Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 32
- TR Score
- 8.8/10
- Owners say
- 78% · 15
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tires, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 finished ahead 7 times and the N Blue 4Season 2 twice. The Quadraxer 3 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 7.6% higher speed; the N Blue 4Season 2 lasted 40.6% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Kleber Quadraxer 3 if you want an all-season that repeatedly delivers proper snow traction and braking, and tends to resist aquaplaning better. Pick the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 if your priority is long life, low rolling resistance and low noise, and you only rarely face real snow conditions.
Where the Quadraxer 3 is stronger
- Stronger snow braking, traction and snow handling in every shared test that measured snow, including Auto Bild 2026 and Auto Bild 2023.
- Better resistance to aquaplaning, repeatedly leading straight and curved aquaplaning in Auto Bild 2023, Auto Zeitung 2023 and the 2024 sports car test.
- Generally competitive on rolling resistance versus the Nexen in several shared tests, including Auto Bild 2023 and the 2024 sports car test.
Where the N Blue 4Season 2 is stronger
- Much higher projected mileage in Auto Bild's 2023 all-season test, and better wear again in Auto Bild 2026.
- Lower rolling resistance in Auto Bild's 2026 all-season test, and strong pass-by noise results there too.
- Dry braking can be a standout, for example around 3% shorter than the Kleber in Auto Bild 2026 and also ahead in the 2024 sports car all-season test.
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Quadraxer 3 vs N Blue 4Season 2 at a glance
| Category | Quadraxer 3 | Gap | N Blue 4Season 2 |
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| Shared tests won9 shared tests | 7 | 2 | |
| Dry14 measurements | 9 | 5 | |
| Wet28 measurements | 18 | The Quadraxer 3 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 7.6% higher speed (5 tests) | 8 |
| Snow20 measurements | 19 | The Quadraxer 3 stopped 6.6% shorter on snow (5 tests) | 1 |
| Comfort9 measurements | 4 | Level between the two. | 4 |
| Value9 measurements | 5 | The Quadraxer 3 had 3.1% lower rolling resistance (5 tests) | 4 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The Quadraxer 3 by 0.6 | 8.8/10 |
| Owner rating32 and 15 reviews | 86% | The Quadraxer 3 by 8 points | 78% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 90% | The Quadraxer 3 by 4 points | 86% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | +5.7% | The Quadraxer 3 was dearer in 2 of 3 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 72 | 62 sizes made in both | 118 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 9 tests, 2023 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Quadraxer 3 | Field | N Blue 4Season 2 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P7 of 15 | P15 of 15 | |
| 2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 Sets | P13 of 30 | P9 of 30 | |
| 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test | P8 of 11 | P6 of 11 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test | P8 of 30 | P20 of 30 | |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P7 of 37 | P16 of 37 | |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test | P5 of 11 | P6 of 11 | |
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test | P4 of 9 | P9 of 9 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P7 of 16 | P12 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout | P8 of 35 | P9 of 35 |
Performance profile
15 measurements from the 9 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Quadraxer 3
N Blue 4Season 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 6 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Quadraxer 3
N Blue 4Season 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Quadraxer 3
N Blue 4Season 2
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Quadraxer 3 86% from 32 reviews and the N Blue 4Season 2 78% from 15. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 56.7 | 0.2% | 56.8 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 166 | 1.6% | 169 | 5-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 44.9 | 0.2% | 45.1 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.12 | 0.6% | 14.2 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 48.2 | 7.6% | 44.8 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 51.8 | 8.3% | 56.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 42.5 | 4.3% | 40.8 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.2 | 4.9% | 11.7 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 77.8 | 3% | 80.2 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Quadraxer 3 scores 9.4 and the N Blue 4Season 2 8.8 out of 10.
| Quadraxer 3 | Category | N Blue 4Season 2 | ||
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| 82 | Dry | 86 | ||
| 68 | Wet | 51 | ||
| 79 | Comfort | 71 | ||
| 66 | Value | 64 | ||
| 87 | Snow | 47 | ||
| - | Ice | 91 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Quadraxer 3 | Category | N Blue 4Season 2 | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 8.1 | ||
| 8.3 | Wet Grip | 7.9 | ||
| 8.4 | Road Feedback | 7.6 | ||
| 7.7 | Handling | 7.7 | ||
| 8.7 | Wear | 8.5 | ||
| 9.1 | Comfort | 8.5 | ||
| 8.5 | Snow Grip | 7.2 | ||
| 8.1 | Ice Grip | 6.4 | ||
Owners rate the Quadraxer 3 86% from 32 reviews and the N Blue 4Season 2 78% from 15. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Kleber Quadraxer 3
- 86%from 32 reviews
- 90%would buy again
- 424,943 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Kleber Quadraxer 3 highly overall (85% average, with no outright negative reviews), most often praising its low road noise and cushioned, comfortable ride. Winter ability is a standout too, with many reporting strong traction in snow and dependable cold-weather grip, backed up by generally secure wet and dry grip. The main drawback is that a smaller but noticeable group mention the tire getting noisier or losing performance as it wears, and a few also note a slight hit to fuel economy.
- Quiet on the road for an all-season tire
- Strong snow traction and winter confidence
- Comfortable, compliant ride
- Reassuring wet grip
- Can lose grip or feel less consistent as it wears
- Slightly higher rolling resistance / fuel use
- Road noise can be an issue for some (especially at certain speeds)
Summarised by AI from 28 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 32 Quadraxer 3 reviews5 years on the Citroen C8, they held up good, with no remarks on ride quality or wear. Easily comparable to vector 4 season or crossclimate.
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2
- 78%from 15 reviews
- 86%would buy again
- 145,500 milesdriven by reviewers
With an 80% average score and 10 of 12 reviews rating it positively, owners generally find the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 to be a capable all-season option with dependable dry and wet grip, plus reassuring traction in snow for everyday driving. A notable minority mention ice performance, and opinions are mixed here (around a third of owners commenting), with a couple finding it excellent and a similar number reporting it's not as confidence-inspiring as a dedicated winter tire. Comfort and refinement also come through strongly, with several owners describing it as particularly quiet.
- Strong dry grip for an affordable all-season
- Confident wet grip in mixed conditions
- Surprisingly capable traction in snow
- Very low road noise
- Mixed ice grip versus a proper winter tire
- Soft/squishy feel or sidewalls when pushed
Summarised by AI from 12 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 15 N Blue 4Season 2 reviewsIn the meantime, I've driven 32,000 miles (51,000 km) on these tires (see current photos), and I have to say, they're still performing excellently on my car. Summers here are hot, and winters are mild; we rarely get snow, just wet and slushy roads. These all-season tires are the perfect choice for these conditions, eliminating the need for unnecessary tire changes (except for swapping the front tires to the rear and vice versa). And they’re a great fit for my car (Kia Optima K5). The only downside is that at highway speeds, within a certain speed range, a pulsating noise occurs due to the tread pattern, but as soon as the speed goes above or below that range, it goes away. I highly recommend them for everyday driving—I’d buy them again.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 72 sizes of the Quadraxer 3 and 118 of the N Blue 4Season 2, 62 of them made in both.
| Category | Quadraxer 3 | N Blue 4Season 2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 72 sizes, 14 to 20 inch | 118 sizes, 14 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 62 sizes 155/65 R14165/65 R14165/70 R14175/65 R14175/70 R14185/60 R14185/65 R14175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/50 R15and 50 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | B86%A14%C1% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C67%D26%B7% | C81%D18%B2% |
| EU label noise | 69-71 dB A74%B26% | 71-73 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 121 of 121 | 200 of 200 |
| On the market since | 2022 | 2022 |
| Replaced | Kleber Quadraxer 2 (2016) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Quadraxer 3 was the dearer tire in 2 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 5.7% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Nine independent tests have put the Kleber Quadraxer 3 and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 head to head, including Auto Bild's all-season tests in 2026 and 2023, Auto Zeitung's 2023 all-season test, a 2024 sports car all-season test, Auto Bild's 2025 SUV all-season test, and three large braking or overview comparisons from 2023 to 2026.
Across those shared appearances the Kleber comes out ahead more often overall, typically by being the more winter-capable all-season and by repeatedly posting stronger aquaplaning and snow numbers. The Nexen's case is narrower but clear, it tends to look best when the focus is efficiency, noise and mileage, and it can be sharp on dry braking.
The headline is that Quadraxer 3 is the safer bet if you genuinely need all-season snow performance, while the N Blue 4Season 2 looks more like a mild-winter, high-mileage choice that can give away too much on snow, and sometimes in the wet depending on the test.
Conclusion
Taken together, the shared tests show two quite different takes on an all-season. The Kleber Quadraxer 3 is consistently the stronger winter performer. In Auto Bild's 2026 all-season test it is markedly better on snow across every discipline, with snow braking about 11% shorter and traction about 15% higher, and that pattern repeats in Auto Bild 2023, Auto Zeitung 2023 and the 2024 sports car all-season test where the Kleber is again a few to several percent better on snow braking, traction and snow handling. It also repeatedly shows better aquaplaning resistance, with straight-line aquaplaning typically around 6 to 10% stronger than the Nexen in Auto Bild 2023, Auto Zeitung 2023 and the 2024 sports car test.
The Nexen N Blue 4Season 2's strengths are much more about running qualities and longevity, and it is not subtle. In Auto Bild's 2023 all-season test its projected mileage is far higher, roughly 70% more than the Kleber, and in Auto Bild's 2026 all-season test it again leads wear by about 11% and has lower rolling resistance by about 8%. It is also usually the quieter of the two in the Auto Bild tests, and it can be very competitive on dry braking, for example beating the Kleber by about 3% in Auto Bild 2026.
Wet performance is the messy part. Several tests favor the Kleber on wet braking by a meaningful margin, notably the 2025 braking test (about 9% shorter) and Auto Zeitung 2023 (about 6% shorter). But other tests swing the other way, such as the 2025 Auto Bild SUV all-season test where the Nexen brakes about 4% shorter in the wet, and the 2024 sports car all-season test where it is about 2% shorter. Auto Bild's 2026 test has wet braking essentially level between them on the measured numbers, yet both tires are criticised in the notes for wet behavior, and the Nexen is also flagged as slow in wet handling. Overall, the Kleber looks like the more dependable choice when conditions turn wintry and when standing water is a risk, while the Nexen suits drivers who prioritize low energy use, low noise and long life, and who see little or no snow.
Quadraxer 3 vs N Blue 4Season 2: your questions
Is the Kleber Quadraxer 3 or the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 the better tire?
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tires, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 finished ahead 7 times and the N Blue 4Season 2 twice. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Quadraxer 3 scores 9.4 and the N Blue 4Season 2 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Quadraxer 3 or the N Blue 4Season 2?
The Quadraxer 3 led 18 of the 28 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it resisted straight aquaplaning at a 7.6% higher speed across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Quadraxer 3 led 9 of the 14 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The Quadraxer 3 led 19 of the 20 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.6% shorter on snow across 5 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Quadraxer 3 had 3.1% lower rolling resistance (5 tests); the N Blue 4Season 2 lasted 40.6% longer in the wear tests (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.7/10 for the Quadraxer 3 and 8.5/10 for the N Blue 4Season 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 9.1/10 for the Quadraxer 3 and 8.5/10 for the N Blue 4Season 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Quadraxer 3 86% from 32 reviews and the N Blue 4Season 2 78% from 15. 90% of Quadraxer 3 owners would buy it again, against 86% for the N Blue 4Season 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the Quadraxer 3 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 5.7% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Quadraxer 3 is made in 72 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the N Blue 4Season 2 in 118 (14 to 21 inch). 62 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Quadraxer 3 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the N Blue 4Season 2 B and C.
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