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    Nokian SeasonProof vs Vredestein Quatrac

    2026 test data · 24 independent tests · 5 head-to-head

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    Nokian SeasonProof 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 Nokian SeasonProof and Vredestein Quatrac appear in 24 tests, 5 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 Nokian SeasonProof performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 8 tests.

    How the Vredestein Quatrac performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, 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 Nokian SeasonProof is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Quatrac still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Nokian SeasonProof if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage

    Choose Vredestein Quatrac if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricNokian SeasonProofVredestein Quatrac
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used816
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank7.36.5
    Latest test20242025
    Tire Lab Score91.389.9

    Tire Lab Score

    91.3
    Excellent · All Season
    89.9
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryNokian SeasonProofVredestein QuatracWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.0
    12
    Avg rank 5.1
    892
    Vredestein Quatrac
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 9.1
    21
    Avg rank 5.7
    126
    Vredestein Quatrac
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.2
    651
    Avg rank 6.8
    22
    Nokian SeasonProof
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 11.0
    Vredestein Quatrac
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.4
    213
    Avg rank 6.9
    24
    Nokian SeasonProof
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 4.7
    1
    Avg rank 7.2
    2
    Nokian SeasonProof
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.0
    Avg rank 6.3
    11
    Vredestein Quatrac

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Nokian SeasonProof vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian SeasonProof.

    ☀️ Dry: Nokian SeasonProof vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 9.1 for the Nokian SeasonProof.

    ❄️ Snow: Nokian SeasonProof vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Nokian SeasonProof wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 6.8 for the Vredestein Quatrac.

    🧊 Ice: Nokian SeasonProof vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Nokian SeasonProof.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian SeasonProof vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Nokian SeasonProof wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 6.9 for the Vredestein Quatrac.

    📏 Mileage: Nokian SeasonProof vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Nokian SeasonProof wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 7.2 for the Vredestein Quatrac.

    🔋 Efficiency: Nokian SeasonProof vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian SeasonProof.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Nokian SeasonProof or Vredestein Quatrac?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Quatrac ranks higher on average than the Nokian SeasonProof.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Vredestein Quatrac averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian SeasonProof across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian SeasonProof ranks better than the Vredestein Quatrac.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nokian SeasonProof shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Quatrac.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Nokian SeasonProof appears in 8 independent tests, Vredestein Quatrac in 16, with 5 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 →