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Comparison: Vredestein Quatrac Pro vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (3)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
All season
2024 225/40 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
All season
2021 225/50 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
All season
2021 215/65 R17 View

Comparing the Vredestein Quatrac Pro and the Michelin CrossClimate 2 across independent tests shows a clear performance divide. The Vredestein Quatrac Pro is an older all‑season design (note: it has since been replaced by the Vredestein Quatrac Pro+), while the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the stronger, more modern all‑round contender.


Test summary (positions & patterns)


  • Autobild: CrossClimate 2 finished 2nd of 10; Quatrac Pro finished 6th/10. Michelin scored top marks for snow, dry braking and rolling resistance; Vredestein showed strengths in comfort and wet handling but lagged on wet grip and aquaplaning.

  • ARBÖ: Michelin ranked 1st versus Vredestein at 5th (of 9).

  • Tyre Reviews / TyreReviews.com: Michelin repeatedly leads for snow traction, snow braking and dry braking; Vredestein is praised only for wet braking/handling but criticised for low snow/dry grip and the highest rolling resistance in tests.


Vredestein Quatrac Pro — strengths & weaknesses


  • Strengths: Very good wet braking and wet handling in some tests, comfortable ride and low exterior noise.

  • Weaknesses: Poor snow grip and dry grip relative to rivals, limited aquaplaning resistance, and high rolling resistance in independent tests. Overall scoring in our database is lower (50%), and it has been replaced by the newer Quatrac Pro+.

  • Best for drivers who prioritise wet-road feel and a quiet, comfortable ride at a budget price, but be aware of compromised winter and fuel‑economy performance.


Michelin CrossClimate 2 — strengths & weaknesses


  • Strengths: Outstanding snow and ice performance (often the best in test), short dry braking distances, high aquaplaning resistance, low rolling resistance and a quiet, comfortable ride. Consistently top-scoring across Autobild, ARBÖ and independent test labs with an overall rating in our data at 92%.

  • Weaknesses: A number of test reports note limited wet grip behaviour under extreme wet steering inputs (some understeer in wet handling), but overall wet performance is safe and stable.

  • Ideal for drivers seeking a genuine winter-capable all‑season tyre that also returns good fuel economy and strong dry braking.


Head‑to‑head verdict
Across mutual tests the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the clear overall winner. It outperforms the Vredestein in key objective areas: snow traction/handling, dry braking, aquaplaning resistance and rolling resistance. The Vredestein Quatrac Pro does offer notable wet‑road performance and comfort, but its deficiencies in snow, dry grip and efficiency are significant enough to place it behind Michelin in most evaluations.


If you care most about winter safety, all‑round braking and lower running costs, choose the CrossClimate 2 and read more from the manufacturer at Michelin. If wet braking and a lower purchase price are your priorities and you accept trade‑offs in snow and fuel economy, consider the Quatrac Pro — or better, its successor Quatrac Pro+ — and visit the brand site at Vredestein.


Summary: Michelin CrossClimate 2 — best all‑round and winter capable tyre; Vredestein Quatrac Pro — competent on wet roads but dated and replaced, with notable weaknesses in snow, dry grip and rolling resistance.

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
74%
Vredestein
Quatrac Pro
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Wet Braking
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
88%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
72%
Wet Handling
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
75%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
76%
Wet Circle Cornering
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
84%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
70%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
54%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
68%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
77%
Best in category: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 (91.8%)
Dry Performance
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
77%
Vredestein
Quatrac Pro
Michelin CrossClimate 2
86%
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Dry Braking
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
70%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
90%
Dry Handling
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
84%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
82%
Best in category: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 (92.5%)
Snow Performance
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
71%
Vredestein
Quatrac Pro
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Snow Braking
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
75%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
78%
Snow Traction
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
71%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
96%
Snow Handling
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
68%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
86%
Best: Kleber Quadraxer 3 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
69%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
86%
Best in category: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 X H750A (92.3%)
Comfort & Noise
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
76%
Vredestein
Quatrac Pro
Michelin CrossClimate 2
82%
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Noise Exterior
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
75%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84%
Best: Nokian Seasonproof (86.0%)
Ride Comfort
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
77%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
79%
Economy
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
52%
Vredestein
Quatrac Pro
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Rolling Resistance
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
54%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84%
Best: Viking Fourtech (96.0%)
Mileage
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
50%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
65%
Best: Kumho HA32 Solus 4S (96.0%)
Best in category: Kumho HA32 Solus 4S (83.5%)

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