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2. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Premium
Comparison: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs. Vredestein Quatrac Pro
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Our comparison today is between two all-round tyres: the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 and the Vredestein Quatrac Pro. Both models represent their respective manufacturers, being Bridgestone for Weather Control A005 and Vredestein for Quatrac Pro.
Based on our evaluation criteria, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro scored a bit higher with a 61% rating, while the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 landed at 45%. However, diving deeper into the details of their performance can offer potential buyers a better perspective on which one suits their needs better.
Among the standout features of the Bridgestone Weather Control A005, as shown in various tests, are its dry braking and dry driving behavior, as well as its ice braking and its wet capabilities. The tyre demonstrated itself well during wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling tests. However, it ranked 7th out of 7 tyres in the ADAC test.
On the other hand, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro showcased its edge in terms of interior noise reduction. In terms of performance, it showed relatively well on wet surfaces and is notable for its low wear rate. But it also showed some weakness on dry surfaces and on snow, similar to the Bridgestone tyre. In the ADAC test comparison, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro ranked 6th.
Pivoting to the Autobild test, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 was ranked highest among as much as 31 tyres for its dry and wet braking as well as rolling resistance. Comparatively, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro ranked third, but demonstrated superior performance levels in respect to snow traction, wet braking, circle cornering, and handling.
To summarise, for users who face more wet conditions and are concerned about wear rate, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro may be a solid choice. However, if dry conditions are more common and braking is a concern, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 might be the better choice. Both tyres, however, seem to have some difficulty with performance on snow.
As it stands, there are no new models that have replaced either of these tyres.
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Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Exemplary2. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Recommended2. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Conditionally recommended
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow traction
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | dostatečné | 2,0 | 2,6 | 3,0 | 2,4 | 2,7 | 0,6 | 1,5 |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Rating: Poor | nedostatečné | 2,0 | 2,6 | 5,4 | 2,4 | 2,9 | 2,0 | 1,9 |
| Vredestein Quatrac Pro Rating: Poor | nedostatečné | 2,6 | 3,9 | 5,2 | 2,7 | 2,7 | 1,0 | 2,5 |
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | ||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | ||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2 | 2+ | 3+ | 3 | ||
| Vredestein Quatrac Pro Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 2+ | 2 | 1- | 2- | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,5 | 46,3 | |||||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | 39,7 | 46,3 | |||||
| Vredestein Quatrac Pro | 42,9 | 46,5 | |||||
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