Comparison: Firestone Multiseason 2 vs. Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs. Hankook ION FlexClimate

Firestone Multiseason 2 vs. Kleber Quadraxer 3 – two popular year‑round options frequently measured by Auto Bild and TyreReviews. Looking across all available test data, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 consistently finishes ahead, while the Firestone Multiseason 2 stands out for efficiency and snow braking but trails in key safety margins on dry and in certain wet scenarios.

Head‑to‑head test results: In mutual Auto Bild comparisons the Kleber placed 4th/15 (Autobild) and 7th/37 (AUTOBILD), whereas Firestone ranked 11th/15 and 22nd/37. That’s a clear advantage to Kleber overall in independent rankings.

Kleber Quadraxer 3 (PL) – editor’s summary:

• Strengths: Short braking on snow and dry, strong aquaplaning resistance, high snow grip, and excellent comfort. Multiple tests highlight reassuring behavior in winter and stable stopping distances on dry asphalt.


• Weaknesses: Average wet handling with some understeer; higher rolling resistance than the class leaders.


• Our rating: 84% – a well-balanced all-season choice prioritizing safety and comfort.

Firestone Multiseason 2 (IT) – editor’s summary:

• Strengths: Short snow and wet braking, low rolling resistance and high mileage; strong wet handling lap in one recent test.


• Weaknesses: Extended dry braking, only moderate lateral grip on snow, and limited cornering aquaplaning reserves; comfort rated slightly below average.


• Our rating: 56% – efficiency and winter traction are positives, but dry safety margins and wet cornering reserves hold it back.

Direct comparison:

• Snow: Both are capable, but Kleber is repeatedly praised for high snow grip and confident braking; Firestone brakes well on snow but lacks lateral support.


• Wet: Kleber offers good aquaplaning reserves, while Firestone can feel short on safety margin in cornering aquaplaning. Wet handling is average for Kleber and mixed for Firestone (good lap times in one test, but other critiques persist).


• Dry: Kleber delivers short dry braking and stable behavior; Firestone shows extended dry braking.


• Comfort & noise: Advantage Kleber (noted comfort, low exterior noise).


• Efficiency: Advantage Firestone (low rolling resistance, high mileage).

Verdict: If your priority is balanced year‑round safety, short braking on dry and snow, comfort, and aquaplaning resistance, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 is the stronger all‑season performer in most tests. Choose the Firestone Multiseason 2 if you value fuel efficiency and winter braking and can accept longer dry stops and more modest wet cornering reserves. Neither tyre has an announced successor at this time, so there’s no replacement model to suggest yet.