Comparison: Vredestein Quatrac vs. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

Head-to-head summary: the Vredestein Quatrac (our rating: 92%) and the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 (our rating: 95%) are both class-leading all-season tyres, but test results and lab summaries show slightly different strengths. Neither model has been officially replaced by a newer generation in our database; Pirelli’s SF3 is the successor to the SF2, while the Vredestein Quatrac has no listed replacement.

Test positions and overall comparison

• Across independent tests the SF3 often finished ahead: Autoexpress placed the Pirelli 1st (out of 6) while Vredestein was 4th. In multiple Autobild/AUTOBILD rounds Pirelli finished in the top 3 (including 2nd/3rd places) while Vredestein ranged between 2nd and 5th depending on the test.


• Our aggregate ratings mirror that trend: Pirelli SF3 has a slight edge overall (95% vs 92%). That makes the SF3 the stronger all-round performer in the majority of head-to-head comparisons.

Strengths — Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

• Balanced, strong all-weather performance: repeated test notes praise the SF3 for short braking distances on wet and dry surfaces, excellent aquaplaning resistance and confident handling in both dry and snowy conditions. Tests list dry performance, dry braking, snow cornering and aquaplaning among its best attributes.


• Comfort and driving feel: AUTOBILD highlights comfort and sportier handling — the SF3 is described as a “souveräner Alleskönner” with balanced, sporty behaviour.


• Consistent podium finishes: multiple tests put the SF3 on the podium, reflecting broadly reliable performance across conditions.


• Manufacturer: Pirelli

Weaknesses — Pirelli: Most test summaries flag above-average wear / modest tread life and a higher price as drawbacks. Some tests noted “befriedigende Laufleistung” (satisfactory tread life), so long-term economy is a known compromise for its strong grip and handling.

Strengths — Vredestein Quatrac

• Wet-weather specialist: across tests Vredestein repeatedly scores highly for wet handling, wet braking and aquaplaning resistance — Autobild calls it a “Nässespezialist” with large safety reserves in wet conditions.


• Balanced high-level performance: test summaries emphasise short wet braking distances, direct steering and generally balanced behaviour at the top end.


• Manufacturer: Vredestein

Weaknesses — Vredestein: the most consistent criticism is higher-than-average wear and in some tests slightly increased rolling resistance. While excellent on wet surfaces, it sometimes trails the SF3 in dry/snow versatility and overall test rankings.

Verdict
If you want the best overall all-season tyre from these two, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is the recommended choice: it scores more podiums in independent tests and achieves a higher aggregate rating (95% vs 92%). The SF3 delivers a better-balanced package for dry, wet and snowy driving with comfortable, sporty handling. Choose the Vredestein Quatrac if your priority is wet-weather security — it’s an outstanding “wet specialist” with excellent aquaplaning and wet braking performance, but expect slightly faster tread wear.

Compare the models in detail on their product pages: Vredestein Quatrac and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.