Roadhog RGAS02 vs Vredestein Quatrac
- TR Score
- 7.1/10
- Owners say
- -
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 81% · 30
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Vredestein Quatrac finished ahead 3 times and the RGAS02 not once. The RGAS02 stopped 4.6% shorter in the dry; the Quatrac stopped 11% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Vredestein Quatrac for a true all-season tyre-especially if you drive in frequent rain, encounter standing water, or see any regular winter conditions. Only consider the Roadhog RGAS02 if the absolute lowest purchase price matters most and your driving is predominantly dry and mild; otherwise, the repeated wet and winter shortfalls make it a poor safety/value proposition despite its strong dry braking.
Where the RGAS02 is stronger
- Strong dry braking performance versus Quatrac across all shared braking datasets (e.g., 38.5 m vs 40.3 m; 40 m vs 42 m)
- Lower upfront cost / better test value metric in AutoBild (6.74 vs 8.72 price/1000)
- Comparable fuel consumption in ADAC (both 5.6 l/100km)
Where the Quatrac is stronger
- Clearly superior wet braking and wet handling (e.g., 43.9 m vs 52.6 m wet braking; 75.5 vs 68.5 km/h wet handling)
- Much stronger aquaplaning resistance in straight and curves (e.g., 86 vs 74.7 km/h straight; 3.6 vs 2.4 m/s² curved)
- Better winter capability in shared tests (better snow braking and traction; slight edge on ice braking)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
RGAS02 vs Quatrac at a glance
| Category | RGAS02 | Gap | Quatrac |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 0 | 3 | |
| Dry4 measurements | 3 | The RGAS02 stopped 4.6% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 1 |
| Wet10 measurements | 1 | The Quatrac stopped 11% shorter in the wet (3 tests) | 8 |
| Snow6 measurements | 0 | The Quatrac stopped 5.3% shorter on snow (2 tests) | 6 |
| Ice1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Comfort2 measurements | 0 | The Quatrac was 2.1 dB quieter (2 tests) | 2 |
| Value6 measurements | 1 | The Quatrac lasted 15.5% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) | 4 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 7.1/10 | The Quatrac by 2.4 | 9.5/10 |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Quatrac was dearer in 2 of 2 | +26.6% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 61 | 24 sizes made in both | 39 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 3 tests, 2025 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | RGAS02 | Field | Quatrac |
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| 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | P15 of 16 | P4 of 16 | |
| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | P15 of 15 | P4 of 15 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test | P13 of 30 | P2 of 30 |
Performance profile
8 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
RGAS02
Quatrac
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 85%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 11 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
RGAS02
Quatrac
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | RGAS02 | Gap | Quatrac | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 39 | 4.6% | 40.87 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 99.3 | 0.1% | 99.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 46.77 | 11% | 40.97 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 40.3 | 1.7% | 41 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 68.5 | 10.2% | 75.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 12.76 | 6% | 12 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 70.1 | 16.2% | 81.4 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 2.24 | 51.8% | 3.39 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 19.9 | 5.3% | 18.85 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 2,302 | 10.6% | 2,545 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 49.8 | 4.6% | 52.1 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 3.3 | 10% | 3.63 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 22.5 | 0.9% | 22.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 73.6 | 2.1 dB | 71.5 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 39,025 | 15.5% | 44,725 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 8.75 | 0.1% | 8.74 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 5.6 | = | 5.6 | 0-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 68 | 11.8% | 60 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 1,212 | 7.6% | 1,311 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the RGAS02 scores 7.1 and the Quatrac 9.5 out of 10.
| RGAS02 | Category | Quatrac | ||
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| 98 | Dry | 79 | ||
| 31 | Wet | 96 | ||
| 7 | Comfort | 59 | ||
| 35 | Value | 55 | ||
| 12 | Snow | 66 | ||
| 16 | Ice | 93 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| RGAS02 | Category | Quatrac | ||
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| - | Dry Grip | 8.2 | ||
| - | Wet Grip | 8.6 | ||
| - | Road Feedback | 7.2 | ||
| - | Handling | 8.1 | ||
| - | Wear | 8.7 | ||
| - | Comfort | 7.9 | ||
| - | Snow Grip | 8.3 | ||
| - | Ice Grip | 7.2 | ||
Owners rate the Quatrac 81% from 30 reviews; the RGAS02 has no owner reviews yet. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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Vredestein Quatrac
- 81%from 30 reviews
- 86%would buy again
- 345,646 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Vredestein Quatrac is a strong all-season tyre, most often praised for excellent wet-road grip and confident performance in cold conditions, including light-to-moderate snow and ice. Many reviewers highlight strong longevity (often projecting 60-80k km) along with good comfort and generally low noise, making it a solid value alternative to pricier rivals. A minority note higher cabin noise on certain vehicles and slightly less sharp/softer dry handling (especially in hotter temperatures) compared with more summer-focused tyres.
- Excellent wet grip and confident wet braking
- Strong cold-weather performance (snow/ice capable for an all-season)
- Good longevity/treadwear and even wear reported by many
- Comfortable ride quality
- Can be noisier for some vehicles/sizes (noted by a minority)
- Dry handling/steering feel not as sporty or can feel softer in heat versus summer-oriented tyres
Summarised by AI from 28 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 30 Quatrac reviewsFinally retired these at 55k miles. They were real good over all. Average: price and comfort. Above average: off road, snow and ice grip. Way above average: wet and dry grip. The wear was good too, if my alignment didn't go out I could've gotten about 62k out of these.
These tires went through hell and back. I took my car off road several times with these, they went through several snow storms including a couple blizzards. They never once let me down. I once got mired about 4" deep in muddy sand and was able to get out (fwd civic).
I ended up buying a new set of these. Very satisfied overall, I doubt there's another tire that has such good performance across the board without being costly. My new set was around mid $700s in total including mount, balance and disposal.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 61 sizes of the RGAS02 and 39 of the Quatrac, 24 of them made in both.
| Category | RGAS02 | Quatrac |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 61 sizes, 14 to 19 inch | 39 sizes, 15 to 18 inch |
| Made in both | 24 sizes 175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/50 R15195/55 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15185/50 R16185/55 R16195/45 R16195/50 R16and 12 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B99%A1% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C77%D21%B1% | C69%D19%B8%A2%E2% |
| EU label noise | 71-73 dB B100% | 70-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 71 of 71 | 106 of 106 |
| On the market since | 2023 | 2020 |
| Replaced | - | Vredestein Quatrac 5 (2014) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Quatrac was the dearer tyre in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 26.6% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Roadhog's RGAS02 and Vredestein's Quatrac sit at opposite ends of the all-season market: the Roadhog is a budget touring all-season aimed at low upfront cost, while the Quatrac is a premium-touring option built to deliver balanced, higher-margin safety in mixed weather. With three shared test sets (including ADAC 2026 and AutoBild 2025), this comparison is less about “which is slightly better” and more about how far apart these tyres are in wet and winter-critical performance.
Across the tests, a clear pattern emerges: the Roadhog can look surprisingly competent in a narrow metric (notably dry braking), but it gives back far more in the conditions that typically define all-season safety-wet grip, aquaplaning resistance, and snow traction. The Quatrac, meanwhile, consistently places near the top of the field overall, built around strong wet-weather capability and more convincing day-to-day refinement.
Conclusion
Taken across ADAC 2026 (185/65 R15) and AutoBild 2025 (225/40 R18), the Vredestein Quatrac is the decisively better all-season tyre in real-world safety terms. Its wet performance advantage is large and repeatable: for example, AutoBild wet braking improves from 52.6 m (Roadhog) to 43.9 m (Quatrac), and aquaplaning thresholds are dramatically higher (straight aquaplaning 76.8 vs 65.5 km/h; curved aquaplaning 3.18 vs 2.07 m/s²). In winter metrics it also consistently leads (e.g., snow traction 2710 N vs 2444 N; snow braking 25.3 m vs 26.7 m). These gains align with the much stronger overall rankings (Quatrac 4/17 and 4/16; Roadhog 15/17 and 15/16).
The Roadhog RGAS02's one consistent highlight-shorter dry braking distances (e.g., 38.5 m vs 40.3 m; 40 m vs 42 m)-is not enough to compensate for its wet and winter deficits, especially given professional commentary describing it as weak in the wet, very poor in winter, and among the tyres to avoid. While it can win on purchase price/value in AutoBild (6.74 vs 8.72 price/1000), the safety shortfall plus generally shorter predicted mileage (ADAC wear 35,000 km vs 43,600 km) makes it a classic false economy for drivers who genuinely need an all-season solution. The practical takeaway: Quatrac is the tyre you buy to handle bad weather with confidence; Roadhog is the tyre you buy only if you're effectively treating “all-season” as “mostly dry-season.”
RGAS02 vs Quatrac: your questions
Is the Roadhog RGAS02 or the Vredestein Quatrac the better tyre?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Vredestein Quatrac finished ahead 3 times and the RGAS02 not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the RGAS02 scores 7.1 and the Quatrac 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the RGAS02 or the Quatrac?
The Quatrac led 8 of the 10 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 11% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The RGAS02 led 3 of the 4 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.6% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Quatrac led 6 of the 6 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.3% shorter on snow across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Quatrac lasted 15.5% longer in the wear tests (2 tests).
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Quatrac was 2.1 dB quieter (2 tests).
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Quatrac 81% from 30 reviews; the RGAS02 has no owner reviews yet.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Quatrac was the dearer tyre in 2 of them, by 26.6% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The RGAS02 is made in 61 sizes (14 to 19 inch) and the Quatrac in 39 (15 to 18 inch). 24 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the RGAS02 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Quatrac B and C.
Which is the newer tyre?
The RGAS02 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2023, the Quatrac in 2020. The Quatrac replaced the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.
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