King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Vredestein Quatrac

    2026 test data · 17 independent tests

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    King-Meiler AS1 KM 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 King-Meiler AS1 KM and Vredestein Quatrac 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 King-Meiler AS1 KM performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    How the Vredestein Quatrac performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, 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 King-Meiler AS1 KM and Vredestein Quatrac are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the King-Meiler AS1 KM's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricKing-Meiler AS1 KMVredestein Quatrac
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used116
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank25.36.5
    Latest test20192025
    Tire Lab Score89.9

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    89.9
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryKing-Meiler AS1 KMVredestein QuatracWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 31.0
    Avg rank 5.1
    892
    Vredestein Quatrac
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 29.0
    Avg rank 5.7
    126
    Vredestein Quatrac
    ❄️SnowNo data
    Avg rank 6.8
    22
    Vredestein Quatrac
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 11.0
    Vredestein Quatrac
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 6.9
    24
    Vredestein Quatrac
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 7.2
    2
    Vredestein Quatrac
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 6.3
    11
    Vredestein Quatrac

    💧 Wet: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 31.0 for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.

    ☀️ Dry: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 29.0 for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.

    ❄️ Snow: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.

    🧊 Ice: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.

    📏 Mileage: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.

    🔋 Efficiency: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, King-Meiler AS1 KM or Vredestein Quatrac?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Quatrac ranks higher on average than the King-Meiler AS1 KM.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Vredestein Quatrac averages a better dry-braking rank than the King-Meiler AS1 KM across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Vredestein Quatrac ranks better than the King-Meiler AS1 KM.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Quatrac shows better mileage performance than the King-Meiler AS1 KM.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    King-Meiler AS1 KM appears in 1 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 →