Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
The headline: Pirelli wins all five tests, repeatedly topping dry and wet braking, aquaplaning resistance, snow traction/handling, comfort and efficiency, often by meaningful margins (e.g., up to ~12% shorter dry stops and ~10-22% better aquaplaning resistance). Vredestein counters with strong subjective quietness, competitive wet handling pace in some tests, and a lower price orientation-but it trails in precision and stopping power, especially on dry roads and in deeper water or snow.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been five tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 | five |
While it might look like the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is better than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading dry and wet braking across tests (e.g., ~8-12% shorter dry stops)
- Outstanding aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved, +10-22% advantages)
- Strong snow/ice traction and confident snow handling
- Low rolling resistance and abrasion with good comfort
- Low external noise and pleasant ride
- Competitive wet handling pace in select tests
- Value-oriented pricing with decent wear
- Balanced everyday manners for mild climates
Dry Braking
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped the vehicle in 9.88% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Dry Braking: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 1.44% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 1.04% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 scored 20% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during four wet braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped the vehicle in 1.13% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Wet Braking: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Wet Braking - Cool
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped the vehicle in 4.96% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped the vehicle in 2.27% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus was 0.05% faster around a wet lap than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 0.09% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 scored 5.26% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 1.36% faster around a wet circle than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Wet Circle: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 floated at a 6.63% higher speed than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Straight Aqua: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 slipped out at a 15.13% higher speed than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during three snow braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped the vehicle in 2.58% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Snow Braking: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 accelerated 8.91% faster than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Snow Traction: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 had 8.66% better snow traction than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Snow Traction: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 4.49% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 2.59% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 scored 15.79% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 provided 8.36% more lateral grip than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Snow Circle: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 10.28% faster through a slalom than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Snow Slalom: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during two ice braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped the vehicle 7.17% shorter than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Ice Braking: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Ice Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one ice traction tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 accelerated 16.45% faster than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Ice Traction: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 scored 10.87% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Noise
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus was better during four noise tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus measured 0.97% quieter than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Noise: Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
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Wear
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one wear tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is predicted to cover 1.9% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Wear: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Value
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus was better during one value tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus proved to have a 2.99% better value based on price/1000km than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Value: Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 had a 9.99% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 used 1.72% less fuel than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 emitted 23.08% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Abrasion: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Real World Driver Reviews
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Driver Reviews
Across 42 reviews, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is praised for excellent wet braking, strong dry handling that feels close to a summer tyre, and surprisingly capable snow traction for an all-season. Many drivers highlight low noise, good ride comfort, high-speed stability, and promising wear for year-round use. A minority reported quality-control issues (out-of-round/vibrations), and several enthusiasts noted softer sidewalls with reduced steering precision in warmer temperatures. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with minor caveats around manufacturing consistency and warm-weather steering feel.
Based on 42 reviews with an average rating of 83%
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus Driver Reviews
Drivers of the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus report strong all-season capability with confident wet and snow traction, good high-speed stability, and a quiet, comfortable ride. Many found grip reliable across typical daily and motorway use, including winter trips, with several noting solid performance even in heat. A recurring criticism is a softer sidewall that can feel squishy and reduce steering precision, and a few mention slightly weaker dry cornering limits in hot conditions versus dedicated summer tyres. Overall sentiment is notably positive with the negatives being minority concerns.
Based on 10 reviews with an average rating of 82%
In dry conditions manages to have acceptable levels of grip in a straight line, slight wheel spin sometimes but cannot complain since the M2 is RWD 365bhp.
Very strong tyre in the dry and super progressive, really lets you know when it does begin to slip when doing spirited driving. A big strong point as these tyres still allow the vehicle to be driven in a sporting manner.
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Although I didn't get to drive them in winter temps yet, they seem to stick to the road very well for summer driving. They felt planted at speeds up to 120 mph (didn't take them further than that so can't tell), but a little slippery in corner acceleration on twisty roads, particularly on hot tarmac.
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Conclusion
The Quatrac Pro Plus remains a sensible, lower-cost option for mild climates and day-to-day commuting: it's quiet, reasonably comfortable, and can feel confident in the wet at steady speeds. However, its longer dry braking, merely adequate precision, and weaker aquaplaning and winter margins limit its appeal for enthusiastic drivers or those facing varied weather. Bottom line: choose Pirelli for broad-spectrum safety and capability; choose Vredestein if you prioritize price and quietness in mostly mild, rainy use.
Key Differences
- Braking performance: Pirelli consistently stops shorter on dry and wet (often 3-5 m advantage on dry).
- Aquaplaning: Pirelli shows notably higher float speeds and lateral stability (+10-22%).
- Winter capability: Pirelli leads snow traction/handling and ice braking; Vredestein is middling on snow.
- Handling precision: Pirelli offers sharper steering and limit behavior; Vredestein feels softer with delayed responses.
- Efficiency and wear: Pirelli generally lower rolling resistance and abrasion, slight edge in projected mileage.
- Comfort/noise/value: Vredestein is quieter and typically cheaper; Pirelli is more comfortable but pricier.
Overall Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
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