Falken Azenis FK460 AS vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Falken Azenis FK460 AS and Vredestein Quatrac Pro appear in 17 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 Falken Azenis FK460 AS performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Vredestein Quatrac Pro performs. It takes the win in ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 14 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 Falken Azenis FK460 AS is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Quatrac Pro still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Falken Azenis FK460 AS if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Azenis FK460 AS | Vredestein Quatrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 3 | 14 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.3 | 87.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Azenis FK460 AS
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Azenis FK460 AS | Vredestein Quatrac Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.4 114 | Avg rank 5.3 953 | Falken Azenis FK460 AS |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.9 31 | Avg rank 5.7 52 | Falken Azenis FK460 AS |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 4 | Avg rank 7.1 131 | Falken Azenis FK460 AS |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 9.0 | Avg rank 7.0 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.2 13 | Avg rank 5.8 231 | Falken Azenis FK460 AS |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 10.5 | Falken Azenis FK460 AS |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 3.6 141 | Falken Azenis FK460 AS |
💧 Wet: Falken Azenis FK460 AS vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Falken Azenis FK460 AS wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 5.3 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
☀️ Dry: Falken Azenis FK460 AS vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Falken Azenis FK460 AS wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 5.7 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
❄️ Snow: Falken Azenis FK460 AS vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Falken Azenis FK460 AS wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 7.1 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
🧊 Ice: Falken Azenis FK460 AS vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Vredestein Quatrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 9.0 for the Falken Azenis FK460 AS.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Azenis FK460 AS vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Falken Azenis FK460 AS wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 5.8 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
📏 Mileage: Falken Azenis FK460 AS vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Falken Azenis FK460 AS wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 10.5 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Azenis FK460 AS vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
The Falken Azenis FK460 AS wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 3.6 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Azenis FK460 AS or Vredestein Quatrac Pro?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Azenis FK460 AS ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken Azenis FK460 AS averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken Azenis FK460 AS ranks better than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken Azenis FK460 AS shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Azenis FK460 AS appears in 3 independent tests, Vredestein Quatrac Pro in 14.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
