Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 1 test.
How the Vredestein Quatrac performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, mileage. 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Vredestein Quatrac if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M | Vredestein Quatrac |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 16 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.3 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.4 | 89.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M
Vredestein Quatrac
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M | Vredestein Quatrac | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 5.1 892 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 5.7 126 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 6.8 22 | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 11.0 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 | Avg rank 6.9 24 | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.2 2 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 6.3 11 | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M |
💧 Wet: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 6.0 for the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
☀️ Dry: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 7.0 for the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
❄️ Snow: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.8 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
🧊 Ice: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.9 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
📏 Mileage: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to no data for the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
🔋 Efficiency: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.3 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M or Vredestein Quatrac?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Quatrac ranks higher on average than the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Quatrac averages a better dry-braking rank than the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 →
