Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Linglong Sport Master 4S
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 32
- TR Score
- 8.7/10
- Owners say
- -
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 finished ahead 5 times and the Sport Master 4S not once. The Quadraxer 3 had 10.8% lower rolling resistance; the Sport Master 4S stopped 2.5% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Kleber Quadraxer 3 for regions with regular snow, frequent heavy rain, or drivers prioritizing safety, efficiency, and low noise. Linglong Sport Master 4S for milder climates with rare snow, drivers valuing sharper dry-road dynamics and lower upfront cost.
Where the Quadraxer 3 is stronger
- Outstanding snow performance (often winter-tire levels) in braking, traction and handling
- Best-in-test aquaplaning resistance (straight and often curved)
- Low noise and high comfort
Where the Sport Master 4S is stronger
- Class-leading dry handling pace and strong dry braking
- Competent wet braking/handling for the price
- Attractive purchase price/value score advantage
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 Sport Master 4S at a glance
| Category | Quadraxer 3 | Gap | Sport Master 4S |
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| Shared tests won5 shared tests | 5 | 0 | |
| Dry10 measurements | 2 | The Sport Master 4S stopped 2% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 8 |
| Wet20 measurements | 9 | The Sport Master 4S stopped 2.5% shorter in the wet (5 tests) | 11 |
| Snow16 measurements | 15 | The Quadraxer 3 stopped 12.1% shorter on snow (4 tests) | 1 |
| Comfort7 measurements | 5 | The Quadraxer 3 was 0.7 dB quieter (4 tests) | 1 |
| Value6 measurements | 6 | The Quadraxer 3 had 10.8% lower rolling resistance (4 tests) | 0 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The Quadraxer 3 by 0.7 | 8.7/10 |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | +45.5% | The Quadraxer 3 was dearer in 4 of 4 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 72 | 43 sizes made in both | 60 |
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 5 tests, 2025 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 | Sport Master 4S |
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| 2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 Sets | P13 of 30 | P18 of 30 | |
| 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tire Test | P6 of 10 | P8 of 10 | |
| 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test | P8 of 11 | P10 of 11 | |
| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P9 of 15 | P14 of 15 | |
| The Best All Season Tires for 2025/26 | P5 of 9 | P6 of 9 |
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Quadraxer 3
Sport Master 4S
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. 10 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Quadraxer 3
Sport Master 4S
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.
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.
| Measurement | Quadraxer 3 | Gap | Sport Master 4S | Wins | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 130 | 2% | 127 | 2-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 54.55 | 0.7% | 54.15 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 58.3 | 1.6% | 59.2 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 11.1% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 158 | 2.5% | 154 | 1-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 89.4 | 1.2% | 90.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 45.7 | 1.6% | 46.4 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 12.5% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.71 | 2.4% | 14.37 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 48.2 | 6.9% | 45.1 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.9 | 2.5% | 8.7 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 75 | 12.1% | 85 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.23 | 4.4% | 5.47 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 689 | 13.1% | 611 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 86.6 | 4.6% | 90.8 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 44 | 6.5% | 41.2 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 11.1% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.2 | 11.4% | 11 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.9 | 1.3% | 12.8 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 0.6% | scored | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.65 | 0.7 dB | 71.35 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 31,535 | 14.2% | 27,620 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.82 | 10.8% | 8.79 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 903 | 13.3% | 1,041 | 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 Sport Master 4S 8.7 out of 10.
| Quadraxer 3 | Category | Sport Master 4S | ||
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| 82 | Dry | 93 | ||
| 68 | Wet | 67 | ||
| 79 | Comfort | 52 | ||
| 66 | Value | 28 | ||
| 87 | Snow | 26 | ||
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 | Sport Master 4S | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | - | ||
| 8.3 | Wet Grip | - | ||
| 8.4 | Road Feedback | - | ||
| 7.7 | Handling | - | ||
| 8.7 | Wear | - | ||
| 9.1 | Comfort | - | ||
| 8.5 | Snow Grip | - | ||
| 8.1 | Ice Grip | - | ||
Owners rate the Quadraxer 3 86% from 32 reviews; the Sport Master 4S has no owner reviews yet. 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.
Linglong Sport Master 4S
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Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 72 sizes of the Quadraxer 3 and 60 of the Sport Master 4S, 43 of them made in both.
| Category | Quadraxer 3 | Sport Master 4S |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 72 sizes, 14 to 20 inch | 60 sizes, 13 to 19 inch |
| Made in both | 43 sizes 155/65 R14165/65 R14165/70 R14175/65 R14175/70 R14185/60 R14185/65 R14165/65 R15175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15and 31 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | B82%C18% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C67%D26%B7% | C52%D48% |
| EU label noise | 69-71 dB A74%B26% | 68-72 dB A85%B15% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 121 of 121 | 112 of 112 |
| On the market since | 2022 | - |
| Replaced | Kleber Quadraxer 2 (2016) | Linglong Grip Master 4S (2022) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Quadraxer 3 was the dearer tire in 4 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 45.5% 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.
Previous generation: Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Linglong Grip Master 4S (4 shared tests)
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.
This head-to-head pits two budget-friendly all-season touring tires with very different philosophies: the Michelin-group Kleber Quadraxer 3, a snow-biased all-rounder, versus the Linglong Sport Master 4S, a dry/wet-leaning value contender. Across four shared professional tests in 17-18-inch sizes, both delivered credible everyday performance but diverged sharply when conditions turned wintry or standing water built up.
Conclusion
Across the test portfolio, the Kleber established a clear edge in winter capability, aquaplaning safety, noise, rolling resistance and wear, translating into higher overall rankings in all four tests. The Linglong repeatedly led in dry handling and generally edged braking on dry and often wet surfaces, offering a sportier, more immediate feel at a keener purchase price, but it fell behind substantially on snow and in aquaplaning reserves. Choose based on climate and priorities: if you see regular snow or heavy rain, the Kleber's security margin is decisive; if you drive mostly in mild climates and value sharp dry responses on a budget, the Linglong fits the brief.
Quadraxer 3 vs Sport Master 4S: your questions
Is the Kleber Quadraxer 3 or the Linglong Sport Master 4S the better tire?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 finished ahead 5 times and the Sport Master 4S not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Quadraxer 3 scores 9.4 and the Sport Master 4S 8.7 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Quadraxer 3 or the Sport Master 4S?
The Sport Master 4S led 11 of the 20 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.5% shorter in the wet across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Sport Master 4S led 8 of the 10 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Quadraxer 3 led 15 of the 16 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 12.1% shorter on snow across 4 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Quadraxer 3 had 10.8% lower rolling resistance (4 tests).
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Quadraxer 3 was 0.7 dB quieter (4 tests).
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Quadraxer 3 86% from 32 reviews; the Sport Master 4S has no owner reviews yet.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the Quadraxer 3 was the dearer tire in 4 of them, by 45.5% 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 Sport Master 4S in 60 (13 to 19 inch). 43 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 Sport Master 4S B and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.
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