Auto Bild ranks Vredestein among 2026’s leading all-season tyre brands

Leading German automotive media outlet Auto Bild has placed Vredestein, an Apollo Tyres Ltd brand, joint second in its 2026 ranking of the best manufacturers of all-season tyres. The recognition follows multiple ‘Exemplary’ ratings for Vredestein all-season products in stand-alone tests.

The all-season category is one of three that Auto Bild focuses on for its annual manufacturer rankings, alongside assessment of brands producing summer and winter tyres.

Vredestein introduced its first all-season tyre, the Quatrac, in 1993, when the category was still in its infancy. In 2019, it extended the range with the Quatrac Pro, an all-season tyre developed specifically for high-performance cars. The Quatrac Pro 2, launched earlier this year, succeeded the original Pro as the high-performance flagship in the Vredestein all-season range. The new tyre carries an ‘A’ rating for wet grip and is available in sizes for 17- to 24-inch rims.

In Auto Bild’s recent all-season tyre test, the Quatrac Pro 2 delivered the best overall performance in the snow, and the second-shortest braking distance on wet roads to secure second place overall. Separately, in Auto Bild Allrad’s all-season tyre test, the Quatrac Pro 2 tyre was praised for its strong snow capability, as well as for delivering the shortest wet braking distance and strong results across other wet principles, sufficient to secure a second place in a hotly-contested assessment.

Yves Pouliquen, Vice President, Commercial (Europe, Middle East & Africa), at Apollo Tyres Ltd said: “When Vredestein began developing all-season tyres in 1993, the aim was to give drivers confidence in one set of tyres throughout the year. With the Quatrac Pro 2, we have extended that approach to drivers who also expect the precise handling of an ultra-high-performance tyre. We are proud to see our work on this product and our wider all-season portfolio recognised in Auto Bild’s annual ranking.”

The latest Auto Bild accolade follows recognition from other leading independent testers for Vredestein all-season products. For example, the Vredestein Quatrac was commended in Auto Moto und Sport’s recent test of 10 all-season tyres. This test resulted in the tyre receiving a ‘Very good’ rating and a ‘Price Performance’ recommendation.