Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
Across seven shared tests in 17-18-inch sizes, Pirelli sweeps overall victories, repeatedly topping dry and wet disciplines while maintaining solid snow performance. Kleber counters with standout snow braking, low noise, lower rolling resistance, and notably stronger mileage and cost-per-km-an attractive package for budget-minded drivers in colder regions.
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 seven tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 | seven |
While it might look like the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is better than the Kleber Quadraxer 3 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
- Class-leading snow braking and strong overall snow balance
- Lower rolling resistance and fuel use in multiple tests
- Higher projected mileage with lower abrasion and better cost-per-km
- Quiet, comfortable ride at an accessible price
- Best-in-test dry and wet braking across all shared tests
- Superior wet and dry handling with strong aquaplaning resistance
- Well-balanced performance and composed, sporty feel
- Consistently top overall results (7/7 test wins)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during seven dry braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped the vehicle in 4.46% less distance than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Dry Braking: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 1.65% faster around a lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 2.15% faster around a lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 scored 5.26% more points than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped the vehicle in 6.92% less distance than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Wet Braking: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 3.24% faster around a wet lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 4.47% faster around a wet lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 scored 5.26% more points than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during four wet circle tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 3.7% faster around a wet circle than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Wet Circle: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 floated at a 5.03% higher speed than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Straight Aqua: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 slipped out at a 10.07% higher speed than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during five snow braking tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 stopped the vehicle in 4.8% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Snow Braking: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 accelerated 2.1% faster than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Snow Traction: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 had 0.37% better snow traction than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Snow Traction: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 0.35% faster around a lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 0.55% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
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 5% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 provided 3.12% more lateral grip than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Snow Circle: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 0.7% faster through a slalom than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Snow Slalom: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 scored 2.17% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
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 three noise tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 measured 0.42% quieter than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Noise: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Wear
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during two wear tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 is predicted to cover 14.1% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Wear: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Value
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during two value tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 proved to have a 20.29% better value based on price/1000km than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Value: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 had a 1.84% lower rolling resistance than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 used 5.14% less fuel than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Abrasion
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 lost 20.74% less particle wear matter than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Abrasion: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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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%
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Driver Reviews
Across 44 reviews, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is widely praised as a top-tier all-season tire with strong dry and especially wet grip/braking, plus reassuring performance in snow for a 4-season. Many drivers also highlight low cabin noise, good comfort, predictable handling at the limit, and wear that looks encouraging for the mileage covered. The main recurring downside is inconsistent quality control reported by several users (out-of-round tires causing vibration/shimmy and warranty frustration), and a smaller but repeated theme that the tire can feel softer/less responsive than a true summer tire-particularly in warmer temperatures or when driven very sportily.
Based on 46 reviews with an average rating of 83%
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
In dry conditions manages to have acceptable levels of grip in a straight line, slight wheel spin sometimes but cannot complain since the M2 is RWD 365bhp.
Very strong tire in the dry and super progressive, really lets you know when it does begin to slip when doing spirited driving. A big strong point as these tires still allow the vehicle to be driven in a sporting manner.
In the wet they are okay for wet straight line grip, it spins up pretty... Continue reading this review using the link below
Conclusion
Kleber Quadraxer 3 shines where winter and running costs matter most. It repeatedly stops shorter on snow, runs quieter, rolls easier, and shows lower abrasion with longer projected mileage and better value scores. If your winters are frequent and you prioritize low ownership costs over ultimate wet pace, the Kleber is compelling. Otherwise, the Pirelli is the clear all-round benchmark and the safer choice in mixed, especially wet, conditions.
Key Differences
- Safety edge in rain: Pirelli shortens wet braking by roughly 3-10% vs. Kleber across tests
- Dry performance: Pirelli leads braking and handling, offering crisper control
- Snow trade-off: Kleber typically stops shorter on snow; Pirelli is slightly quicker in some dynamic snow tasks
- Aquaplaning: Pirelli holds a clear advantage in both straight and curved tests (often 5-15%)
- Running costs: Kleber shows lower rolling resistance, better wear, and stronger value metrics
- Noise/comfort: Both comfortable; Kleber is marginally quieter in several tests
Overall Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 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.