Vredestein Quatrac Pro is a performance-driven all-weather tire that is developed for SUVs, CUVs, sedans, and coupes. In 2022, this dude is honored by Auto Strassenverkehr Magazin as a best price/performance tire. So, if you’re looking for an affordable all-weather tire that offers a sporty driving feeling, you’re at the right place. Since performance + all-weather combination isn’t common, you should know what to expect from this kind of tire. In this article, I’m going to help you with that. Let’s begin!
| Vredestein Quatrac Pro | |
|---|---|
| Best for | 4 season performance driven riding, Smooth & quiet driving, Sporty driving feeling |
| Pros | Smooth & quiet driving, Dry performance, Wet performance, Unique light-snow traction |
| Cons | Since it’s performance-driven, its tread life is average If you’re changing from all-season tires, your full consumption could slightly increase |
| Vehicle | Sedans, SUV, CUV, Sport utility vehicles |
| Test Report | vs WeatherGrip & Celcius Sport (May 16, 2022) |
| Available Sizes | 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22” |
| Made In | Hungry, Netherland |
| Warranty | 50,000 miles |
As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Vredestein Quatrac Pro is a great option if you’re looking for a performance tire that performs year-round. Even though it didn’t last as a longevity-driven all-weather tire, it offers a smoother and quieter ride. Besides that, its handling capability is way much over than most all-weather tires. While Vredestein Quatrac Pro performs perfectly on wet, dry, and light snow, its deep snow capability is slightly behind the all-weather tire competition. Though, it can handle slush and unexpected icy conditions.
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro is a great option for aggressive drivers
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro is somewhere between performance and all-weather tire, it’s the first of this segment
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro isn’t totally into the grand touring tire concept
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro is suitable for EV vehicles
Table of Contents
Dry Traction
Dry traction is easy for all-weather tires.
Due to their relatively soft compounds and notched rubbers, all-weather tires can provide way much better traction in general.
Even though this isn’t common, sometimes, in order the increase loose ground traction, these tires could have wide void areas. This is okay for winter performance but it sometimes decreases the dry performance. This is because dry performance is mostly related to the rubber amount on the ground which decreases with the wide void areas.
Luckily, Vredestein Quatrac Pro is a performance-driven all-weather tire. For this reason, it has a narrowed void area and a relatively softer pattern design.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro offers excellent dry traction.
Responsiveness
All-weather tires aren’t agile by nature.
These tires are built for grip and traction. For this reason, they have a soft compound and notched rubber which isn’t what we wanna see for a decent steering response.
In this case, what makes all-weather tires fall behind is their center rib.
The center rib is the key to precious steering response. However, since all-weather tires should offer superior traction, these tires need more sipes. For this reason, unlike all-season tires, all-weather tires generally have a notched and blocky center rib.
Regarding Vredestein Quatrac Pro, things are a bit different.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro has a continuous center rib that has fewer sipes compared to its competitors. Moreover, this rib is robust, just like its shoulder blocks.
Even though Vredestein Quatrac Pro has a fluffy compound, its solid center rib, and shoulder blocks increase its steering precious significantly.
Cornering Stability
Cornering stability is actually the only section I have a doubt about Vredestein Quatrac Pro if I didn’t have a chance to examine it closely.
First of all, this tire has a wide tread section. You can clearly see that this tire has more compound to grip on the ground.
This is great for traction-driven topics and also cornering stability. Especially with this fluffy compound.
Besides this advantage, Vredestein Quatrac Pro’s inner structure has one extra casing ply which covers all tires and helps it to keep its shape.
Due to its inner structure and wide tread, Vredestein Quatrac Pro offers decent cornering stability.
Wet Performance
Wet performance should be evaluated under two different sections.
One of them is wet traction. The breaking, acceleration, and stopping are related to this part.
The other one is hydroplaning resistance. Also known as aquaplaning resistance. This is vital. Especially if you’re aggressive or a bit inattentive while going through the puddles.
Since these two are related to different features, I prefer to divide them into two sections.
Wet Traction
Wet traction is mostly related to compound stiffness.
Note: Unlike most people think, summer tires are superior wet performers compared to all-season because of their soft compounds.
The above statement is the part and parcel of our wet traction analysis.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro is an all-weather tire. Which means that it’s marked with 3PMSF. The tires marked with 3PMSF generally have %15 softer compounds than not labeled ones. So, Vredestein Quatrac Pro has a natural advantage out here.
The more certain way to understand wet traction is by checking the UTQG rating.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro has 400 AA UTQG rating.
The first three digits stand for tread life, first letter A means this tire offers the best level of wet traction. The second letter A means that this tire has the best level of heat resistance.
So, Vredestein Quatrac Pro has summer tire metrics in this case which is rare.
Besides highly satisfying metrics, due to its low void ratio, Vredestein Quatrac Pro puts more rubber on the ground which is great for wet traction.
Well, if you combine the above features with a very-well notched pattern, there is no way that you can get the best level of wet traction.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro offers one of the best-wet traction in the market. The extra is, due to its 3PMSF compound, Vredestein Quatrac Pro offers consistent wet traction no matter how cold the weather is.
Hydroplaning Resistance
Hydroplaning resistance is basically the water evacuation capability of the tire.
Have you ever felt like you lost contact with the ground while going through the puddles? Probably, most of you experienced this feeling. This is called hydroplaning.
So, the best way to avoid hydroplaning is to make void areas.
Well, I’ve already mentioned that Vredestein Quatrac Pro has a low void ratio. However, it has one advantage in this case.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro’s shoulder blocks are smaller than the default. For this reason, it has extra open shoulder slots that are great for hydroplaning resistance.
Besides that, the outer ribs are notched laterally. These full-depth notches work as a tunnel and transport water to the shoulders.
As a result, Vredestein Quatrac Pro offers reliable hydroplaning resistance. So, you can keep on pushing your vehicle even under the pouring rain.
Note: Hydroplaning is vital for a safe ride under the pouring rain. However, it might occur even with the best tire. Maybe you can’t prevent it but if you know what it is and how to deal with it, you can easily stay on the safe side.
Here is an extremely efficient guide about ‘How to Deal with Hydroplaning?‘ –> https://www.discounttire.com/learn/hydroplaning
Winter Performance
Winter performance of all-season tires is tricky. In fact, that is the reason manufacturers started pushing all-weather tires in the market.
Unlike common knowledge, all-season tires can’t perform at their %100 under 7 Celcius degrees (at or below 40º F). Well, this isn’t mean that these tires can’t provide any winter traction at all. However, if anything happens below 7 Celcius degrees (at or below 40º F), they are not responsible. Even they don’t believe in the winter performance of all-season tires.
Things are a bit different for all-weather tires. Due to their specific 3PMSF compounds, these tires are somewhere between all-season and winter tires. They aren’t winter tires. However, if you’re not living in the snow belt, they can handle your winter conditions.
For a better understanding, I prefer to divide this section into three.
Light-Snow Traction
Light snow traction is probably the most important and most faced one.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro has an asymmetrical tread pattern which is a great advantage regarding light-snow traction. Besides that Vredestein Quatrac Pro’s sticky and fluffy compound is working great.
Due to its fluffy compound and asymmetrical and very-well siped pattern, Vredestein Quatrac Pro provides great light snow traction.
Deep-Snow Traction
Deep snow traction is actually where this tire stays behind compared to premium all-weather tires.
Since the beginning of the article, I have a couple of times said that Vredestein Quatrac Pro has a relatively soft design.
So, here is the deal, for decent deep snow performance, you need a good amount of void area. For this reason, manufacturers use sectional patterns for all-weather tires.
However, Vredestein Quatrac Pro’s priority is offering a smooth and sporty driving feeling. For this reason, it has fewer notches and void areas.
So, its center section isn’t built for the best deep snow performance. Yet, its frequent and relatively smaller shoulder blocks create tons of biting edges. Besides that, vertical notches on the center rib and near the shoulder blocks increase the grip capability significantly.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro isn’t the best deep snow tire. Yet, I can confidently say that it’s decent.
Ice Traction
Ice traction is a bit different from the other two.
In this case, you should put as much compound on the ground and creates as many as biting edges you can. So, the sipe density and compactness of the tire are the keys.
First of all, a wider tread works perfectly in this case. It increases the compound amount on the ground and provides extra vertical biting edges.
Secondly, Vredestein Quatrac Pro has an extremely fluffy compound. A great advantage for ice traction.
However, the center section of the Quatrac Pro isn’t aggressive enough for a reliable ice performance.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro can handle slush or take you out of unexpected situations. However, it isn’t near-dedicated winter tires. Its performance will be limited.
Riding Comfort
Riding comfort is where this tire shines.
In this case, a softer design always works best.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro’s softer tread pattern, yet, this isn’t the real game-changer.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro’s internal structure is designed for performance. That actually means it has durable but flexible material.
Due to its continuous center section, fluffy compound and Ultra-High-Performance driven inner structure, Vredestein Quatrac Pro offers one of the most smooth ride in the market.
Road Noise
The road noise section is a bit tricky for a Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
If we were talking about regular all-weather tires, I can confidently say that this tire is quiet. However, we’re talking about the all-weather tire that is focused on ultra-high performance. That’s actually the first in the market.
So, while one part of this tire is an opponent to Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, the other part is an opponent to Michelin Primacy Tour A/S.
Why I’m talking about this because I’m pretty sure that there’ll be people that are changing from all-season tires or ultra-high-performance tires.
Here is the deal,
If you’re changing from ultra-high-performance tires, you’ll experience a huge improvement regarding noise level. Even though Vredestein Quatrac Pro has an asymmetrical pattern, the center section of the pattern is highly compact and flat. So, Vredestein Quatrac Pro is a great option if you’d like to combine a sporty driving feeling with a quiet ride.
On the other hand, if you’re changing from the all-season tires, Vredestein Quatrac Pro could be slightly noisy for you because of its highly blocky shoulder section. The center section of the tread is very well optimized for a quiet tire. I can’t say the same thing for a shoulder part.
If you’re changing from the all-weather tire, Vredestein Quatrac Pro most probably will be way much quieter than your former all-weather tire because of its soft and performance-driven design.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro is a strong competitor of the all-weather tire segment regarding comfort and noise, however, it’s slightly noisier than premium all-season tires(All-Weather tires are noisier than all-season tires).
A side note here: Even though some tires tend to make noise because of their tread patterns, it’s still possible to keep your tire noise down.
I’m leaving a perfect explanation below from DiscountTire for those who need it;
How to Keep Tire Noise Down? –>
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-noise
Tread Life
Tread life is where this tire fall short.
As I’ve mentioned before, Vredestein Quatrac Pro has a 400 A A UTQG rating.
The regular all-weather tires generally have a 700 UTQG rating which means that they last almost twice as Vredestein Quatrac Pro. If we only compared to wear rating.
What I like to mention here is its heat resistance.
The heat is the enemy of the tire. If the tire heat so quickly, it wears faster.
So, here is the deal out here,
Vredestein Quatrac Pro will last less than your all-season or all-weather tire. However, if your priority is performance or you’re changing from high-performance tires, Vredestein Quatrac Pro will provide decent tread life.
Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,
If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:
Warranty
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro has 50,000 miles treadwear warranty that lasts for 8 years
- Vredestein offers 30 days trial period for this tire
- In case of any uniformity-related issues, you can replace this tire with a new one for the first 2/32” of wear
- The warranty is valid unless you buy 4 sets of Vredestein Quatrac Pro
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Warranty Document:
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel efficiency is related to rolling resistance. Lower rolling resistance always offers better MPG.
Vredestein claims that Quatrac Pro offers superior rolling resistance. The question is compared to which tire?
Here is the deal, the soft compound, and blocky shoulder blocks increase the rolling resistance. On the other hand, its center section which has a relatively soft design decrease the rolling resistance.
I’m going to say the same thing, Vredestein Quatrac Pro is a performance-driven tire. If you wanna optimize fuel efficiency and performance, it’s a great option. If fuel efficiency is your priority, I recommend going for another all-weather or all-season tire.
A side note here: As fuel prices fluctuate, I know you guys looking for a way to save money. You don’t have to consider a more efficient gas-powered or electric vehicle if you’ll going to purchase a low-rolling resistance tire.
If you’d like to learn more about rolling resistance and find the trending low-rolling resistance tires;
Sizes
| 17” | 18” | 19” | 20” | 21” | 22” |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/40R17 84W XL | 215/40R18 89Y XL | 225/45R19 96W XL | 235/45R20 100W XL | 245/35R21 96Y XL | 275/40R22 108Y XL |
| 205/50R17 93V XL | 215/45R18 93Y XL | 225/55R19 99V SL | 245/35R20 95Y XL | 265/40R21 105Y XL | 285/40R22 110Y XL |
| 205/50R17 93Y XL | 215/50R18 92W SL | 235/35R19 91Y XL | 245/40R20 99Y XL | 275/40R21 107Y XL | |
| 205/55R17 95V XL | 215/55R18 99V XL | 235/40R19 96Y XL | 245/45R20 103V XL | 275/45R21 110Y XL | |
| 215/40R17 87Y XL | 225/40R18 92Y XL | 235/45R19 99W XL | 255/35R20 97Y XL | 285/40R21 109Y XL | |
| 215/45R17 91Y XL | 225/45R18 95Y XL | 235/50R19 99V SL | 255/40R20 101Y XL | 285/45R21 113Y XL | |
| 215/50R17 95Y XL | 225/50R18 99W XL | 235/55R19 105W XL | 255/45R20 105W XL | ||
| 215/55R17 98W XL | 225/55R18 102V XL | 245/40R19 98Y XL | 255/50R20 109Y XL | ||
| 215/60R17 100V XL | 225/60R18 104V XL | 245/45R19 102Y XL | 255/55R20 110Y XL | ||
| 215/65R17 99V SL | 235/40R18 95Y XL | 255/35R19 96Y XL | 265/50R20 111Y XL | ||
| 225/45R17 94Y XL | 235/45R18 98Y XL | 255/40R19 100Y XL | 275/30R20 97Y XL | ||
| 225/50R17 98Y XL | 235/50R18 101V XL | 255/45R19 104Y XL | 275/40R20 106Y XL | ||
| 225/55R17 101Y XL | 235/55R18 104V XL | 255/50R19 107W XL | 275/45R20 110Y XL | ||
| 225/60R17 103V XL | 235/60R18 107W XL | 255/55R19 111W XL | 285/45R20 112Y XL | ||
| 225/65R17 106V XL | 235/65R18 110H XL | 275/35R19 100Y XL | 315/35R20 110Y XL | ||
| 235/45R17 97Y XL | 245/40R18 97Y XL | ||||
| 235/55R17 103Y XL | 245/45R18 100Y XL | ||||
| 235/55R17 99V SL | 255/55R18 109W XL | ||||
| 235/60R17 102V SL | 255/60R18 112V XL | ||||
| 235/65R17 108V XL | |||||
| 245/45R17 99Y XL | |||||
| 265/65R17 116H XL |
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Detailed Specification:
Price
The tire market has a dynamic price policy. Hence, in my point of view, sharing tire price is pointless.
Though, I’ve analyzed the top 10 brands of most popular tire brands.
Here are the dealers with a reasonable price range,
TireRack
- Fast and Free shipping
- Usually delivered in 1 day
- Joint venture with DiscountTire(their installers and dealers are on your service)
- Tons of installer options, and they also help you to choose the best one
- Mobile installers in many areas, your tires will be replaced while you’re working in the office
- Tire test results and comparisons can be found on the most product page
- 4.6/5 points on Google rate
Vredestein Quatrac Pro: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/vredestein-quatrac-pro
SimpleTire
- Free shipping
- Delivered in 2 days
- Verified shops near you(for mount and balance)
- Mobile installation option
- 7 million customers since 2021
- 4.7/5 points on Google rate
- Top-notch customer service, you may even request a price match
Vredestein Quatrac Pro: https://simpletire.com/brands/vredestein-tires/quatrac-pro-as
While choosing dealers, I especially pay attention to reliability. All of the dealers on this list have 15-20 years of experience in the online tire business. Therefore, I can guarantee a smooth and fast tire-buying process.
Conclusion
Vredestein Quatrac Pro is a concept tire. Its main building reason is offering year-round sporty performance. Hence, regarding longevity, it’s a bit behind the premium all-weather tire.
The table below will briefly inform you about this tire.
| Vredestein Quatrac Pro | |
|---|---|
| Best for | 4 season performance driven riding, Smooth & quiet driving, Sporty driving feeling |
| Pros | Smooth & quiet driving, Dry performance, Wet performance, Unique light-snow traction |
| Cons | Since it’s performance-driven, its tread life is average If you’re changing from all-season tires, your full consumption could slightly increase |
| Vehicle | Sedans, SUV, CUV, Sport utility vehicles |
| Test Report | vs WeatherGrip & Celcius Sport (May 16, 2022) |
| Available Sizes | 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22” |
| Made In | Hungry, Netherland |
| Warranty | 50,000 miles |
Take-Home Points,
- XL sizes tend to carry more load and offer better handling. Hence, they might be a better pick for bigger vehicles( XL vs SL tires)
- Please pay attention to the load index and speed index. These metrics are essential if you expect decent tread life
- There isn’t a bad tire in the market right now, you should just know what to expect from tires
A side note here: If you’d like to get local advice and find the best fit for your driving habits, location, and road conditions DiscountTire – Treadwell Tire Guide can give you masterpiece recommendations.
I hope the article was helpful. If you have any further questions, please leave them below. Have a safe ride folks!
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