Kleber Quadraxer 2 review
The Kleber Quadraxer 2 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly all-season tire that excels in comfort and noise suppression. While it performs reliably in moderate conditions and light winter weather, user experiences regarding wet-weather traction and long-term durability are polarized, with some reporting significant performance degradation as the tread wears.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
79%By road tests
74.7%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 14 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Kleber Quadraxer 2 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly all-season tire that excels in comfort and noise suppression. While it performs reliably in moderate conditions and light winter weather, user experiences regarding wet-weather traction and long-term durability are polarized, with some reporting significant performance degradation as the tread wears.
Pros
- Excellent value for money and price-to-performance ratio
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Competent performance in dry conditions and light winter weather
- Good overall versatility for drivers in regions with mild winters
Cons
- Noticeable decline in wet-weather grip as the tire ages
- Reports of poor traction on ice and in heavy rain
- Inconsistent manufacturing origin (China vs. Europe) depending on tire size
- Potential for increased noise levels on specific damp road surfaces
Worth knowing
- Users on smaller rim sizes (e.g., 16-inch) reported high satisfaction with comfort and silence.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles noted that while the tire is capable, it lacks the sharp handling response of dedicated summer tires.
- Some users expressed concern regarding the manufacturing origin of smaller tire sizes compared to larger diameter variants.
7 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
9th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Price | 4th of 10 |
2021 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
20th of 32
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 20th of 32 | |
| Dry Braking | 19th of 32 |
2020 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 14 | |
| Dry Handling | 12th of 14 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 14 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 14 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 14 | |
| Straight Aqua | 13th of 14 | |
| Noise | 4th of 14 | |
| Value | 5th of 14 | |
| Wear | 7th of 14 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 7th of 14 |
2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
14th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 31 |
2019 All Season tire Performance Overview · 225/45 R17
19th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 20th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 31 |
2019 Summer and All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
12th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 15 | |
| Noise | 12th of 15 |
2018 27 All Season tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
11th of 27
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
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