Engineered to be a breakthrough, ‘do-everything’ performance-focused product, the Quatrac Pro 2 represents a significant step forward for the Vredestein brand.

  • Directional tread design with 3D interlocking sipes for improved resistance to aquaplaning and optimised dry handling
  • Next-generation compound includes unique resins, polymers and a state-of-the-art multi-filler technology for enhanced traction and abrasion resistance
  • 3PMSF-certified, with best-in-class snow handling performance
  • Lighter construction reduces rolling resistance, supporting efficiency and EV range
  • Optimized balance between bead stiffness and belt design delivers improved cornering stability and lateral control without compromising ride comfort
  • One of the market’s most comprehensive all-season portfolios – covering rims up to 24 inches and with broadest section width range in the segment

The all-new Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 ultra-high-performance (UHP) all-season tyre, to be launched this summer, will feature next generation tread compound technology and a highly innovative structure to deliver an unrivalled combination of year-round safety, performance and efficiency across dry, wet and winter conditions.

Engineered to be a breakthrough, ‘do-everything’ performance-focused product, the Quatrac Pro 2 represents a significant step forward for the Vredestein brand, which has been a leader in the all-season segment since its inception in the early 1990s.

The new tyre has been designed and developed by Apollo Tyres Ltd at its Global R&D Centre in the Netherlands and will be manufactured at the company’s state-of-the-art production plant in Hungary.

Rather than evolving an existing tyre design, Apollo Tyres’ engineers adopted an entirely clean-sheet approach, rethinking tread design, materials and structure to address the inherent compromises traditionally associated with ultra-high-performance all-season tyres.

The all-new directional tread design

The all-new directional tread design developed specifically for ultra-high-performance all-season use features longitudinal grooves combined with a ‘V’ shaped tread pattern. This combination improves the aquaplaning performance, guaranteeing as well low exterior noise and excellent handling performance.

The longitudinal grooves enhance resistance to aquaplaning by providing effective water evacuation channels, while the sculpted lateral grooves balance wet performance with traction in winter conditions. A stable centre rib enhances dry handling steering precision and provides braking stability on wet and dry roads. The advanced 3D interlocking sipes in the shoulder blocks support grip on snow while maintaining tread block stability in dry and wet conditions.  Multi-pitch tread block sequence delivers a refined acoustic signature, particularly beneficial for electric and hybrid vehicles.

The Quatrac Pro 2 achieves an A-rated exterior noise label across the entire portfolio.

Next-generation compound developed for high grip and low rolling resistance

Central to the Quatrac Pro 2’s performance is an all-new, highly advanced next-generation traction compound that comprises a unique blend of resins and polymers, together with complex multi-filler technology. The result is a tyre with a broader operating window across a wide range of temperatures, with a particular focus on wet braking.

The new compound has been engineered to balance low-temperature flexibility with high-temperature stability. In colder climates and on wet, cold and snow-covered surfaces, it delivers reliable grip and traction. In warmer conditions and on hot, dry roads, the compound retains stiffness, helping to resist abrasion and deliver consistent grip and handling performance. This balance contributes to improved durability while supporting predictable performance throughout the year.

The tyre carries the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) marking, confirming compliance with UN regulatory winter performance standards and hinting at the tyre’s best-in-class snow handling.

The new compound, working in tandem with the tread design, is optimized for the demands of electric and hybrid vehicles. It ensures consistent grip and tread stability despite the added mass of battery systems and the high, immediate torque of electric motors.

Innovative structure delivers stability and precision

The aim of Apollo Tyres engineers was to provide the Quatrac Pro 2 with high levels of cornering stability, handling precision and safety, while maintaining ride comfort. Balancing these traditionally competing requirements distinguishes the tyre from other ultra-high-performance all-season products.

In parallel with compound development, the structure of the Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 has been entirely re-thought and re-engineered. Compared with established tyres in the all-season category, there are significant differences in the structural elements.

The Quatrac Pro 2 features a stiffer bead area combined with double taper at bead design to ensure consistent bead seating even during high-speed manoeuvres.  The redesigned bead area distributes forces more evenly across the tyre and enhances ride comfort and steering stability.

Completing the structural package, the Quatrac Pro 2 features a dedicated belt design for an optimised footprint shape for enhanced mileage.

In mixed fitment applications this improves steering precision at the front axle while delivering stability at the rear.

“The Quatrac Pro 2 has exceeded the very demanding performance target we set during development, while delivering superior wet grip, great snow handling, low rolling resistance and high mileage,” says Daniele Lorenzetti, Chief Technology Officer, at Apollo Tyres Ltd. “By focusing on the fundamentals of tyre behaviour and rethinking tread design, materials and structure, we have created a performance-focused all-season tyre that delivers stability, mileage, all-season grip with best wet performance in category.”

The Quatrac Pro 2 will be available in an extensive range of fitments for rim size from 17 to 24. Reinforcing its sporting credentials, the tyre will also be offered in section width of up to 355, offering unique solution to most powerful vehicles.

The portfolio offers tyre speed rating up to “Y” (300 km/h) confirming the tyre’s positioning at the very top of the UHP all-season category. High load rating (HL) options will be available on selected sizes.

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10 March 2026

Anicecommunication, media relations Apollo Tyres – Vredestein Italy