Kleber Quadraxer 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Kleber Quadraxer 2 and Vredestein Quatrac 5 appear in 14 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Kleber Quadraxer 2 performs. It takes the win in snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Vredestein Quatrac 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 7 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 Kleber Quadraxer 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Quatrac 5 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Kleber Quadraxer 2 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Kleber Quadraxer 2 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 7 | 7 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.5 | 5.8 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.3 | 89.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Kleber Quadraxer 2
Vredestein Quatrac 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kleber Quadraxer 2 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.7 11 | Avg rank 6.1 111 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.5 1 | Avg rank 5.3 132 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.6 112 | Avg rank 5.8 2 | Kleber Quadraxer 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.3 1 | Avg rank 6.3 111 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.7 | Avg rank 4.2 2 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Kleber Quadraxer 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 10.7 for the Kleber Quadraxer 2.
☀️ Dry: Kleber Quadraxer 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 11.5 for the Kleber Quadraxer 2.
❄️ Snow: Kleber Quadraxer 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Kleber Quadraxer 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 5.8 for the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kleber Quadraxer 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.3 for the Kleber Quadraxer 2.
📏 Mileage: Kleber Quadraxer 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.5 for the Kleber Quadraxer 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Kleber Quadraxer 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 6.7 for the Kleber Quadraxer 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kleber Quadraxer 2 or Vredestein Quatrac 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Quatrac 5 ranks higher on average than the Kleber Quadraxer 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kleber Quadraxer 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Vredestein Quatrac 5 ranks better than the Kleber Quadraxer 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Quatrac 5 shows better mileage performance than the Kleber Quadraxer 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kleber Quadraxer 2 appears in 7 independent tests, Vredestein Quatrac 5 in 7, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →