Pirelli Carrier All Season 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 Pirelli Carrier All Season and Vredestein Quatrac appear in 18 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 Pirelli Carrier All Season performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Vredestein Quatrac performs. It takes the win in snow, 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 snow and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Carrier All Season still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Vredestein Quatrac if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli Carrier All Season | Vredestein Quatrac |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 2 | 16 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.1 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.2 | 89.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Carrier All Season
Vredestein Quatrac
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli Carrier All Season | Vredestein Quatrac | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.8 12 | Avg rank 5.1 892 | Pirelli Carrier All Season |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.3 31 | Avg rank 5.7 126 | Pirelli Carrier All Season |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.2 | Avg rank 6.8 22 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 11.0 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.6 11 | Avg rank 6.9 24 | Pirelli Carrier All Season |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.2 2 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 6.3 11 | Pirelli Carrier All Season |
💧 Wet: Pirelli Carrier All Season vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Pirelli Carrier All Season wins this category with an average rank of 2.8, compared to 5.1 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli Carrier All Season vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Pirelli Carrier All Season wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 5.7 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
❄️ Snow: Pirelli Carrier All Season vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 7.2 for the Pirelli Carrier All Season.
🧊 Ice: Pirelli Carrier All Season vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Carrier All Season.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Carrier All Season vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Pirelli Carrier All Season wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 6.9 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
📏 Mileage: Pirelli Carrier All Season vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to no data for the Pirelli Carrier All Season.
🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Carrier All Season vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Pirelli Carrier All Season wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.3 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Carrier All Season or Vredestein Quatrac?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Carrier All Season ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Carrier All Season 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 Pirelli Carrier All Season 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 Pirelli Carrier All Season.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Pirelli Carrier All Season appears in 2 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 →
