Vredestein Quatrac 5 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Vredestein Quatrac 5 and Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus appear in 16 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 Vredestein Quatrac 5 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 9 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 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Vredestein Quatrac 5 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Vredestein Quatrac 5 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 7 | 9 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.6 | 86.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Vredestein Quatrac 5
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Vredestein Quatrac 5 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.1 111 | Avg rank 5.8 22 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.3 132 | Avg rank 5.9 11 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.8 2 | Avg rank 6.8 211 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 9.7 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 111 | Avg rank 5.7 24 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.2 2 | Avg rank 3.5 211 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus |
💧 Wet: Vredestein Quatrac 5 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
The Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 6.1 for the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
☀️ Dry: Vredestein Quatrac 5 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 5.9 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
❄️ Snow: Vredestein Quatrac 5 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 6.8 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
🧊 Ice: Vredestein Quatrac 5 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
The Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus wins this category with an average rank of 9.7, compared to no data for the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Vredestein Quatrac 5 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
The Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.3 for the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
📏 Mileage: Vredestein Quatrac 5 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.0 for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Vredestein Quatrac 5 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
The Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 4.2 for the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Vredestein Quatrac 5 or Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus ranks better than the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Quatrac 5 shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Vredestein Quatrac 5 appears in 7 independent tests, Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus in 9.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
