Vredestein Quatrac 5
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Where did you get them?
Going to need a pair of 175/55R15's soon...
Are they directional?
Going to need a pair of 175/55R15's soon...
Are they directional?
They aren't Michelins, so they will likely be met with criticism here.
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The Quatrac 3's had a black snowflake, I believe...
Do the 5's?
Do the 5's?
No personal experience, but it seems like a pretty good tire in this category. It came in 3rd in this comparo, behind Nokian and Goodyear...
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/92873/all-season-tyre-test-2015-results-by-category
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/92873/all-season-tyre-test-2015-results-by-category
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
No personal experience, but it seems like a pretty good tire in this category. It came in 3rd in this comparo, behind Nokian and Goodyear...
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/92873/all-season-tyre-test-2015-results-by-category
Thank you! That review came out just after I had the tires installed -- I'd read everything about them I could find before that. That review makes me feel pretty good about their winter capabilities.
If I use the continental winter tire as my benchmark I'd say these tires (I paid $70/tire, mind you) performed very well.
Originally Posted By: mattwithcats
Where did you get them?
Going to need a pair of 175/55R15's soon...
Are they directional?
I can't remember right now but I'll PM you with the website later.
No personal experience, but it seems like a pretty good tire in this category. It came in 3rd in this comparo, behind Nokian and Goodyear...
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/92873/all-season-tyre-test-2015-results-by-category
Thank you! That review came out just after I had the tires installed -- I'd read everything about them I could find before that. That review makes me feel pretty good about their winter capabilities.
If I use the continental winter tire as my benchmark I'd say these tires (I paid $70/tire, mind you) performed very well.
Originally Posted By: mattwithcats
Where did you get them?
Going to need a pair of 175/55R15's soon...
Are they directional?
I can't remember right now but I'll PM you with the website later.
Good to hear! I was expecting this post from one of the European members, not from someone living in VA. A true "mountain and snowflake" all-season tire seems appropriate for the climate down there. Heck, it would likely work just fine for most of NY, too.
A fellow forum member asked you where you bought them and you can't remember, really? We're talking about four car tires here! Why would you ask if anyone has any experience driving on them if you allegedly bought them a month ago? Your story doesn't jive with me.
Originally Posted By: Finklejag
A fellow forum member asked you where you bought them and you can't remember, really? We're talking about four car tires here! Why would you ask if anyone has any experience driving on them if you allegedly bought them a month ago? Your story doesn't jive with me.
Your tinfoil hat must be on a little too tight.
Bought them here.
I asked if anyone had any experience with them because I was looking for other peoples opinion about them to see if they liked them as well? Is that strange?
A fellow forum member asked you where you bought them and you can't remember, really? We're talking about four car tires here! Why would you ask if anyone has any experience driving on them if you allegedly bought them a month ago? Your story doesn't jive with me.
Your tinfoil hat must be on a little too tight.
Bought them here.
I asked if anyone had any experience with them because I was looking for other peoples opinion about them to see if they liked them as well? Is that strange?
Originally Posted By: JRed
Originally Posted By: mattwithcats
Where did you get them?
Going to need a pair of 175/55R15's soon...
Are they directional?
And yes, looking at the tread design on my tires (195/65/15) they are directional.
They don't look directional to me. They are Asymmetrical?
also Tires-easy doesnt list that model on their website just their sportrac and snowtrac models.
http://www.tires-easy.com/tires-search/195-65-15?filtering=,brand,tireBrand,VREDESTEIN
Originally Posted By: mattwithcats
Where did you get them?
Going to need a pair of 175/55R15's soon...
Are they directional?
And yes, looking at the tread design on my tires (195/65/15) they are directional.
They don't look directional to me. They are Asymmetrical?
also Tires-easy doesnt list that model on their website just their sportrac and snowtrac models.
http://www.tires-easy.com/tires-search/195-65-15?filtering=,brand,tireBrand,VREDESTEIN
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Originally Posted By: JRed
And yes, looking at the tread design on my tires (195/65/15) they are directional.
Isn't 195/55/15 the correct size for your Prius?
And yes, as Rand mentioned, Quatrac 5 is asymmetric.
And yes, looking at the tread design on my tires (195/65/15) they are directional.
Isn't 195/55/15 the correct size for your Prius?
And yes, as Rand mentioned, Quatrac 5 is asymmetric.
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: JRed
And yes, looking at the tread design on my tires (195/65/15) they are directional.
Isn't 195/55/15 the correct size for your Prius?
Ugh... screw up on my part. I believe 185/65/15 is the correct size.
Originally Posted By: JRed
And yes, looking at the tread design on my tires (195/65/15) they are directional.
Isn't 195/55/15 the correct size for your Prius?
Ugh... screw up on my part. I believe 185/65/15 is the correct size.
Originally Posted By: Rand
Originally Posted By: JRed
Originally Posted By: mattwithcats
Where did you get them?
Going to need a pair of 175/55R15's soon...
Are they directional?
And yes, looking at the tread design on my tires (195/65/15) they are directional.
They don't look directional to me. They are Asymmetrical?
also Tires-easy doesnt list that model on their website just their sportrac and snowtrac models.
http://www.tires-easy.com/tires-search/195-65-15?filtering=,brand,tireBrand,VREDESTEIN
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: JRed
And yes, looking at the tread design on my tires (195/65/15) they are directional.
Isn't 195/55/15 the correct size for your Prius?
And yes, as Rand mentioned, Quatrac 5 is asymmetric.
Youre right, asymmetric but not directional.
Also, I bought these in 185/65/15. I had been ordering tires in 195/something(65?55?)/15 since that size was cheaper from discount tire the last couple of tires orders I made for the Prius. I order a lot of tires, got confused.
Just wanted to say that even though these tires get bad reviews for hydro planing my wife thinks they're fantastic in the rain, and we've had plenty here over the last few days.
Originally Posted By: JRed
Originally Posted By: mattwithcats
Where did you get them?
Going to need a pair of 175/55R15's soon...
Are they directional?
And yes, looking at the tread design on my tires (195/65/15) they are directional.
They don't look directional to me. They are Asymmetrical?
also Tires-easy doesnt list that model on their website just their sportrac and snowtrac models.
http://www.tires-easy.com/tires-search/195-65-15?filtering=,brand,tireBrand,VREDESTEIN
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: JRed
And yes, looking at the tread design on my tires (195/65/15) they are directional.
Isn't 195/55/15 the correct size for your Prius?
And yes, as Rand mentioned, Quatrac 5 is asymmetric.
Youre right, asymmetric but not directional.
Also, I bought these in 185/65/15. I had been ordering tires in 195/something(65?55?)/15 since that size was cheaper from discount tire the last couple of tires orders I made for the Prius. I order a lot of tires, got confused.
Just wanted to say that even though these tires get bad reviews for hydro planing my wife thinks they're fantastic in the rain, and we've had plenty here over the last few days.
220$ free shipping and no tax.. those are a steal!
They are good tires just mostly unheard of in North America
There is also 2 different types of wet handling
The actual traction which is a function of the tread compound
and the hydroplaning resistance which is mainly determined by the tread pattern and depth.
They are good tires just mostly unheard of in North America
There is also 2 different types of wet handling
The actual traction which is a function of the tread compound
and the hydroplaning resistance which is mainly determined by the tread pattern and depth.
Yeah, when I bought them I think I paid ~$70/tire including shipping.
The only thing I don't like is that it looks like the tread siping isn't full depth. It might be, and I just can't see it -- if the siping isn't full depth I would understand as these tires have great steering response, and I really don't think you could get the kind of handling these tires have with full-depth siping.
Even if I had to order a set every year I still can't complain if they're 90% as good as a snow tire in snow/slush. That's the whole reason I bought them.
The only thing I don't like is that it looks like the tread siping isn't full depth. It might be, and I just can't see it -- if the siping isn't full depth I would understand as these tires have great steering response, and I really don't think you could get the kind of handling these tires have with full-depth siping.
Even if I had to order a set every year I still can't complain if they're 90% as good as a snow tire in snow/slush. That's the whole reason I bought them.
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