Vredestein Quatrac wins honours in All season tests

Leading German automotive magazine Auto Bild Allrad has awarded the Vredestein Quatrac tyre first place in its prestigious annual group test of all-season tyres, rating it ‘Exemplary’.

Tested against 10 leading rival all-season tyres in snow, wet and dry conditions, the Vredestein Quatrac was acclaimed for its ‘…all-round talent’ and for being ‘…balanced and safe on any surface’.

The Quatrac excelled throughout the test, including in wet conditions, where it led the field for braking with the testers noting that Vredestein’s all-season tread pattern… shows no weaknesses in aquaplaning plus in snow conditions the secured first place for grip and braking.

The Quatrac also stood out in the dry road noise test, emitting just 66.4 dB(A)at 50km/h and 70.4 dB(A) at 80km/h, underlining its credentials as a tyre for electric vehicles.

To conduct the test, the Auto Bild Allrad testers assessed 11 leading all-season tyres in the popular 215/55 R 17 size, all fitted to a VW T-Roc. Extensive dry and wet tests were conducted at the TRIWO test centre in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, while snow performance was assessed at the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds in New Zealand, simulating harsh European winter conditions.

In 2024 the Vredestein Quatrac secured first place in Auto Bild’s annual group test of all-season tyres, outperforming 14 competitors. Judges praising its short braking distances and confident handling on wet surfaces.

Daniele Lorenzetti, Chief Technology Officer, Apollo Tyres Ltd, says, “The Quatrac has shown once again that it is the leader in the all-season segment, thanks to superior dynamic capabilities and technical features that make for a safe and enjoyable drive, year-round. As a pioneer of the all-season category, we are continuing to invest in research and development to maintain our leadership position, and we are already looking ahead to the launch of a significant new Vredestein all -season product in 2026.”

Through its Vredestein premium passenger car tyre brand, Apollo Tyres Ltd manufactures the broadest and most diverse range of products in the all-season tyre market with Vredestein at the heart of the all-season segment from its inception in the early 1990s.

Vredestein Quatrac products are available in more size options than any other competitor in the all-season segment and include both standard and high-performance variants. The Quatrac portfolio has been optimised to ensure safe and reliable braking response in even the wettest conditions, resisting aquaplaning and offering high levels of grip, traction and high-speed stability.

The core Quatrac line is complemented by the Quatrac Pro+ range developed specifically for ultra-high and ultra-ultra-high-performance vehicles. All Quatrac tyres are suitable for vehicles equipped with the latest generation of hybrid and all-electric powertrains.