Comparison: Dunlop All Season 2 vs. Vredestein Quatrac

This side-by-side comparison looks at two all-season tyres tested across multiple magazines and independent test suites: the Dunlop All Season 2 and the Vredestein Quatrac. Neither model has been listed as replaced by a newer tyre, so you are comparing current catalog tyres. For brand context see the manufacturers: Dunlop and Vredestein.

Overall test scores and positions
The headline numbers are telling: our aggregated rating gives the Vredestein Quatrac 92% versus the Dunlop All Season 2 at 66%. In representative magazine tests Vredestein consistently ranks near the top (for example 2nd out of 30 in an Auto Bild group and 5th out of 37 in another), while the Dunlop tends to sit in the middle-to-lower range (positions such as 11/37 and 15/30). Auto Express also placed Vredestein slightly ahead (4th vs Dunlop 5th in a 6-tyre comparison). Taken together, the Quatrac is the clear test winner on aggregate.

Where each tyre excels

• Vredestein Quatrac — Tested as a wet-weather specialist: top marks for wet handling, aquaplaning resistance (longitudinal and lateral), and wet braking. Reviewers also praised its low exterior noise and direct, sporty steering feedback. Auto Bild summaries call it "souverän bei allen Witterungen" with strong safety reserves in wet conditions.


• Dunlop All Season 2 — Stands out on snow traction and offers excellent price/value and mileage. Multiple tests note its long life and favourable running costs; Autobild highlighted it as a "Langlauf-Champion" for cost-effectiveness and mileage.

Weaknesses and compromises

• Vredestein Quatrac — The main downside reported is higher-than-average wear and a slightly elevated rolling resistance in some tests. That means excellent wet performance comes at the cost of faster tread wear and modestly higher fuel consumption.


• Dunlop All Season 2 — Test reports repeatedly call out weaker wet and dry performance, notably longer wet braking distances and limited aquaplaning resistance. Snow behaviour is solid but steering on snow can be only moderate; these safety-related shortfalls explain its lower overall score despite very good economy and mileage.

Mutual test positions — which tyre is better?
Across the board the Vredestein outperforms the Dunlop in head-to-head test ranking and in critical safety metrics. While Dunlop beats or equals the Quatrac on cost and longevity, the Quatrac’s much stronger wet performance and higher overall ratings make it the better choice when measured by safety and balanced all-season capability. If you prioritise grip, braking and aquaplaning resistance in mixed/wet conditions, Vredestein is the superior performer. If your priority is long life, low running cost and strong snow mileage on a budget, Dunlop remains attractive.

Verdict
Choose the Vredestein Quatrac for best-in-test wet performance, quiet ride and sporty handling — at the expense of somewhat faster wear. Choose the Dunlop All Season 2 if mileage, affordability and snow traction are your top priorities and you can accept compromises in wet braking and aquaplaning. Both are true all-season tyres, but tests make the Quatrac the overall recommendation for safety and balanced performance.