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Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Linglong Grip Master 4S

This head-to-head pits two touring all-season options for passenger cars: the Kleber Quadraxer 3 and the Linglong Grip Master 4S. Across four shared professional tests (2023-2025) in popular 17-18-inch sizes, the Kleber consistently finished in the upper tier, while the Linglong ranged from mid-pack to lower half depending on the discipline.

The data highlights a clear theme: the Kleber delivers broader, more balanced performance, especially in wet, snow, and aquaplaning safety metrics, whereas the Linglong shows flashes of strength in isolated braking results and price-led value. Drivers prioritizing year-round safety margins and efficiency will likely lean Kleber; strict budget shoppers or dry-focused urban use may find the Linglong compelling.
Quadraxer-3 VS Grip-Master-4S

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 four tests which compare both tires directly!

Summary of four total tests comparing both tires directly
TireTest WinsPerformance
Kleber Quadraxer 3three
three wins
Linglong Grip Master 4Sone
one wins

While it might look like the Kleber Quadraxer 3 is better than the Linglong Grip Master 4S 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 wet and snow performance (wins in wet handling, circle, aquaplaning; all snow tests)
  • Consistently shorter braking distances across multiple years (notably wet: up to +8.5%)
  • Lower rolling resistance and fuel use (RR ~18% lower; ~2.6% fuel saving)
  • Lower abrasion and solid wear (20% less abrasion; ~2% higher mileage)
  • Very competitive price/value (≈29% better price index)
  • Strong single-test braking in 2025 (dry and wet wins; 4/30 overall)
  • Comfortable, safe dry-road manners per qualitative notes
  • High claimed mileage potential

Dry Braking

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 stopped the vehicle in 3.33% less distance than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
38.65M
Linglong Grip Master 4S
39.98M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
38.3M
Linglong Grip Master 4S
41.3M (+3M)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
38.5M
Linglong Grip Master 4S
40.2M (+1.7M)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
38.5M
Linglong Grip Master 4S
40.2M (+1.7M)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
39.3M (+1.1M)
Linglong Grip Master 4S
38.2M

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 0.85% faster around a lap than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
94.5Km/H
Linglong Grip Master 4S
93.7Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
94.5Km/H
Linglong Grip Master 4S
93.7Km/H (-0.8Km/H)

Wet Braking

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 stopped the vehicle in 3.14% less distance than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
53.3M
Linglong Grip Master 4S
55.03M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
48.5M
Linglong Grip Master 4S
53M (+4.5M)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
58.4M
Linglong Grip Master 4S
59.8M (+1.4M)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
58.4M
Linglong Grip Master 4S
59.8M (+1.4M)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
47.9M (+0.4M)
Linglong Grip Master 4S
47.5M

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 2.52% faster around a wet lap than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
71.3Km/H
Linglong Grip Master 4S
69.5Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
71.3Km/H
Linglong Grip Master 4S
69.5Km/H (-1.8Km/H)

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 1.96% faster around a wet circle than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
12.01s
Linglong Grip Master 4S
12.25s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
12.01s
Linglong Grip Master 4S
12.25s (+0.24s)

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 floated at a 5.71% higher speed than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
75.3Km/H
Linglong Grip Master 4S
71Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
75.3Km/H
Linglong Grip Master 4S
71Km/H (-4.3Km/H)

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 slipped out at a 7.07% higher speed than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
3.11m/sec2
Linglong Grip Master 4S
2.89m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
3.11m/sec2
Linglong Grip Master 4S
2.89m/sec2 (-0.22m/sec2)

Snow Braking

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one snow braking tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 stopped the vehicle in 5.08% less distance than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
24.3M
Linglong Grip Master 4S
25.6M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
24.3M
Linglong Grip Master 4S
25.6M (+1.3M)

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 had 7.3% better snow traction than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
2727N
Linglong Grip Master 4S
2528N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
2727N
Linglong Grip Master 4S
2528N (-199N)

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 4.27% faster around a lap than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
53.9Km/H
Linglong Grip Master 4S
51.6Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
53.9Km/H
Linglong Grip Master 4S
51.6Km/H (-2.3Km/H)

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 7.11% faster through a slalom than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
4.22m/sec2
Linglong Grip Master 4S
3.92m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
4.22m/sec2
Linglong Grip Master 4S
3.92m/sec2 (-0.3m/sec2)

Noise

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 and Linglong Grip Master 4S performed equally well in noise tests.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
72dB
Linglong Grip Master 4S
72dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Both tires performed equally well

Kleber Quadraxer 3
72dB
Linglong Grip Master 4S
72dB

Wear

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one wear tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 is predicted to cover 1.93% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
50270KM
Linglong Grip Master 4S
49300KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
50270KM
Linglong Grip Master 4S
49300KM (-970KM)

Value

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Linglong Grip Master 4S was better during one value tests. On average the Linglong Grip Master 4S proved to have a 29.06% better value based on price/1000km than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
10.15Price/1000
Linglong Grip Master 4S
7.2Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Linglong Grip Master 4S

Kleber Quadraxer 3
10.15Price/1000 (+2.95Price/1000)
Linglong Grip Master 4S
7.2Price/1000

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 had a 18.31% lower rolling resistance than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
7.72kg / t
Linglong Grip Master 4S
9.45kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
7.72kg / t
Linglong Grip Master 4S
9.45kg / t (+1.73kg / t)

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 2.64% less fuel than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
4.8l/100km
Linglong Grip Master 4S
4.93l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
4.8l/100km
Linglong Grip Master 4S
4.93l/100km (+0.13l/100km)

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 lost 20.32% less particle wear matter than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
545g
Linglong Grip Master 4S
684g
Total weight loss after wear test in grams, lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
545g
Linglong Grip Master 4S
684g (+139g)

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Kleber Quadraxer 3 and Linglong Grip Master 4S.

In total the Kleber Quadraxer 3 has been reviewed 25 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.

The Linglong Grip Master 4S has been reviewed 0 times and drivers have given the tire 0% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Best Review for the Kleber Quadraxer 3
Given 77% 215/55 R17 on mostly country roads for 30,000 average miles
Kleber is part of the Michelin group, so it is easy to see how the technology found in the cross-climate has trickled down to this tire. I currently drive a Suzuki Vitara 2019, and the bulk of my drive is done by the wife commuting and my two big trips a year from Scotland to Italy or Poland.
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
Helpful 1282 - tire reviewed on June 2, 2025
View all Kleber Quadraxer 3 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Linglong Grip Master 4S
View all Linglong Grip Master 4S driver reviews >>

Conclusion

The Kleber Quadraxer 3 is the more complete tire: it wins 3 of 4 shared tests and dominates category scores in wet handling, aquaplaning, and all snow disciplines, while also trimming fuel use and abrasion thanks to lower rolling resistance. Its braking advantage is consistent across years and sizes, with meaningful gaps in wet and snow that translate to safer stopping and stability in real weather.

The Linglong Grip Master 4S counters with sharp value and a strong 2025 braking showing (4/30 overall, narrowly ahead in both dry and wet braking in that test). However, its weaker wet and snow performance in broader testing, plus higher rolling resistance, limit its all-round appeal. Choose the Kleber for confident four-season safety and efficiency; pick the Linglong if upfront cost is critical and your driving is mostly fair-weather, urban, and moderate speeds.
Key Differences
  • Overall consistency: Kleber places 7/17, 7/37, 8/35 vs Linglong 15/17, 14/37, 20/35; Linglong peaks at 4/30 in 2025 braking test
  • Wet safety: Kleber leads wet braking in 3/4 tests (up to +8.5%) and wins wet handling/circle; Linglong lags
  • Aquaplaning reserves: Kleber stronger in straight (+6%) and curved (+7.6%) aquaplaning
  • Snow performance: Kleber ahead in braking, traction, handling, and slalom (gaps ~4-8%)
  • Efficiency: Kleber lower rolling resistance (~18%); lower fuel use (~2.6%) and abrasion (~20%)
  • Value/price: Linglong significantly cheaper (better price index), appealing for budget-led purchases
Kleber Quadraxer 3

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.

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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.