Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Kleber Quadraxer 3
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 twelve tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | ten | |
| Kleber Quadraxer 3 | two |
While it might look like the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 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
- 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
- Often strong longevity and value over life despite higher upfront price
- Shortest dry braking in virtually every test
- Excellent snow performance and confidence, often near winter-tire levels
- Very comfortable and quiet ride quality
- Attractive pricing with frequent gains in rolling resistance/fuel and wear-based value
Dry Braking
Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during twelve dry braking tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 stopped the vehicle in 6.79% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Dry Braking: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 1.79% faster around a lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during five dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 1.11% faster around a lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scored 7.76% more points than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during eleven wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 3.67% less distance than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 4.37% faster around a wet lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during six wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 4.01% faster around a wet lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scored 10% more points than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during seven wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 2.62% faster around a wet circle than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 floated at a 0.91% higher speed than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Straight Aqua: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during six curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 slipped out at a 3.41% higher speed than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during five snow braking tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 stopped the vehicle in 0.47% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Snow Braking: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 accelerated 0.18% faster than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had 0.73% better snow traction than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during three snow handling [s] tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 2.34% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.36% faster around a lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during two subj. snow handling tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 scored 2.27% more points than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during four snow slalom tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 1.95% faster through a slalom than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Snow Slalom: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scored 0.36% more points than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during six noise tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 measured 0.73% quieter than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Noise: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Tire Weight
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two tire weight tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 weighed 4.13% less than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Tire Weight: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Tire Weight winner was calculated >>
Wear
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two wear tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is predicted to cover 11.58% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.
Best In Wear: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
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 1.39% better value based on price/1000km than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Value: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Price
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during two price tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 cost 4.7% less than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Price: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 had a 3.56% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
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 1.85% less fuel than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
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 7.83% less particle wear matter than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Abrasion: Kleber Quadraxer 3
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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 10.95% less particle wear matter than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Abrasion: Kleber Quadraxer 3
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 Driver Reviews
Across most reviews, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is described as a highly capable all-round tire with standout wet-road security (strong grip, wet braking, and aquaplaning resistance) and confidence in cold conditions including snow for an all-season. Many drivers also report very good longevity/wear and a generally quiet, comfortable ride. The most repeated drawbacks are a softer, less precise steering/feedback feel and slightly weaker dry braking/traction when pushed in warm or hot conditions compared with dedicated summer tires.
Based on 68 reviews with an average rating of 81%
Kleber Quadraxer 3 Driver Reviews
Drivers rate the Kleber Quadraxer 3 very highly, praising its confident winter capability (snow and ice), excellent wet grip with strong aquaplaning resistance, and a quiet, comfortable ride. Many note solid dry performance for everyday driving, good longevity, and strong value compared to premium options like Michelin CrossClimate. A few isolated reviews mention high-speed noise or less inspiring dry grip versus previous models, but these are in the minority. Overall, it's viewed as a safe, refined, and durable all-season choice.
Based on 25 reviews with an average rating of 86%
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Motorway driving is on par with many other tires; the wind noise coming from the car is always louder than the tires themselves, so no trouble there; you get just a wee bit less fuel efficiency overall (compared to the more expensive choice), but it is nothing to transcendental, on the dry they... Continue reading this review using the link below
Conclusion
Key Differences
- Goodyear dominates wet: 11 wet braking wins and 9 wet handling wins; Kleber trails in wet grip
- Kleber dominates dry braking: 12/12 category wins; Goodyear repeatedly has longer dry stops
- Snow split: Kleber edges snow braking/handling more often, Goodyear competitive with occasional wins
- Aquaplaning: mixed-Goodyear leads curved aquaplaning; Kleber often quicker in straight-line aquaplaning
- Comfort/noise: Kleber generally quieter and more compliant; Goodyear slightly firmer but more precise
- Value/efficiency: Kleber usually cheaper with lower RR in several tests, while Goodyear sometimes counters with better wear and total-life value
Overall Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 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.
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