Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Vredestein Quatrac

This head-to-head pits the value-focused Kleber Quadraxer 3 against the premium-leaning Vredestein Quatrac in the all-season touring class. Across seven shared tests from 2022-2024, the Vredestein consistently finishes higher overall, yet the Kleber repeatedly springs key wins in dry braking, snow performance, and aquaplaning resilience.

The pattern is clear: Vredestein dominates wet grip and dynamic handling, translating to class-leading safety margins in rain and a top overall win in AutoBild 2024 (1/17). Kleber counters with shorter dry stops in every test, strong snow traction/handling, lower fuel use in several rounds, and notably lower abrasion. Buyers are essentially choosing between wet-led precision and all-round value with winter bias.
Quadraxer-3 VS Quatrac

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!

Summary of seven total tests comparing both tires directly
TireTest WinsPerformance
Kleber Quadraxer 3one
one wins
Vredestein Quatracsix
six wins

While it might look like the Vredestein Quatrac 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

  • Class-leading dry braking across all shared tests
  • Strong snow traction and handling with secure aquaplaning resistance
  • Lower abrasion and often better fuel consumption/rolling resistance
  • Comfortable and quiet ride with solid longevity in multiple tests
  • Top-tier wet braking and wet handling performance
  • Balanced, direct steering and sporty, safe driving behavior
  • Consistently higher overall test finishes including 2024 AutoBild win
  • Good wear in latest testing and solid value at its performance level

Dry Braking

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during seven dry braking tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 stopped the vehicle in 4.11% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
38.97M
Vredestein Quatrac
40.64M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Kleber Quadraxer 3

2022 All Season Tire Market Overview
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:40.3M Vredestein Quatrac: 41.7M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:40.3M Vredestein Quatrac: 41.7M
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Kleber Quadraxer 3:38.58M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.09M
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:38.3M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.3M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:38.3M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.3M
2024 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:38.5M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.2M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:38.5M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.2M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 0.46% faster around a lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
76.6s
Vredestein Quatrac
76.25s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Vredestein Quatrac

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Kleber Quadraxer 3:76.6s Vredestein Quatrac: 76.25s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 0.14% faster around a lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
92Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac
92.13Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Quatrac

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:92.3Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 93.1Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:89.2Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 89Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:94.5Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 94.3Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac scored 3.16% more points than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
92 Points
Vredestein Quatrac
95 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Vredestein Quatrac

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Kleber Quadraxer 3:92 Points Vredestein Quatrac: 95 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 4.53% less distance than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
49M
Vredestein Quatrac
46.78M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Quatrac

2022 All Season Tire Market Overview
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:49.4M Vredestein Quatrac: 47.1M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:49.4M Vredestein Quatrac: 47.1M
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Kleber Quadraxer 3:30.43M Vredestein Quatrac: 31.68M
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:48.5M Vredestein Quatrac: 45.4M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:48.5M Vredestein Quatrac: 45.4M
2024 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:58.4M Vredestein Quatrac: 55.4M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:58.4M Vredestein Quatrac: 55.4M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 1.99% faster around a wet lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
60.39s
Vredestein Quatrac
59.19s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Vredestein Quatrac

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Kleber Quadraxer 3:60.39s Vredestein Quatrac: 59.19s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 5.63% faster around a wet lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
71.03Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac
75.27Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Quatrac

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:70.9Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 74.5Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:70.9Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 76.1Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:71.3Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 75.2Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac scored 5.26% more points than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
90 Points
Vredestein Quatrac
95 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Vredestein Quatrac

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Kleber Quadraxer 3:90 Points Vredestein Quatrac: 95 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 3.06% faster around a wet circle than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
12.1s
Vredestein Quatrac
11.73s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Quatrac

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:12.23s Vredestein Quatrac: 12.03s
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:12.07s Vredestein Quatrac: 11.62s
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:12.01s Vredestein Quatrac: 11.55s

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 1.93% higher speed than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
82.85Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac
81.25Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Kleber Quadraxer 3

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:83.6Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 81.4Km/H
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Kleber Quadraxer 3:92.1Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 89.4Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:80.4Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 79.2Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:75.3Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 75Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 slipped out at a 2.71% higher speed than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
3.32m/sec2
Vredestein Quatrac
3.23m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Kleber Quadraxer 3

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:3.5m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.18m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:3.36m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.27m/sec2
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:3.11m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.24m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during two snow braking tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.05% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
23.54M
Vredestein Quatrac
23.79M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Kleber Quadraxer 3

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:27.6M Vredestein Quatrac: 28.3M
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Kleber Quadraxer 3:19.05M Vredestein Quatrac: 19.65M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:23.2M Vredestein Quatrac: 23.1M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:24.3M Vredestein Quatrac: 24.1M

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 accelerated 3.55% faster than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
5.71s
Vredestein Quatrac
5.92s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Kleber Quadraxer 3

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Kleber Quadraxer 3:5.71s Vredestein Quatrac: 5.92s

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 2.89% better snow traction than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
2610.33N
Vredestein Quatrac
2535N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Kleber Quadraxer 3

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:2422N Vredestein Quatrac: 2400N
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:2682N Vredestein Quatrac: 2600N
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:2727N Vredestein Quatrac: 2605N

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 2.4% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
84.22s
Vredestein Quatrac
86.29s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Kleber Quadraxer 3

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Kleber Quadraxer 3:84.22s Vredestein Quatrac: 86.29s

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 0.97% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
55.87Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac
55.33Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

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

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:56.1Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 55.9Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:57.6Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 57.1Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:53.9Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 53Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 scored 5% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
100 Points
Vredestein Quatrac
95 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Kleber Quadraxer 3

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Kleber Quadraxer 3:100 Points Vredestein Quatrac: 95 Points

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 4.31% faster through a slalom than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
4.18m/sec2
Vredestein Quatrac
4m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Kleber Quadraxer 3

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:4.24m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 4.12m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:4.08m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.92m/sec2
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:4.22m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.97m/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 8% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
100 Points
Vredestein Quatrac
92 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Kleber Quadraxer 3

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Kleber Quadraxer 3:100 Points Vredestein Quatrac: 92 Points

Noise

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 and Vredestein Quatrac performed equally well in noise tests.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
72.27dB
Vredestein Quatrac
72.27dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Both tires performed equally well

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:72dB Vredestein Quatrac: 72.1dB
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:72.8dB Vredestein Quatrac: 72.9dB
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:72dB Vredestein Quatrac: 71.8dB

Tire Weight

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one tire weight tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac weighed 1.44% less than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
3985.65Kg
Vredestein Quatrac
3928.25Kg
Tire Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tire Weight: Vredestein Quatrac

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:7936Kg Vredestein Quatrac: 7820Kg
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:35.3Kg Vredestein Quatrac: 36.5Kg

Wear

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during two wear tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 is predicted to cover 0.69% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
48507.67KM
Vredestein Quatrac
48175.33KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Kleber Quadraxer 3

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:51244KM Vredestein Quatrac: 46295KM
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:44009KM Vredestein Quatrac: 43091KM
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:50270KM Vredestein Quatrac: 55140KM

Value

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one value tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 proved to have a 0.32% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
9.25Price/1000
Vredestein Quatrac
9.28Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Kleber Quadraxer 3

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:8.88Price/1000 Vredestein Quatrac: 8.75Price/1000
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:8.71Price/1000 Vredestein Quatrac: 9.75Price/1000
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:10.15Price/1000 Vredestein Quatrac: 9.34Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during two price tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac cost 9.99% less than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
260.35
Vredestein Quatrac
234.33
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Vredestein Quatrac

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:455 Vredestein Quatrac: 405
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Kleber Quadraxer 3:65.69 Vredestein Quatrac: 63.65

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 had a 2.85% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
7.84kg / t
Vredestein Quatrac
8.07kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Kleber Quadraxer 3

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:7.84kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 7.88kg / t
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Kleber Quadraxer 3:8.09kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 8.01kg / t
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:7.69kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 8.27kg / t
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:7.72kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 8.1kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during two fuel consumption tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 used 2.03% less fuel than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
5.31l/100km
Vredestein Quatrac
5.42l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Kleber Quadraxer 3

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:5.67l/100km Vredestein Quatrac: 5.56l/100km
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:5.47l/100km Vredestein Quatrac: 5.78l/100km
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:4.8l/100km Vredestein Quatrac: 4.91l/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 emitted 12.07% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
15.3Gram/1000km
Vredestein Quatrac
17.4Gram/1000km
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (Gram/1000km), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Kleber Quadraxer 3

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Kleber Quadraxer 3:15.3Gram/1000km Vredestein Quatrac: 17.4Gram/1000km

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 18.54% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
545g
Vredestein Quatrac
669g
Total weight loss after wear test in grams, lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Kleber Quadraxer 3

2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Kleber Quadraxer 3:545g Vredestein Quatrac: 669g

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Kleber Quadraxer 3 and Vredestein Quatrac.

In total the Kleber Quadraxer 3 has been reviewed 19 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.

The Vredestein Quatrac has been reviewed 21 times and drivers have given the tire 85% overall.

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

Best Review for the Kleber Quadraxer 3
Given 92% 205/55 R16 on a combination of roads for 5,000 miles
Very veeeery good and safe tires for all conditions! Wow. True all weather tires. For me Kleber Quadraxer3 is better than ContiAS and similar tires which take all stones from road. This not case with this tires.This tire is really safe and good in all conditions. Happy with this set and highly recommended. My set come from Poland factory. Goood!
Helpful 403 - tire reviewed on November 21, 2022
View all Kleber Quadraxer 3 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Vredestein Quatrac
Given 91% 215/60 R16 on a combination of roads for 21,000 average miles
I have driven 35 000 km, the front tires have 4,5 mm remaining, the rear tires have 5,5 mm remaining. I've driven in all types of surfaces (even a proper muddy offroad) and I've driven for 2 years during 4 seasons in Slovakia. The performance they can perform on snow mud is amazing. I don't have a single complaint about the tires. They grip fantastically on water, they only skid in really extreme manoeuvres, that's way beyond my driving ability. They are comfortable, they filter out bumps very well. I would buy again, the manufacturer has created the perfect product.
Helpful 511 - tire reviewed on November 1, 2023
View all Vredestein Quatrac driver reviews >>

Conclusion

If wet performance is your priority, the Vredestein Quatrac is the safer, more confidence-inspiring option. It repeatedly delivers shorter wet stops (wins 6/7 wet braking), faster wet handling laps, and balanced, direct steering-attributes that drove multiple podiums and the 2024 AutoBild win. It also offers strong longevity in the latest test and good overall value at its market position.

The Kleber Quadraxer 3 is the smarter buy for drivers who value short dry braking, high snow grip, robust aquaplaning safety, and running-cost advantages (lower fuel in several tests, lower abrasion). It's consistently excellent in snow and dry, comfortable, and often cheaper, but it trails in wet grip and steering precision. In short: Quatrac for wet-led safety and sporty feel; Quadraxer 3 for winter assurance and value-focused daily driving.
Key Differences
  • Wet performance: Quatrac clearly ahead (wins 6/7 wet braking; faster wet handling/circle).
  • Dry braking: Quadraxer 3 shorter in every test (e.g., 38.5 m vs 40.2 m in 2024 AB).
  • Snow: Quadraxer 3 generally stronger in traction/handling; Quatrac close on braking.
  • Aquaplaning: Quadraxer 3 better in straight and often curved aquaplaning.
  • Efficiency and wear: Quadraxer 3 shows lower abrasion and often lower fuel; Quatrac posts higher tread life in 2024 AB.
  • Overall results: Quatrac leads total wins (6 vs 1) and typically ranks higher.
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.