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    Kleber Quadraxer 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    2026 test data · 23 independent tests · 4 head-to-head

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    Kleber Quadraxer 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Kleber Quadraxer 2 and Michelin CrossClimate Plus appear in 23 tests, 4 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 Kleber Quadraxer 2 performs. It takes the win in snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 7 tests.

    How the Michelin CrossClimate Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 16 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 Michelin CrossClimate Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Kleber Quadraxer 2 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Kleber Quadraxer 2 if

    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Michelin CrossClimate Plus if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricKleber Quadraxer 2Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used716
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank9.55.1
    Latest test20222021
    Tire Lab Score92.394.5

    Tire Lab Score

    92.3
    Excellent · All Season
    94.5
    Excellent · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryKleber Quadraxer 2Michelin CrossClimate PlusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 10.7
    11
    Avg rank 4.7
    453
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 11.5
    1
    Avg rank 3.8
    1047
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.6
    112
    Avg rank 5.6
    122
    Kleber Quadraxer 2
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 4.0
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.3
    1
    Avg rank 5.6
    55
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 1.7
    21
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 6.7
    Avg rank 5.5
    11
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Kleber Quadraxer 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 10.7 for the Kleber Quadraxer 2.

    ☀️ Dry: Kleber Quadraxer 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 11.5 for the Kleber Quadraxer 2.

    ❄️ Snow: Kleber Quadraxer 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Kleber Quadraxer 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 5.6 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.

    🧊 Ice: Kleber Quadraxer 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Kleber Quadraxer 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kleber Quadraxer 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 7.3 for the Kleber Quadraxer 2.

    📏 Mileage: Kleber Quadraxer 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 4.5 for the Kleber Quadraxer 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Kleber Quadraxer 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.7 for the Kleber Quadraxer 2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Kleber Quadraxer 2 or Michelin CrossClimate Plus?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus ranks higher on average than the Kleber Quadraxer 2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kleber Quadraxer 2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus ranks better than the Kleber Quadraxer 2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus shows better mileage performance than the Kleber Quadraxer 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Kleber Quadraxer 2 appears in 7 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate Plus in 16, with 4 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 →