Has anyone heard of the Vredestein Quatrac? I'm looking at running that on my 2014 Limited in a 195/60R16. It'll be .26" (1.1%) shorter than the factory tire and a bit wider but looks like it'll fit fine. I want something that has a symmetrical tread pattern, even though I see a lot of people are happy with non- symmetrical tread tires.
The Quatrac has great grip and decent load ratings, I'm curious how it tracks on the road though.

Any thoughts?

 

First 195/60R16 will fit on rear (post 2009 frame) no question about that. Speed will show the same That is a very squared off tire may work ok if it is on a sidecar rig but aggressive snow tire is not a good idea for darksiding a two wheeler.
If you are planning to darkside a motor cycle symmetrical is the only thing you want to consider. Asymmetric are for 4 tires matching sets all around.
Going darkside is a personal choice. One if entered into requires a full understanding of what you getting into. Symmetrical are the most common.
Asymmetric tread patterns are for more aggressive Sport car type driving and meant to be used as a set properly placed on the Car..

The main reason for running a car tire on the rear of sidecar rig and on sidecar is wear. Running an aggressive snow tire kind of defeats the reason for do it in the first place.

 

While I personally agree with you about asymmetrical tires, it should be noted that relatively large fraction of Dark Siders run them and no one (on this site at least) is complaining about them.
I will also say that I find it strange that so many folks want to run the car tires that are most like the motorcycle tires they are replacing. For example, narrow and round shoulder tires. I personally want to run the widest, squarest shoulder tires. Wider with square shoulders means more rubber on the road and that is one of the primary attributes of going Darkside. I have run these wide, square tires on Dragon, the Cherohala, the 555 and many unnamed roads that were much more challenging without an issue. They do handle even more like a car tire at slow speeds and off camber turns, but it nothing you can't get used to. In return I believe they have better braking, better handling in the rain and a softer ride.

 

I guess I'll be the guinea pig on this one. I couldn't find any mention of this brand on any MC post on the 'net except one three wheel Spyder forum. Tire ordered and should be here in a few days.

 

Tire is in, waiting for a scissor jack to be delivered to lift the back of the bike off the table and then to find a shop to install it. I may have to install it myself once I get a couple of days off but I still have a scar on my nose from the last time I had to do that on my tractor. That was a LOT of blood...

 

Got the tire on but the roads have ice and snow today. Can't wait to get her out tomorrow.