Royal-Black Royal AS II 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 Royal-Black Royal AS II and Vredestein Quatrac appear in 17 tests, 1 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 Royal-Black Royal AS II performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Vredestein Quatrac performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, 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 Royal-Black Royal AS II and Vredestein Quatrac are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Royal-Black Royal AS II's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Royal-Black Royal AS II | Vredestein Quatrac |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 16 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 29.7 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 89.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Royal-Black Royal AS II
Vredestein Quatrac
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Royal-Black Royal AS II | Vredestein Quatrac | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 37.0 | Avg rank 5.1 892 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 33.0 | Avg rank 5.7 126 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 6.8 22 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 11.0 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 6.9 24 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.2 2 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 6.3 11 | Vredestein Quatrac |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Royal-Black Royal AS II vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 37.0 for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
☀️ Dry: Royal-Black Royal AS II vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 33.0 for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
❄️ Snow: Royal-Black Royal AS II vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
🧊 Ice: Royal-Black Royal AS II vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Royal-Black Royal AS II vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
📏 Mileage: Royal-Black Royal AS II vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
🔋 Efficiency: Royal-Black Royal AS II vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Royal-Black Royal AS II or Vredestein Quatrac?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Quatrac ranks higher on average than the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Quatrac averages a better dry-braking rank than the Royal-Black Royal AS II across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Vredestein Quatrac ranks better than the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Quatrac shows better mileage performance than the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Royal-Black Royal AS II appears in 1 independent tests, Vredestein Quatrac in 16, with 1 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 →
