Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
In numbers, the Kleber wins most objective categories-particularly snow, straight/curved aquaplaning, and rolling resistance-often by meaningful margins. The Nexen counters with better subjective comfort/noise in some tests and a massive wear advantage and value proposition. Wet handling precision swings test-to-test, but the core pattern remains: Kleber shines when it's cold or very wet (depth of water), Nexen is the calmer all-rounder with superb mileage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kleber Quadraxer 3 | six | |
| Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 | one |
While it might look like the Kleber Quadraxer 3 is better than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 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
- Outstanding snow performance (repeat wins in braking, traction and handling)
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved) for high-speed rain safety
- Consistently shorter braking distances on dry and often on wet
- Lower rolling resistance and slightly better fuel consumption
- Exceptional mileage and value (wear and price advantage)
- Good ride comfort and low noise in multiple tests
- Stable, predictable everyday handling on dry roads
- Occasionally stronger wet/dry handling laps in sportier sizes
Dry Braking
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.29% less distance than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Dry Braking: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was 1.75% faster around a lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was 0.37% faster around a lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 stopped the vehicle in 2.12% less distance than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was 0.29% faster around a wet lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was 0.94% faster around a wet lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 0.07% faster around a wet circle than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Wet Circle: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 floated at a 8.34% higher speed than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 slipped out at a 5.97% higher speed than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during four snow braking tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 stopped the vehicle in 5.46% less distance than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Snow Braking: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 had 6.31% better snow traction than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
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 8.32% faster around a lap than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 3.52% faster around a lap than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during three snow slalom tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 2.73% faster through a slalom than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
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 11.33% more points than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Noise
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during two noise tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 measured 0.04% quieter than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Noise: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Tire Weight
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one tire weight tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 weighed 3.02% less than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Tire Weight: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Wear
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was better during one wear tests. On average the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 is predicted to cover 41.35% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Wear: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 was better during one value tests. On average the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 proved to have a 47.19% better value based on price/1000km than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Value: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 had a 5.96% lower rolling resistance than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
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 3.7% less fuel than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Fuel Consumption: 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%
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 Driver Reviews
Drivers of the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 report a strong all-rounder with standout snow and ice traction, a very quiet and comfortable ride, and solid performance in typical dry and wet conditions. Many highlight excellent value and even improved fuel economy. A minority note that dry/wet grip can feel merely average at times and that traction in heavy standing water isn't class-leading, but overall satisfaction is high.
Based on 7 reviews with an average rating of 87%
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 Nexen N'blue 4Season 2 is the pragmatic choice for daily users prioritizing comfort, low noise and exceptional tread life/value. It's competent on dry and snow, but its wet margin is narrower-particularly in aquaplaning resistance-so heavy-rain regions should weigh that carefully. If you want winter assurance and water dispersion safety, pick Kleber. If you drive mostly urban/suburban miles with occasional seasons and want the best cost-per-km, pick Nexen.
Key Differences
- Snow capability: Kleber dominates snow braking/traction/handling across tests
- Aquaplaning: Kleber has notably higher straight and curved aquaplaning speeds
- Wet braking vs wet handling: Kleber often stops shorter; Nexen sometimes feels more precise in wet handling
- Dry performance: close, but Kleber edges dry braking more often; Nexen can post faster handling laps in some sizes
- Efficiency: Kleber shows lower rolling resistance and better fuel use
- Longevity and cost: Nexen delivers far higher projected mileage and stronger value scores
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.