the wet is great compared to my previous tires (factory fit on a Ford Fiesta, don't know which ones). When going to Germany in winter, grip in snow turned out to be bad. a slight incline was too much on compacted snow. To me, this doesn't matter because that's 0,5 of the 80.000 km I drove with those tires. The grip in the wet, wear and comfort make them a 'buy again'! 3 mm is fine for next summer if they'll last that long, 1,6 mm is required in the Netherlands. So this is past 'mid life' but will take some time before replacement.
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Had these on my Audi A5 Quattro for 2 years and 30,000 miles. Just had the MOT and all 4 still have 6mm of tread on them.
They are really quiet and smooth and have excellent grip in snow, wet and dry conditions. Will definitely buy them again.
When on wet surfaces, I couldn't tell much difference compared to the dry ones! A bit understeering when pushed to the limit on dry tarmac, but until right before the limit it's as good as a premium summer tire. Really comfortable on bumpy - uneven surfaces.
It surely prevents you from using chains when dealing with snow and ice. I'd definitely buy them again.
Having had our first significant snowfall of the year, a solid 10cm on the side roads, these tires have performed exceptionally. They provide ample grip on even significant snow covered inclines, granted with the assistance of the AWD system in my legacy, but its is the lateral grip while cornering and stopping power that really stands out.
Even in lower temperatures - sub 5/6 degrees C- they remain noticeably more flexible, retaining the same grip available at higher temperatures.
Wear is too early to comment other than there are no real signs after 1000 miles on a fairly potent legacy spec b.
100% recommend to anyone looking for a winter/ all season.
Tires are fitted in March 2016. Till now 32500miles are done. No problems in summers and winters until this year. Thread depth is 4mm now and my car slides on snow sometimes. Put winter tires in January and no slide anymore. Think that they will serve as a summer tire for one season and that's all.
My girlfriend needed new tires on her Smart Cabrio rear wheel drive.
As we live in Switzerland (ski region) i was looking for a set of good 4 season tires.
As the Kuhmo Winter Tires on the Smart were completly done. (2mm left)
A cousin of my drove from Holland to Norway in wintertime with his Saab 9-5 on The Vredestein Quatrac 5.
He is (was) a really wintertire fan in winterconditionsˋ as he was going every single year to Norway he was my perfect real experience person. He was so positive about these tires in Norway that i decided to by 4 of them for the realwheeldrive Smart Cabrio.
Of my personal experience i can say the following:
Dry: handling is okey; brake and corners are standard
Wet: very good felt really safe with heavy heavy rain
Snow: as long as you use your brain this tire is as food as a full winter tire, good traction and breaking is even better.
Comfort: i was so surprised how quite this tire really is, it felt almost as i was driving a different (newer) car.
Buy again ? absolutely!! The dutchies (Vredestein) are doing really well the last few years;
But only buy this tire if you have a normal car with not to much power. If you have a lot of power and drive over snow covered roads I would go for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro,
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225/45 R17
10,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Spirited
After years with the Quadtrak 3's I went onto 5's with a bit of apprehension. I needn't have worried. Every bit as good as the 3's but not sure if they are better.
I've had them on my aging VW Passat estate and on my Saab 9-3 estate with now about to buy some for my newest arrival, another more powerful Saab estate. We live in the Peak District so winter tires are very advisable if you don't want to get stuck. These were brilliant last winter when we had snow at least once for 5 months. Not once did I fail to get to work. Not bad for a 2wd car!
Wet weather is no problem with these tires. There are many places on my commuting run that fill up with water after heavy rain. Many times I have found the road completely submerged and I've gone through with total confidence. They have never let me down.
In dry hot weather they aren't perfect but it's a small price to pay considering that we have more wet weather than hot sunny weather.
My car actually has staggered sizes, so this is also a review for 185/55 15 fronts.
Really pleased. Instantly felt planted. Got the car out on some tasty roads, and it delivered.
I got these all season tires just for use over winter to avoid any hairy moments on frosty mornings in this mid engined vehicle. Summer tires will go back on in April. I was deliberately seeking the sportiest feel possible from a tire with snow and ice capability. According to the 2018 AMS All Season Tire Test, usefully archived on this website, this Vredestein might just be that tire. Although it came 5th out of 7th overall, the test awarded it best steering feel and a score of 9 for subjective feel - as good as the reference summer tire (Continental Premium Contact 5). I wanted winter safety without really compromising sportiness and feedback, and I believe I have achieved that. These are actually more fun to drive on than the, admittedly pretty average, summer tires I had before, and I think that speaks volumes. For a siped tire to feel sportier than a summer tire, even an unremarkable one, is a real achievement.
The much vaunted Michelin Crossclimate isn't available in my size, so I can't compare it. But everything I've read and what I experienced today out on some twisty back lanes tells me these are actually better; at least for enthusiastic drivers. There isn't any such thing as a sports winter or all season tire in 15" sizes. But if there was, this would be it.
Changed over from summer tires to "all season" Vredestein 5 with much improved comfort & reduced noise. During "Beast from the East" tires gave confidence & good turn in/braking on snow, grip in sheet ice was not as good as full winter tires (as could be expected). Good wear, a decent price, nice all round tire.
