Vredestein Quatrac - Test Results

Test Statistics

17

Tests Completed

3^rd

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

6^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 17 tests, the Vredestein Quatrac delivers a consistently high all-season performance with standout wet handling/braking and competitive dry handling, frequently converting this balance into overall wins (1st/13 in 2025 Autobild SUV, 1st/17 in 2024 AutoBild, 1st/9 in 2021 AZ) and multiple top-3 finishes in large braking shootouts (2/30 in 2025, 2/37 in 2022, 2/33 in 2020). It also earns praise for low noise and, in earlier tests, excellent wear efficiency. Snow performance is generally mid-pack, and dry braking lags the best-in-class, while rolling resistance and abrasion can be average-to-below average depending on size.

The dominant pattern is wet prowess (especially handling) coupled with solid dry dynamics and acceptable year-round capability, making it a top-tier, well-rounded choice. Weaknesses concentrate on snow braking/traction variability, longer dry stops versus leaders, and occasionally higher rolling resistance and abrasion in sportier sizes.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 1st place overall with 2nd wet braking and 2nd wet handling in 2025 Autobild SUV (58 m wet braking, 83.4 km/h wet handling)
• 2nd/30 overall in 2025 braking shootout with 1st wet braking (43.9 m)
• 2nd/17 wet braking and 2nd wet handling in 2025 AutoBild (43.9 m, 75.5 km/h)
• 3rd wet braking, 2nd wet handling, 2nd wet circle in 2023 Auto Bild
• 1st wet handling in 2021 Tire Reviews; 1st wet handling (cool) in 2021 AZ; 1st wet handling in 2020 Auto Bild
Overall Test Results and Awards Strong Details
• Overall winner 2025 Autobild SUV (1/13)
• Overall winner 2024 AutoBild (1/17)
• Overall winner 2021 AZ (1/9)
• 2nd overall 2020 Auto Bild (2/16) with best wear
• Top-4 overall in major shootouts: 2/30 (2025), 2/37 (2022), 2/33 (2020), 4/35 (2023)
Dry Handling and Stability Strong Details
• 4th dry handling in 2025 Autobild SUV (+3.8% from best)
• 1st dry handling in 2021 AZ; 1st dry handling in 2020 Auto Bild SUV
• 3rd dry handling in 2020 Auto Bild (+0.6% from best); 5th dry handling in 2023 Auto Bild (+1.3% from best)
Noise/Comfort and NVH Moderate Details
• 1st for noise in 2025 AutoBild (71.3 dB)
• 1st for noise in 2025 Autobild SUV (70.4 dB)
• 2nd for noise in 2024 AutoBild (71.8 dB, +0.1% from best)
Wear and Value (earlier tests) Moderate Details
• Best wear 2020 Auto Bild (75,090 km, 1/14)
• 4th wear and 4th value in 2024 AutoBild (55,140 km; 9.34 Price/1000)
• 5th/16 wear in 2024 ADAC (48,000 km, +20.9% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Snow Performance Consistency Strong Details
• Mid-pack to weak snow: 11th snow braking and 11th traction in 2025 AutoBild (225/40 R18)
• 7th-12th range across snow metrics in 2024 AutoBild (e.g., 12th snow traction, 8th snow braking)
• Lower positions in 2023/2021 TR snow tests (e.g., 9th snow braking in 2023 TR; 10th snow braking in 2021 TR)
• 2024 ADAC: 13th snow braking, 11th ice braking
Dry Braking Strong Details
• 9th dry braking in 2025 Autobild SUV (+16.3% from best)
• 9th dry braking in 2025 AutoBild (+15.8% from best)
• 9th dry braking in 2024 AutoBild (+15.2% from best); 9th/18 in 2023 Auto Bild (+11.9% from best)
Rolling Resistance and Efficiency Variability Moderate Details
• 13th rolling resistance in 2025 AutoBild (+18.9% from best) with worst abrasion (15/15, +70.7%)
• 13th rolling resistance in 2024 AutoBild (+9.8% from best)
• 11th rolling resistance in 2020 Auto Bild (+14.9% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test

2025

The Vredestein Quatrac emerges as the test winner and a true all-rounder that delivers balanced and safe performance across every surface condition. This tire excels particularly in wet conditions,...

Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Snow Braking, Snow Traction, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling

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