Michelin CrossClimate 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 Michelin CrossClimate and Vredestein Quatrac appear in 20 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 Michelin CrossClimate performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Vredestein Quatrac performs. It takes the win in ice, 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 Michelin CrossClimate is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Quatrac still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin CrossClimate if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin CrossClimate | Vredestein Quatrac |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 4 | 16 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.8 | 89.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate
Vredestein Quatrac
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate | Vredestein Quatrac | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.8 13 | Avg rank 5.1 892 | Michelin CrossClimate |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.3 51 | Avg rank 5.7 126 | Michelin CrossClimate |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.7 2 | Avg rank 6.8 22 | Michelin CrossClimate |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 11.0 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.8 11 | Avg rank 6.9 24 | Michelin CrossClimate |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 7.2 2 | Michelin CrossClimate |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.3 | Avg rank 6.3 11 | Vredestein Quatrac |
💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Michelin CrossClimate wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.1 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Michelin CrossClimate wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.7 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Michelin CrossClimate wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 6.8 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Michelin CrossClimate.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Michelin CrossClimate wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 6.9 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Michelin CrossClimate wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 7.2 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.3 for the Michelin CrossClimate.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate or Vredestein Quatrac?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate 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 Michelin CrossClimate ranks better than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Quatrac.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin CrossClimate appears in 4 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 →