Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
Across 10 shared tests from 2022-2025, Michelin consistently finishes higher overall (9 test wins to 1) and dominates key safety metrics-especially dry and snow braking-while Kleber counters with strong aquaplaning resistance, excellent comfort/low noise, and better value. The pattern is clear: CC2 brings the performance ceiling; Quadraxer 3 brings balance and savings.
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 | one | |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 | nine |
While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 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
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance (frequent wins in straight and curved tests)
- Very quiet and comfortable ride (often best subjective comfort/noise)
- Strong snow and dry performance close to premium benchmarks
- Attractive pricing and value proposition
- Class-leading dry and snow braking/traction with consistently higher overall rankings
- Stable handling in dry and snow with precise steering
- Lower rolling resistance and typically better wear/mileage in major tests
- Good aquaplaning reserves and overall balance despite only average wet limits versus the very best
Dry Braking
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during ten dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 1.52% less distance than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.05% faster around a lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.76% faster around a lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 3.16% more points than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during nine wet braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 2.52% less distance than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Wet Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.75% faster around a wet lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.24% faster around a wet lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 2.17% more points than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four wet circle tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.29% faster around a wet circle than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Wet Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 floated at a 0.1% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 slipped out at a 4.79% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 0.51% less distance than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 accelerated 2.45% faster than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had 2.29% better snow traction than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.21% faster around a lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.48% faster around a lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 and Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed equally well in subj. snow handling tests.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Both tires performed equally well
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during six snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 3.24% faster through a slalom than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 scored 1.64% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Noise
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 0.49% quieter than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Tire Weight
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one tire weight tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 weighed 0.07% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Tire Weight: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Wear
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two wear tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is predicted to cover 11.03% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Wear: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Value
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during three value tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 proved to have a 12.32% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Value: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Price
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during two price tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 cost 14.9% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Price: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during six rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 4.7% lower rolling resistance than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 and Michelin CrossClimate 2 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 emitted 6.54% less particle wear matter than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 lost 3.3% less particle wear matter than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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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%
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Driver Reviews
Across 129 reviews, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is most often described as a highly confidence-inspiring all-weather tire with standout snow/slush capability and strong dry braking/handling for its category, letting many drivers avoid seasonal tire swaps. Comfort and cabin refinement are frequently praised, with many finding it quieter and smoother than prior summer or OEM tires, and tread life is commonly reported as good when aligned/rotated. The main recurring drawbacks are mixed wet-road feedback (a meaningful minority report reduced wet grip or aquaplaning confidence, sometimes worsening with wear), plus reports of higher noise on certain surfaces/with age, a small fuel/EV range penalty, and premium pricing.
Based on 140 reviews with an average rating of 81%
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 Kleber Quadraxer 3 is the pragmatic alternative. It mirrors much of Michelin's snow and dry competence with only small gaps, rides quieter and more comfortably, and often tops aquaplaning tests (both straight and curved). For everyday drivers in rainy climates or those sensitive to cabin noise and purchase price, it's compelling. Choose Michelin for maximum all-round safety and longevity; choose Kleber if you value comfort, aquaplaning security, and lower upfront cost-with the trade-off of slightly longer stops and higher rolling resistance.
Key Differences
- Safety margin: Michelin consistently stops shorter in the dry (~1-3% advantage across sizes).
- Winter edge: Michelin usually leads snow braking/traction/handling; Kleber is close but trails in most tests.
- Wet behaviour: Michelin generally posts better wet braking/handling, while Kleber tends to lag laterally; gaps are small to moderate depending on test.
- Aquaplaning: Kleber typically resists aquaplaning better (both straight and curved) than Michelin.
- Comfort/noise: Kleber is quieter and often scores higher in subjective comfort; Michelin can ride firmer.
- Efficiency/longevity: Michelin has lower rolling resistance and, in recent testing, longer wear; Kleber trades higher RR for lower purchase price.
Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 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.