Segment
1. Vredestein Quatrac 5 Premium2. Nexen N Blue 4 Season Lowcost
Comparison: Vredestein Quatrac 5 vs. Nexen N Blue 4 Season
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| Dimensions | R13 - R20 | R13 - R18 | |
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The Vredestein Quatrac 5 and the Nexen N Blue 4 Season are two all-round tyres produced by reputable manufacturers Vredestein and Nexen respectively. Each of these tyres offers unique features and advantages, but also some cons that have been well reflected in several comprehensive tests conducted by relevant experts in the tyre field.
Produced in the Netherlands, the Vredestein Quatrac 5 received an overall rating of 36% in our tests. It was rated 6th out of 27 tyres in the Autobild test, with attributes like Exterior noise being its strongest features. On the AutoMotorSport platform, it placed 5th out of seven, and with the ADAC test, it maintained the 7th position with highlights being its Dry driving behaviour and its comparatively quiet Interior noise.
On the other hand, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season tyre is made in China and Turkey. This model received a more warm welcome with a rating of 62% in our tests and was replaced by Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2. It performed well in the Autobild and AutoMotorSport tests, ranking 8th out of 27 and 4th out of 7 respectively, and finally claiming the first position in the ADAC test. Notable features include its performance in Snow cornering, Price/ value, and its reduced level of exterior noise.
In terms of strengths, the Vredestein Quatrac 5 offers lower exterior noise which is a significant advantage for everyday driving. It also excels in dry driving behaviour, internal safety and a lower level of Interior noise. On the other hand, Nexen N Blue 4 Season stands out with various notable features like its reasonable price, reduced exterior nose, and impressive performance on Icy roads.
The weaknesses of the Vredestein Quatrac 5 majorly lay in its overall lower standing in the conducted tests. Alternatively, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season showed no specific weaknesses, evident in the solid qualities that allowed it to uphold a leading position in a majority of the tests.
In conclusion, both tyres have their unique strengths and minor weaknesses. However, superior test results indicate that the Nexen N Blue 4 Season offers more overall quality features, thus, earning a higher recommendation.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Nexen N Blue 4 Season Satisfactory2. Vredestein Quatrac 5 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Nexen N Blue 4 Season Still recommended2. Vredestein Quatrac 5 Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
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 | Running costs | ||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 2+ | ||
| Vredestein Quatrac 5 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2- | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 3+ | 2- | 2 | 2 | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,4 | 45,2 | |||||
| Vredestein Quatrac 5 | 43,9 | 48,6 | |||||
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season | 43,6 | 49,9 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Rating | |||||
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| Best values in test | 9,0 | velmi doporučeno | |||||
| Vredestein Quatrac 5 Rating: Still recommended | 7,8 | ještě doporučeno | |||||
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season Rating: Still recommended | 7,9 | ještě doporučeno | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | uspokojivé | 1,8 | 2,4 | 2,2 | 2,2 | 3,1 | 0,5 | 1,7 |
| Vredestein Quatrac 5 Rating: Sufficient | dostatečné | 2,9 | 2,4 | 3,7 | 2,5 | 3,2 | 2,0 | 1,8 |
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2,3 | 2,7 | 2,7 | 2,2 | 3,2 | 2,5 | 2,1 |
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