Vredestein unveils new generation Quatrac 5
Vredestein is introducing a completely new generation all-season tyre, the Vredestein Quatrac 5, successor to the acclaimed Vredestein Quatrac 3. Thanks to Vredestein’s comprehensive know-how and experience, and the technological ingenuity incorporated in the latest version of the tyre, this model has all the makings of a new benchmark in its segment.
Vredestein and all-season tyres have been an obvious match ever since the introduction of the first generation of the Quatrac in 1993. Like all Vredestein tyres, the new Vredestein Quatrac 5 is also developed in Apollo’s international R&D centre in Enschede, the main repository of the company’s innovation, experience and know-how. Here, everyone has the same aim: to stay at the cutting edge of tyre technology. Many independent tests by consumer and automobile associations have, over the years, proven that Vredestein is synonymous with safety, durability and great performance.
The new Vredestein Quatrac 5 is characterised by the sleek, asymmetrical design of the tread – a sophisticated symbiosis of winter and summer tyres. The profile on the summer side, with reduced air ratio, ensures excellent handling, great steering precision and plenty of lateral grip on dry and wet road surfaces. The winter side, which deploys sophisticated sipe technology, ensures exceptional grip on cold or snowy surfaces. Another striking feature is the asymmetrical outer longitudinal groove, the edges of which are placed at different angles in the tyre tread. This further optimises the stiffness of the tyre, resulting in greater stability and enhanced handling on dry road surfaces.
Several new technologies make their debut in the Vredestein Quatrac 5, such as the 3D Grip Claws. Arranged between the sipes in the middle of the tyre, they ensure perfect grip on bends and make it possible to accelerate quickly, even on snowy and icy roads.
Another new aspect of the Vredestein Quatrac 5 is the Full Silica tread compound mix, which is characterised by a special polymer composition. This ensures a high degree of resistance to wear – making for a long lifespan – while the even distribution of pressure results in an even wear pattern. The development of the tread compound was based on Vredestein’s newest mixers, which deploy a tandem mixing technique, with the first mixing stage and silanisation phase of the rubber compound taking place simultaneously.
A further key aspect of the Vredestein Quatrac 5 is the low rolling resistance, which reduces fuel consumption. Add to this the short braking distances on wet surfaces, plus exceptionally low rolling noise, and the Vredestein Quatrac 5 scores well on all three aspects of the EU tyre label. This has rightfully resulted in the tyre receiving the ‘green’ label. Vredestein Quatrac 5 also features the Three Peak Snowflake symbol and the regular M&S coding. This means that the all-season tyre complies with the guidelines in countries where winter tyres are compulsory.