Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Kleber Quadraxer 3
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 70
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 32
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 10 times and the Quadraxer 3 not once. The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 6.5% shorter in the wet; the Quadraxer 3 stopped 3.7% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
For most drivers, pick the Continental AllSeasonContact 2: it's the more complete all-season with consistently superior wet braking/handling and top overall results. Choose the Kleber Quadraxer 3 if you want a quieter, better-value touring all-season with strong aquaplaning margins and a snow-friendly bias-and you can accept a clear deficit in wet grip and wet-cornering security.
Where the AllSeasonContact 2 is stronger
- Consistently class-leading wet braking across all shared tests (9/9 wins), often by ~6-8% shorter distances (e.g., 53.6 m vs 58.4 m; 44.9 m vs 47.9 m)
- Stronger wet handling and wet lateral grip (repeated wins in wet handling and wet circle; described as steady and easy to place by testers)
- Balanced 'rarely wrong' overall performance: frequent top-2 finishes in major group tests (e.g., 1st/9 AMS 2026; 2nd/15 AutoBild 2024/2025)
Where the Quadraxer 3 is stronger
- Very strong aquaplaning reserves: repeatedly higher straight and curved aquaplaning speeds/thresholds (wins most shared aquaplaning metrics)
- Dry braking performance edge in most comparisons (8 category wins; often ~3-5% shorter)
- Generally quiet/comfortable character; often among the quieter tires in external noise assessments
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
AllSeasonContact 2 vs Quadraxer 3 at a glance
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | Gap | Quadraxer 3 |
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| Shared tests won10 shared tests | 10 | 0 | |
| Dry19 measurements | 8 | The Quadraxer 3 stopped 3.7% shorter in the dry (10 tests) | 11 |
| Wet35 measurements | 23 | The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 6.5% shorter in the wet (10 tests) | 12 |
| Snow25 measurements | 10 | 14 | |
| Comfort10 measurements | 4 | Level between the two. | 4 |
| Value15 measurements | 6 | The Quadraxer 3 used 0.9% less fuel (2 tests) | 9 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The AllSeasonContact 2 by 0.1 | 9.4/10 |
| Owner rating70 and 32 reviews | 83% | The Quadraxer 3 by 3 points | 86% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 82% | The Quadraxer 3 by 8 points | 90% |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | +17% | The AllSeasonContact 2 was dearer in 6 of 6 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 140 | 59 sizes made in both | 72 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 10 tests, 2023 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | AllSeasonContact 2 | Field | Quadraxer 3 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P5 of 15 | P7 of 15 | |
| 2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 Sets | P8 of 30 | P13 of 30 | |
| 2026 AMS All Season Tire Test - 195/55 R16 | P1 of 9 | P8 of 9 | |
| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P2 of 15 | P9 of 15 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test | P7 of 30 | P8 of 30 | |
| The Best All Season Tires for 2025/26 | P2 of 9 | P5 of 9 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P2 of 15 | P7 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P3 of 37 | P7 of 37 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P2 of 16 | P7 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout | P5 of 35 | P8 of 35 |
Performance profile
20 measurements from the 10 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
AllSeasonContact 2
Quadraxer 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 85%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
AllSeasonContact 2
Quadraxer 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
AllSeasonContact 2
Quadraxer 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the Quadraxer 3 86% from 32. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 134 | 3.7% | 129 | 1-9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 61.8 | 0.8% | 61.2 | 3-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 144 | 6.5% | 154 | 10-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 86.9 | 2.8% | 89.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 48 | 5.2% | 45.6 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 17.4 | 2.8% | 17 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11.53 | 3.7% | 11.97 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46 | 5.2% | 48.4 | 0-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.4 | 6.7% | 10 | 0-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 82 | 0.4% | 82 | 1-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 4.72 | 9.8% | 5.23 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 87.5 | 1% | 86.6 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 38.2 | 0.3% | 38.2 | 2-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the Quadraxer 3 9.4 out of 10.
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | Quadraxer 3 | ||
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| 87 | Dry | 82 | ||
| 94 | Wet | 68 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 79 | ||
| 74 | Value | 66 | ||
| 84 | Snow | 87 | ||
| 42 | Ice | - | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | Quadraxer 3 | ||
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| 8.4 | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 8 | Road Feedback | 8.4 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 7.7 | ||
| 7.9 | Wear | 8.7 | ||
| 8.9 | Comfort | 9.1 | ||
| 8.3 | Snow Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 7.7 | Ice Grip | 8.1 | ||
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the Quadraxer 3 86% from 32. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
- 83%from 70 reviews
- 82%would buy again
- 667,287 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 highly overall (81% average), most often praising its smooth, comfortable ride and low noise levels, alongside very strong wet grip that inspires confidence. Dry grip is also widely viewed as secure and predictable, and around one in five owners report it coping well in snow for an all-season. The main recurring drawback is steering feel: around one in four owners describe softer, less immediate response, and tread life feedback is mixed, with a noticeable minority reporting faster-than-expected wear.
- Noticeably smoother, more comfortable ride
- Low cabin noise and a refined drive
- Excellent wet grip and confidence in the rain
- Strong dry grip and traction under acceleration
- Steering feels soft or delayed, with a dead spot for some drivers
- Tread life reports are inconsistent, with some seeing faster wear
- Handling can feel less sharp than expected in the dry
Summarised by AI from 61 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 70 AllSeasonContact 2 reviewsI chose XL-rated tires because I tend to drive a bit faster, and they provide better stability with less sidewall flex. I use them only during the winter, and they've been excellent. They are no noisier than winter tires, and in my experience they perform better in about 90% of winter conditions. The only exception is deep snow, where proper winter tires still have an advantage, although these tires handle it quite well too.
Kleber Quadraxer 3
- 86%from 32 reviews
- 90%would buy again
- 424,943 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Kleber Quadraxer 3 highly overall (85% average, with no outright negative reviews), most often praising its low road noise and cushioned, comfortable ride. Winter ability is a standout too, with many reporting strong traction in snow and dependable cold-weather grip, backed up by generally secure wet and dry grip. The main drawback is that a smaller but noticeable group mention the tire getting noisier or losing performance as it wears, and a few also note a slight hit to fuel economy.
- Quiet on the road for an all-season tire
- Strong snow traction and winter confidence
- Comfortable, compliant ride
- Reassuring wet grip
- Can lose grip or feel less consistent as it wears
- Slightly higher rolling resistance / fuel use
- Road noise can be an issue for some (especially at certain speeds)
Summarised by AI from 28 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 32 Quadraxer 3 reviews5 years on the Citroen C8, they held up good, with no remarks on ride quality or wear. Easily comparable to vector 4 season or crossclimate.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 140 sizes of the AllSeasonContact 2 and 72 of the Quadraxer 3, 59 of them made in both.
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | Quadraxer 3 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 140 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 72 sizes, 14 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 59 sizes 165/60 R15175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15205/60 R15205/65 R15185/50 R16195/45 R16195/50 R16and 47 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B98%C2% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B75%C20%A4%D1% | C67%D26%B7% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B97%A3% | 69-71 dB A74%B26% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 248 of 248 | 121 of 121 |
| On the market since | - | 2022 |
| Replaced | Continental AllSeasonContact (2017) | Kleber Quadraxer 2 (2016) |
| Awards | Highly Recommended: Best All Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Recommended: Best All Season Tires for SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: All-Season SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2026/27) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The AllSeasonContact 2 was the dearer tire in 6 of the 6 tests that listed prices, by 17% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Continental's AllSeasonContact 2 and the Kleber Quadraxer 3 aim at the same “one set all year” buyer, but they get there with very different priorities. The Continental is a premium-touring all-season designed to be a true all-rounder, while the Kleber (Michelin's budget-oriented sister brand) leans more toward comfort, winter friendliness and value.
Across 9 shared comparative tests and braking shootouts (sizes spanning 195/55 R16 to 225/40-45 R18), a clear pattern emerges: the AllSeasonContact 2 repeatedly scores near the top overall (often top-2), driven by strong wet performance and consistently good handling balance. The Quadraxer 3 tends to land mid-pack overall, frequently buoyed by strong aquaplaning reserves and competitive dry braking, but held back by notably weaker wet grip and wet handling-an important trade-off for many climates.
Conclusion
If you drive in a typical Central European/UK-style mix of rain, cool temperatures and occasional snow, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the safer and more confidence-inspiring choice. It wins every shared test on overall ranking (e.g., 1st/9 vs 8th/9 in the 2026 AMS test; 2nd/15 vs 9th/15 in 2025 AutoBild; 2nd/15 vs 7th/15 in 2024 AutoBild), largely because it is consistently strong on wet braking and wet handling. The wet-braking gap is not subtle: in multiple tests the Continental stops roughly 6-8% shorter (e.g., 44.9 m vs 47.9 m in 2025 AutoBild; 53.6 m vs 58.4 m in 2024 AutoBild), and it is repeatedly faster on wet handling.
The Kleber Quadraxer 3 makes its case differently. It very often wins dry braking (8 wins vs 1) and is repeatedly better in aquaplaning metrics (straight and curved aquaplaning wins across all shared datasets). It also tends to be quieter and frequently offers stronger value metrics (lower price/1000 km in AutoBild-style calculations) and sometimes slightly better wear/abrasion outcomes. However, the recurring weakness is wet grip at the limit: professional notes describe understeer, weak feedback, and class-last wet handling in the 2026 AMS test. The practical takeaway: choose the Continental if your “all-season” life includes lots of wet-road commuting and motorway rain; choose the Kleber if your priority is a calmer, cheaper tire with strong hydroplaning margins and decent snow bias-accepting that wet cornering/braking performance won't match the Continental.
AllSeasonContact 2 vs Quadraxer 3: your questions
Is the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or the Kleber Quadraxer 3 the better tire?
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 10 times and the Quadraxer 3 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the Quadraxer 3 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the AllSeasonContact 2 or the Quadraxer 3?
The AllSeasonContact 2 led 23 of the 35 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.5% shorter in the wet across 10 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Quadraxer 3 led 11 of the 19 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.7% shorter in the dry across 10 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Quadraxer 3 led 14 of the 25 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The AllSeasonContact 2 had 1.1% lower rolling resistance (6 tests); the Quadraxer 3 used 0.9% less fuel (2 tests). Owners rate wear 7.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 8.7/10 for the Quadraxer 3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Quadraxer 3 was 0.5 dB quieter (6 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 9.1/10 for the Quadraxer 3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the Quadraxer 3 86% from 32. 82% of AllSeasonContact 2 owners would buy it again, against 90% for the Quadraxer 3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the AllSeasonContact 2 was the dearer tire in 6 of them, by 17% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The AllSeasonContact 2 is made in 140 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the Quadraxer 3 in 72 (14 to 20 inch). 59 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the AllSeasonContact 2 is graded B for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Quadraxer 3 B and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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