Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
Drivers weighing year-round security versus total cost of ownership will find a clear trade-off: the Kleber delivers shorter stopping distances and markedly better snow performance, whereas the Toyo stretches a tank and a tread life further, often at the expense of grip in the wet and on snow.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been ten tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Kleber Quadraxer 3 | ten |
While it might look like the Kleber Quadraxer 3 is better than the Toyo Celsius AS2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Consistently shorter dry and wet braking distances across all shared tests
- Class-leading winter capability for the segment (traction, handling, braking)
- Strong straight-line aquaplaning resistance and overall wet control
- Low noise and good comfort with competitive subjective handling
- Excellent tread life and low running costs
- Good price-to-mileage value proposition
- Occasional strengths in curved aquaplaning and stable dry handling
- Generally competitive rolling resistance/economy in several tests
Dry Braking
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during ten dry braking tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 stopped the vehicle in 4.81% less distance than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Dry Braking: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 0.78% faster around a lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 0.22% faster around a lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 scored 2.17% more points than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during ten wet braking tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 stopped the vehicle in 4.48% less distance than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Wet Braking: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 1.13% faster around a wet lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 0.14% faster around a wet lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 scored 2.22% more points than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during four wet circle tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 1.48% faster around a wet circle than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Wet Circle: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 floated at a 2.68% higher speed than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 slipped out at a 1.95% higher speed than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during five snow braking tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 stopped the vehicle in 3.93% less distance than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Braking: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 accelerated 11.75% faster than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Traction: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 had 11.07% better snow traction than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Traction: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 4.94% faster around a lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during five snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 4.99% faster around a lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 scored 8% more points than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 provided 6.45% more lateral grip than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Circle: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during four snow slalom tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 6.86% faster through a slalom than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Slalom: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 scored 10% more points than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Noise
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during five noise tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 measured 0.79% quieter than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Noise: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Tire Weight
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during two tire weight tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 weighed 5.22% less than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Tire Weight: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Wear
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during four wear tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 is predicted to cover 20.87% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Wear: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Value
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during four value tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 proved to have a 29.39% better value based on price/1000km than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Value: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Price
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during one price tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 cost 20.19% less than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Price: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 had a 0.75% lower rolling resistance than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 and Toyo Celsius AS2 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tires performed equally well
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 emitted 16.85% less particle wear matter than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Abrasion: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Abrasion
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 lost 2.35% less particle wear matter than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Abrasion: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Real World Driver Reviews
Kleber Quadraxer 3 Driver Reviews
Drivers rate the Kleber Quadraxer 3 very highly, praising its confident winter capability (snow and ice), excellent wet grip with strong aquaplaning resistance, and a quiet, comfortable ride. Many note solid dry performance for everyday driving, good longevity, and strong value compared to premium options like Michelin CrossClimate. A few isolated reviews mention high-speed noise or less inspiring dry grip versus previous models, but these are in the minority. Overall, it's viewed as a safe, refined, and durable all-season choice.
Based on 25 reviews with an average rating of 86%
Toyo Celsius AS2 Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Toyo Celsius AS2 for excellent comfort, low noise, and confident grip in wet and dry, with several noting stable snow performance for an all-season. A few report a softer, slightly spongy feel and average handling focus, and one low-scoring review found wet/snow performance uninspiring. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive with comfort and quietness as standout strengths.
Based on 5 reviews with an average rating of 79%
Motorway driving is on par with many other tires; the wind noise coming from the car is always louder than the tires themselves, so no trouble there; you get just a wee bit less fuel efficiency overall (compared to the more expensive choice), but it is nothing to transcendental, on the dry they... Continue reading this review using the link below
Conclusion
The Toyo Celsius AS2's counter is value: it repeatedly offers longer wear life (circa +20-30%) and stronger price-per-1,000 km scores, with respectable economy in several tests. If your priority is minimizing running costs in milder climates with infrequent snow, the Toyo makes sense. If you want the safer all-rounder, especially for mixed or wintry conditions and shorter stopping distances in both dry and wet, choose the Kleber. The practical takeaway: Kleber for safety-first all-season versatility; Toyo for budget-led, high-mileage motoring.
Key Differences
- Safety margin: Kleber wins 10/10 dry braking and 10/10 wet braking comparisons, often by 3-7%.
- Winter performance: Kleber leads snow traction/handling/braking by 5-16% in multiple tests.
- Aquaplaning: Kleber usually better in straight-line; Toyo sometimes edges curved aquaplaning.
- Wear and value: Toyo delivers ~20-30% longer projected mileage and better cost per 1,000 km.
- Noise/comfort: Kleber is typically quieter and rates higher subjectively for comfort.
- Rolling resistance/economy: Mixed, but Toyo trends slightly better on RR/consumption in several tests.
Overall Winner: Kleber Quadraxer 3
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.