Vredestein Ranks Joint Second in Auto Bild’s 2026 All-Season Tyre Rankings

German automotive publication Auto Bild has ranked Vredestein, an Apollo Tyres brand, joint second with Continental in its 2026 ranking of all-season tyre manufacturers. The recognition follows multiple ‘Exemplary’ ratings for Vredestein all-season tyres in separate tests.

Auto Bild’s annual manufacturer rankings cover three categories: all-season, summer and winter tyres.

Vredestein introduced its first all-season tyre, the Quatrac, in 1993, when the category was still in its infancy. In 2019, it extended the range with the Quatrac Pro, an all-season tyre developed specifically for high-performance cars. The Quatrac Pro 2, launched earlier this year, succeeded the original Pro as the high-performance flagship in the Vredestein all-season range. The new tyre carries an ‘A’ rating for wet grip and is available in sizes for 17- to 24-inch rims.

In Auto Bild’s recent all-season tyre test, the Quatrac Pro 2 delivered the best overall performance on snow and recorded the second-shortest braking distance on wet roads, finishing second overall. In a separate all-season tyre test by Auto Bild Allrad, the Quatrac Pro 2 also finished second overall. It performed well on snow, recorded the shortest wet braking distance and delivered strong results in other wet-weather test disciplines.

Yves Pouliquen, Vice President, Commercial (Europe, Middle East & Africa) at Apollo Tyres Ltd, says: “When Vredestein began developing all-season tyres in 1993, the aim was to give drivers confidence in one set of tyres throughout the year. With the Quatrac Pro 2, we have extended that approach to drivers who also expect the precise handling of an ultra-high-performance tyre. We are proud to see our work on this product and our wider all-season portfolio recognised in Auto Bild’s annual ranking.”

Vredestein’s all-season tyres have also earned recognition from other independent testers. In Auto Motor und Sport’s recent comparison of nine all-season tyres, the Vredestein Quatrac received a ‘Very good’ rating and a ‘Price Performance’ recommendation.