{"id":5715,"date":"2026-02-25T15:13:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/\/mag\/adac-summer-tyre-test-2026-225-50-r17\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:17:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:17:51","slug":"adac-summer-tyre-test-2026-225-50-r17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/adac-summer-tyre-test-2026-225-50-r17\/","title":{"rendered":"ADAC Summer Tyre Test 2026: 16 Tyres in 225\/50 R17 \u2014 One Clear Winner, Three to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vredestein has announced the Quatrac Pro 2, a new ultra-high-performance (UHP) all-season tyre set for a summer 2026 launch. The model replaces the Quatrac Pro and targets the growing segment of drivers who want year-round capability without compromising on performance \u2014 particularly relevant for EV and high-powered vehicle owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">\u2630<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2be6d9a7bb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2be6d9a7bb\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/adac-summer-tyre-test-2026-225-50-r17\/#Tread_Design_and_Compound\" title=\"Tread Design and Compound\">Tread Design and Compound<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/adac-summer-tyre-test-2026-225-50-r17\/#Structure_and_Specifications\" title=\"Structure and Specifications\">Structure and Specifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/adac-summer-tyre-test-2026-225-50-r17\/#Who_Is_It_For\" title=\"Who Is It For?\">Who Is It For?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tread_Design_and_Compound\"><\/span>Tread Design and Compound<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Quatrac Pro 2 uses a directional tread with longitudinal grooves and a V-shaped pattern. Three-dimensional interlocking sipes in the shoulder blocks are intended to maintain snow grip while a stable centre rib handles dry braking and wet handling. A multi-pitch tread block sequence is designed to reduce road noise \u2014 Vredestein claims an A-rated exterior noise label across the entire size portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The compound uses what Apollo Tyres describes as a next-generation traction formula combining a unique resin and polymer blend with multi-filler technology. The aim is a broader operating temperature window: flexibility at low temperatures for winter conditions alongside stability at higher temperatures for summer use. The tyre carries a Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) certification, confirming it meets minimum winter performance thresholds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Structure_and_Specifications\"><\/span>Structure and Specifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apollo Tyres engineered a stiffer bead area with a double taper design to maintain consistent bead seating during high-speed manoeuvres \u2014 the tyre is speed-rated up to Y (300 km\/h). A dedicated belt design optimizes the footprint shape, which Apollo says improves mileage. High Load (HL) variants will be available on selected sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table>\n<thead><tr><th>Specification<\/th><th>Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Speed rating<\/td><td>Up to Y (300 km\/h)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Rim sizes<\/td><td>17 to 24 inches<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Max section width<\/td><td>355<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Winter certification<\/td><td>3PMSF (Three Peak Mountain Snowflake)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Noise label<\/td><td>A-rated across full portfolio<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Special variants<\/td><td>High Load (HL) options available<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Vredestein \/ Apollo Tyres press release, March 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The tyre was developed at Apollo Tyres\u2019 Global R&amp;D Centre in the Netherlands and will be produced at the company\u2019s factory in Hungary. Vredestein has marketed all-season tyres since the early 1990s; the Quatrac Pro 2 is positioned as the successor to the Quatrac Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daniele Lorenzetti, Chief Technology Officer at Apollo Tyres, said the tyre \u201cexceeded demanding performance targets while delivering superior wet grip, great snow handling, low rolling resistance and high mileage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_It_For\"><\/span>Who Is It For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Quatrac Pro 2 is aimed at drivers of high-performance vehicles, including EVs and hybrids, who use one set of tyres year-round. The Y-speed rating and sizes up to 355 section width position it against tyres like the Michelin CrossClimate 2, Continental AllSeasonContact 2, and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3. In <a href=\"https:\/\/reifenlab.eu\/mag\/autobild-all-season-tyre-test-2025-215-50-r18-bridgestone-and-continental-lead-the-way-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AutoBild\u2019s 2025 all-season tyre test<\/a>, Bridgestone and Continental came out on top \u2014 the Quatrac Pro 2 will be one to watch in future independent comparisons. Availability and pricing have not yet been announced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vredestein has announced the Quatrac Pro 2, a new ultra-high-performance (UHP) all-season tyre set for a summer 2026 launch. The model replaces the Quatrac Pro and targets the growing segment of drivers who want year-round capability without compromising on performance \u2014 particularly relevant for EV and high-powered vehicle owners. 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