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    Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    2026 test data · 44 independent tests · 8 head-to-head

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    Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 and Michelin CrossClimate 2 appear in 44 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 Kleber Quadraxer 3 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 12 tests.

    How the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 32 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 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Kleber Quadraxer 3 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Kleber Quadraxer 3 if

    • You prefer the Kleber Quadraxer 3's brand, sizing or price

    Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricKleber Quadraxer 3Michelin CrossClimate 2
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used1232
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.84.6
    Latest test20252026
    Tire Lab Score87.590.1

    Tire Lab Score

    87.5
    Very Good · All Season
    90.1
    Excellent · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryKleber Quadraxer 3Michelin CrossClimate 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.4
    213
    Avg rank 5.5
    9115
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.1
    143
    Avg rank 2.9
    22148
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.0
    263
    Avg rank 3.2
    271512
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 4.7
    111
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.7
    131
    Avg rank 5.8
    255
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.9
    Avg rank 9.5
    2
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.0
    Avg rank 8.4
    23
    Michelin CrossClimate 2

    Tests used in this comparison

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

    💧 Wet: Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.4 for the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

    ☀️ Dry: Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 5.1 for the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

    ❄️ Snow: Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 5.0 for the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

    🧊 Ice: Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 6.7 for the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

    📏 Mileage: Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 9.9 for the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to 9.0 for the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Kleber Quadraxer 3 or Michelin CrossClimate 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks higher on average than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kleber Quadraxer 3 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks better than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 shows better mileage performance than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Kleber Quadraxer 3 appears in 12 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate 2 in 32, 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 →