Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Vredestein Quatrac: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 and Vredestein Quatrac appear in 25 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 9 tests.
How the Vredestein Quatrac performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 16 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Vredestein Quatrac is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Vredestein Quatrac if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | Vredestein Quatrac |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 9 | 16 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.7 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.5 | 89.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Vredestein Quatrac
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | Vredestein Quatrac | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.3 823 | Avg rank 5.1 892 | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.9 372 | Avg rank 5.7 126 | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.4 11 | Avg rank 6.8 22 | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 11.0 | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.8 322 | Avg rank 6.9 24 | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 | Avg rank 7.2 2 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.5 | Avg rank 6.3 11 | Vredestein Quatrac |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.1 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 5.7 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 6.8 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 11.0 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 6.9 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 8.5 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.5 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Weather Control A005 or Vredestein Quatrac?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Quatrac across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 ranks better than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Quatrac shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 appears in 9 independent tests, Vredestein Quatrac in 16.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
