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    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Kleber Quadraxer 3

    2026 test data · 37 independent tests · 8 head-to-head

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    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Kleber Quadraxer 3: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Kleber Quadraxer 3 appear in 37 tests, 8 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 performs. It takes the win in wet, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 25 tests.

    How the Kleber Quadraxer 3 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 12 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Kleber Quadraxer 3 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Hankook Kinergy 4S2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Choose Kleber Quadraxer 3 if

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Kinergy 4S2Kleber Quadraxer 3
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used2512
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.16.8
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score88.887.5

    Tire Lab Score

    88.8
    Very Good · All Season
    87.5
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Kinergy 4S2Kleber Quadraxer 3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.7
    6106
    Avg rank 7.4
    213
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.2
    364
    Avg rank 5.1
    143
    Kleber Quadraxer 3
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.5
    53
    Avg rank 5.0
    263
    Kleber Quadraxer 3
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 13.0
    		No data
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.9
    48
    Avg rank 6.7
    131
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 8.4
    3
    Avg rank 9.9
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.6
    143
    Avg rank 9.0
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 8 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Kleber Quadraxer 3

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 7.4 for the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Kleber Quadraxer 3

    The Kleber Quadraxer 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 5.2 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    ❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Kleber Quadraxer 3

    The Kleber Quadraxer 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    🧊 Ice: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Kleber Quadraxer 3

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Kleber Quadraxer 3

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 6.7 for the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

    📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Kleber Quadraxer 3

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to 9.9 for the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Kleber Quadraxer 3

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 9.0 for the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 or Kleber Quadraxer 3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 ranks higher on average than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Kleber Quadraxer 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 ranks better than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 shows better mileage performance than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appears in 25 independent tests, Kleber Quadraxer 3 in 12, with 8 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →