Enhanced performance and an even more distinctive look for the high-performance all-season range.

  • Innovative ‘Passage’ theme is inspired by the seasons, reflecting the cycle of nature and time
  • Collaboration continues long-standing partnership between Apollo Tyres and Italdesign spanning over 25 years
  • All-new Quatrac Pro 2 will offer improved grip and stability in wet, dry and snowy conditions

The new Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 ultra-high-performance all-season tyre, scheduled to be launched across Europe this summer, will feature a distinctive sidewall design created in collaboration with Italdesign, the renowned Italian design, engineering and prototyping company.

Developed, engineered, and manufactured in Europe by Apollo Tyres Ltd”

and manufactured in Europe by Apollo Tyres Ltd, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 will feature an all-new structure, innovative materials and an advanced directional tread design that will make it one of the best-performing products in the popular all-season category. This technical capability is expressed visually through a striking sidewall, introducing a strong design signature that reinforces the Vredestein brand’s premium positioning.

Italdesign and Vredestein teams developed the new tyre’s sidewall to depict the seasons as a ‘seamless interplay of solids and voids’, with fluid graphical elements evoking leaves, snow and rain.

The overall ‘Passage’ theme reflects the cyclical nature of the seasons and the concept of journey and transition – from hot, dry landscapes to snow-covered surfaces. Visual elements such as ripples on water and cues of wind and movement reference the advanced all-season capabilities of the new tyre.

The result is a tyre that clearly stands out in a competitive all-season segment. By translating advanced all-season performance into a strong and instantly recognisable visual identity, the Quatrac Pro 2 demonstrates Apollo Tyres’ design-led approach to tyre engineering. The expressive sidewall helps convey the tyre’s capabilities at a glance, giving the Vredestein brand a tangible point of differentiation against competitors and reinforcing its reputation for innovation and premium performance.

“The theme of ‘Passage’ suggests a continuous path, where each season is a distinct yet interconnected stage, allowing for personal interpretation of the present moment,” explains Enrico Lago, Industrial Design Team Leader at Italdesign. “In this way,‘Passage’ invites reflection on life’s transient nature and how we navigate through time.

“Much like when we design a car, we see the sidewall of a Vredestein tyre as a blank canvas to bring character to a high-performance product. We have enjoyed more than 25 years of close collaboration with the Vredestein brand, and the insights gained from each project have laid the foundation for the next. The Quatrac Pro 2 marks another important chapter in this story.”

Building on a 27-year collaboration in tyre design

The Quatrac Pro 2 further strengthens the long-standing relationship between Apollo Tyres and Italdesign, which spans more than a quarter of a century. Previous collaborations include the original Vredestein Sportrac in 1999 and, more recently, the Ultrac Pro in 2024. Together, these projects have created a growing portfolio of products that combine class-leading technical innovation with world-class Italian styling, helping the Vredestein brand stand out in a highly competitive market.

Form meets function

By transforming the tyre sidewall into a visual canvas, Italdesign and Apollo Tyres have ensured the Quatrac Pro 2 makes a bold contribution to a vehicle’s overall aesthetic, as well as optimising its dynamic capabilities.

“The tyre balances advanced engineering with expressive design, reinforcing the Vredestein brand’s reputation for innovation and style,” comments Udyan Ghai, Group Head – Marketing at Apollo Tyres.

Research conducted by Apollo Tyres highlights strong consumer interest in tyre design, with a significant proportion of driving enthusiasts across Europe valuing aesthetics alongside performance. Notably, 43% of respondents agreed with the statement: “Tyres look boring – I’d like to buy a tyre with a sidewall design that is more distinctive than that of normal tyres.”

Ghai adds: “We’re proud of our long-standing relationship with Italdesign and it is extremely rewarding to bring to market something that is genuinely unique, perfectly aligned with the tyre’s all-season capabilities.”

A ‘do-everything’ performance-focused all-season tyre

The all-new Quatrac Pro 2 will be a breakthrough, ‘do-everything’ performance-focused Vredestein product, suitable for sportscars, supercars and high-performance saloons, hatchbacks and SUVs. It will be available across Europe from summer 2026 in a range of popular sizes.

The new tyre is engineered to be fully compatible with modern hybrid and battery electric vehicles, with low noise and rolling resistance, and a robust structure for rewarding dynamic response while managing higher vehicle weight.

Vredestein has been at the heart of the all-season segment from its inception in the early 1990s and many motorists continue to favour the brand when they purchase all-season products. Reflecting its status as a leader in the category, the Vredestein brand offers the broadest and most diverse range of all-season tyres.

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18th February 2026

Anicecommunication, media relations Apollo Tyres – Vredestein Italy