Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
Across the test set, the Quadraxer 3 consistently finishes higher overall (including 7/37 vs 16/37 in a large 2024 market overview) and posts repeat wins in wet aquaplaning and winter metrics. Nexen occasionally counters with marginally stronger dry and wet handling laps in sportier sizes, and delivers a huge advantage in tread life and purchase value. The result is a clear performance vs. value trade-off.
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 five tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Kleber Quadraxer 3 | five |
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 aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved) with ~9-10% higher thresholds
- Consistently stronger snow performance (braking, traction, handling)
- Shorter dry and wet braking in most tests
- Lower rolling resistance and slightly better fuel use
- Exceptional tread life and strong value (projected ~75,000 km, best in group)
- Occasional edge in dry/wet handling laps in sport sizes
- Stable, secure overall behavior and good snow capability for the price
- Competitive dry braking and comfort
Dry Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during four 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
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:38.3M | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 39.2M |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:38.3M | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 39.2M |
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:37.2M | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 37.9M |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Kleber Quadraxer 3:38.8M | ✓ Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 37.9M |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview 225/50 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:38.5M | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 39.4M |
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
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Kleber Quadraxer 3:85.5s | ✓ Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 84s |
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two 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 0.62% faster around a lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:89.2Km/H | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 88.5Km/H |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Kleber Quadraxer 3:88.3Km/H | ✓ Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 90.1Km/H |
Wet Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during four wet braking tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 stopped the vehicle in 2.13% less distance than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:48.5M | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 48.8M |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:48.5M | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 48.8M |
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:46.1M | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 49M |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Kleber Quadraxer 3:46.8M | ✓ Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 45.7M |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview 225/50 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:58.4M | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 61.4M |
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
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Kleber Quadraxer 3:102.8s | ✓ Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 102.5s |
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 0.21% faster around a wet lap than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:70.9Km/H | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 70.5Km/H |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
Kleber Quadraxer 3:71.9Km/H | ✓ Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 72Km/H |
Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 0.49% faster around a wet circle than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Wet Circle: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Kleber Quadraxer 3:12.07s | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 12.07s |
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Kleber Quadraxer 3:16.4s | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 16.4s |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:14.4s | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 14.6s |
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 floated at a 9.14% higher speed than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:80.4Km/H | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 72.8Km/H |
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:81.7Km/H | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 74.2Km/H |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:74.3Km/H | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 67.8Km/H |
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 slipped out at a 7.17% higher speed than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:3.36m/sec2 | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 3.04m/sec2 |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:2.22m/sec2 | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 2.13m/sec2 |
Snow Braking
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during three snow braking tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 stopped the vehicle in 5.31% less distance than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Snow Braking: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:23.2M | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 24.7M |
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:24.9M | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 25.6M |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:23M | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 24.8M |
Snow Traction
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 had 6.73% better snow traction than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Snow Traction: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:2682N | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 2539N |
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:2687N | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 2493N |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:2743N | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 2534N |
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 >>
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:51.8s | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 56.5s |
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during two snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 3.57% 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 >>
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:57.6Km/H | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 55.4Km/H |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:57.3Km/H | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 55.4Km/H |
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during three snow slalom tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 6.52% faster through a slalom than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Snow Slalom: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:4.08m/sec2 | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 3.82m/sec2 |
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:3.98m/sec2 | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 3.69m/sec2 |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:4.37m/sec2 | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 4.11m/sec2 |
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 25% more points than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:8 Points | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 6 Points |
Noise
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during two noise tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 measured 1.02% quieter than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Noise: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Kleber Quadraxer 3:72.8dB | ✓ Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 72.7dB |
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:67dB | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 69dB |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:73.2dB | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 73.5dB |
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
See how the Tire Weight winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:35.3Kg | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 36.4Kg |
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 >>
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Kleber Quadraxer 3:44009KM | ✓ Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 75034KM |
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 >>
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Kleber Quadraxer 3:8.71Price/1000 | ✓ Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 4.6Price/1000 |
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 had a 6.35% 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 >>
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:7.69kg / t | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 8.01kg / t |
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:7.4kg / t | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 7.8kg / t |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:8.38kg / t | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 9.23kg / 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 3.7% less fuel than the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kleber Quadraxer 3:5.47l/100km | Nexen N Blue 4Season 2: 5.68l/100km |
Real World Driver Reviews
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Kleber Quadraxer 3 and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
In total the Kleber Quadraxer 3 has been reviewed 19 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.
The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 has been reviewed 3 times and drivers have given the tire 96% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2.
Conclusion
The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2's proposition is durability and cost. While it can edge Kleber on certain sport-tuned handling metrics, the differences are small. Its headline is wear-one test projected ~75,000 km, about 70% more than Kleber-plus strong pricing, making its total cost of ownership compelling. However, its aquaplaning margins are weaker and winter pace lags Kleber, which matters in heavy rain and snow.
Choose Kleber if you prioritize safety margins in rain and snow with broadly stronger braking. Choose Nexen if you drive mostly in mild conditions and want maximum mileage per euro/dollar with acceptable year-round performance.
Key Differences
- Overall rankings favor Kleber across major tests (e.g., 7/37 vs 16/37; 5/13 vs 6/13)
- Kleber brakes shorter on dry and wet in most measurements; Nexen occasionally counters in sport handling
- Aquaplaning: Kleber leads decisively (~9-10% higher straight aqua speeds, stronger curved aqua)
- Winter: Kleber clearly ahead in snow braking, traction, and handling across all shared tests
- Efficiency: Kleber shows lower rolling resistance and marginally lower fuel consumption
- Longevity and value: Nexen delivers substantially longer wear and lower cost per 1,000 km
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.