Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Kleber Quadraxer 3
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 81
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 32
In the 12 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 10 times and the Quadraxer 3 twice. The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 13.4% longer in the wear tests; the Quadraxer 3 stopped 6.7% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Goodyear if wet-road safety and balanced handling are top priorities, especially for mixed or rainy climates. Choose Kleber if you want the best dry braking, excellent snow confidence, and a quieter, lower-cost package-provided you're comfortable with more cautious driving on wet corners.
Where the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is stronger
- Outstanding wet braking and best-in-group wet handling across most tests
- Stable, precise handling balance in all conditions with strong curved aquaplaning reserves
- Consistently competitive on snow (traction/handling) with good all-round security
Where the Quadraxer 3 is stronger
- Shortest dry braking in virtually every test
- Excellent snow performance and confidence, often near winter-tire levels
- Very comfortable and quiet ride quality
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.
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Quadraxer 3 at a glance
| Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Gap | Quadraxer 3 |
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| Shared tests won12 shared tests | 10 | 2 | |
| Dry23 measurements | 10 | The Quadraxer 3 stopped 6.7% shorter in the dry (12 tests) | 13 |
| Wet46 measurements | 38 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped 3.6% shorter in the wet (12 tests) | 8 |
| Snow36 measurements | 13 | The Quadraxer 3 lapped the snow handling course 2.5% faster (3 tests) | 21 |
| Comfort15 measurements | 6 | The Quadraxer 3 was 0.5 dB quieter (8 tests) | 8 |
| Value17 measurements | 6 | The Quadraxer 3 had 3.1% lower rolling resistance (9 tests) | 10 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | Level | 9.4/10 |
| Owner rating81 and 32 reviews | 82% | The Quadraxer 3 by 4 points | 86% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 78% | The Quadraxer 3 by 12 points | 90% |
| Pricein the 7 tests that listed prices | +9.5% | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was dearer in 7 of 7 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 102 | 52 sizes made in both | 72 |
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 12 tests, 2022 to 2025
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 | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Field | Quadraxer 3 |
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| 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tire Test | P5 of 10 | P6 of 10 | |
| 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test | P5 of 11 | P8 of 11 | |
| The Best All Season Tires for 2025/26 | P4 of 9 | P5 of 9 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P4 of 15 | P7 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P6 of 37 | P7 of 37 | |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test | P3 of 11 | P5 of 11 | |
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test | P1 of 9 | P4 of 9 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P6 of 16 | P7 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout | P12 of 35 | P8 of 35 | |
| 2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test | P2 of 10 | P4 of 10 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P1 of 15 | P4 of 15 | |
| 2022 All Season Tire Market Overview | P6 of 35 | P4 of 35 |
Performance profile
24 measurements from the 12 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Quadraxer 3
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 95%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 2 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Quadraxer 3
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
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Quadraxer 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews and the Quadraxer 3 86% from 32. 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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| 138 | 6.7% | 128 | 0-12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.93 | 1.7% | 72.22 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 57.3 | 1.1% | 56.6 | 5-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 153 | 3.6% | 159 | 11-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 80.52 | 4.3% | 84.2 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 47 | 4.2% | 45.1 | 6-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.73 | 2.5% | 14.1 | 7-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49.4 | 1% | 49.8 | 3-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.6 | 3.2% | 9.3 | 6-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 76 | 0.5% | 76 | 4-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.46 | 0.3% | 5.47 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 633 | 0.8% | 629 | 3-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 75.99 | 2.5% | 74.21 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 39.9 | 0.6% | 39.7 | 3-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.2 | 2.2% | 13.5 | 2-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.41 | 0.5 dB | 70.89 | 2-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8,424 | 2.6% | 8,787 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 34,089 | 13.4% | 30,141 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.14 | 3.1% | 7.85 | 4-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.41 | 1.9% | 5.31 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 16.6 | 7.8% | 15.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scores 9.4 and the Quadraxer 3 9.4 out of 10.
| Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Category | Quadraxer 3 | ||
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| 65 | Dry | 82 | ||
| 89 | Wet | 68 | ||
| 68 | Comfort | 79 | ||
| 73 | Value | 66 | ||
| 81 | Snow | 87 | ||
| 87 | Ice | - | ||
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
| Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Category | Quadraxer 3 | ||
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| 8.3 | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 7.8 | Road Feedback | 8.4 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 7.7 | ||
| 8.6 | Wear | 8.7 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 9.1 | ||
| 8.4 | Snow Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 7.5 | Ice Grip | 8.1 | ||
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews and the Quadraxer 3 86% from 32. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- 82%from 81 reviews
- 78%would buy again
- 1,078,534 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 highly overall (average 79.9%), with most praising its dependable all-round grip, particularly in the wet, where over half of reviewers comment positively. Dry grip, snow traction and cold-weather performance are also frequently highlighted, and around a third of owners report strong tread life. The main recurring downsides are a noticeably weaker dry braking performance and slightly vague steering feel, raised by around one in five and around one in six owners respectively, while road noise feedback is mixed but leans positive.
- Confident wet grip in heavy rain and greasy conditions
- Strong dry grip for everyday driving
- Long tread life and slow wear rates
- Impressive snow traction for an all-season tire
- Longer dry braking distances / less bite under heavy braking
- Vague or light steering feel and less direct response
- Higher rolling resistance / noticeable fuel economy drop for some drivers
Summarised by AI from 75 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 81 Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 reviewsAlmost perfect tires that even didn't let my down in heavy snow which really amazed me. And driven normally they seem to last forever.
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.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 102 sizes of the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and 72 of the Quadraxer 3, 52 of them made in both.
| Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Quadraxer 3 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 102 sizes, 14 to 22 inch | 72 sizes, 14 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 52 sizes 175/65 R14185/60 R14185/65 R14175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15205/60 R15205/65 R15195/45 R16and 40 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B87%C13% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C47%B29%A21%D4% | C67%D26%B7% |
| EU label noise | 69-73 dB B99%A1% | 69-71 dB A74%B26% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 252 of 252 | 121 of 121 |
| On the market since | - | 2022 |
| Replaced | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 (2021) | Kleber Quadraxer 2 (2016) |
| Replaced by | Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | - |
| Awards | Commended: Best All-Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2024) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2021) Winner: Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2021) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was the dearer tire in 7 of the 7 tests that listed prices, by 9.5% 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.
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 the premium-leaning Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 against the value-focused Kleber Quadraxer 3 (a Michelin sub-brand). Across 12 shared tests from 2022-2025, both tires show credible all-season breadth but with different priorities: Goodyear chases balance and wet mastery, Kleber doubles down on snow confidence, comfort and price. Overall rankings reflect that split, with the Goodyear taking 10 overall wins versus 2 for the Kleber.
Conclusion
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 consistently delivers class-leading wet safety and composed handling, while remaining competitive on snow. Its recurring weakness is extended dry braking versus peers. The Quadraxer 3 flips that profile: outstanding dry-stop performance, strong snow ability and excellent comfort/low noise, but a clear step back in wet handling and, at times, wet braking. Value tips toward Kleber thanks to lower purchase price and often better efficiency metrics, though Goodyear frequently compensates with higher overall scores and, in several tests, superior wear/value over the life of the tire.
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Quadraxer 3: your questions
Is the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or the Kleber Quadraxer 3 the better tire?
In the 12 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 10 times and the Quadraxer 3 twice. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scores 9.4 and the Quadraxer 3 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or the Quadraxer 3?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 38 of the 46 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.6% shorter in the wet across 12 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Quadraxer 3 led 13 of the 23 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.7% shorter in the dry across 12 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Quadraxer 3 led 21 of the 36 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the snow handling course 2.5% faster across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 13.4% longer in the wear tests (3 tests); the Quadraxer 3 had 3.1% lower rolling resistance (9 tests) and used 1.9% less fuel (3 tests). Owners rate wear 8.6/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and 8.7/10 for the Quadraxer 3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Quadraxer 3 was 0.5 dB quieter (8 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and 9.1/10 for the Quadraxer 3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews and the Quadraxer 3 86% from 32. 78% of Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 owners would buy it again, against 90% for the Quadraxer 3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 7 tests that listed prices, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was the dearer tire in 7 of them, by 9.5% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is made in 102 sizes (14 to 22 inch) and the Quadraxer 3 in 72 (14 to 20 inch). 52 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Quadraxer 3 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.
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