Comparison: Kleber Quadraxer 2 vs. Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ vs. Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

Upper-middle

Kleber

Quadraxer 2

R13 – R20

VS

Upper-middle

Kleber

Also compare with

PILOT ALPIN 5

WinterContact TS 870

UltraGrip Performance 3

The Quadraxer 3 brakes better on dry roads; the Quadraxer 2 still leads on snow.

Kleber, the French brand operating under the Michelin umbrella, has built its all-season range around the Quadraxer name — and the Kleber Quadraxer 2 and its successor the Kleber Quadraxer 3 tell an interesting story of how the brand's priorities shifted between generations. The Quadraxer 2 was a tyre that leaned hard into winter and snow performance at the expense of dry and wet capability — a genuine cold-weather ally at a competitive price. The Quadraxer 3 arrives as a more balanced proposition, trading some of that extreme snow dominance for meaningful gains in dry braking and wet aquaplaning resistance. Both sit in the upper-middle segment and are aimed at drivers who want year-round confidence without seasonal changes, but they suit different driving profiles.

Quadraxer 2

Good for

Drivers in regularly snowy or alpine regions Noise-sensitive drivers on motorways High-mileage users seeking tread longevity Small cars on 13-inch wheels

Not ideal for

Drivers who prioritise dry or wet braking confidence Those frequently driving through standing water at speed Larger cars needing sizes above 20 inches

Quadraxer 3

Good for

Mixed-climate drivers needing all-round balance Drivers prioritising dry braking safety Larger modern cars needing wider size range Budget-conscious buyers wanting Michelin-backed quality

Not ideal for

Drivers in heavy or frequent snowfall regions Those sensitive to cabin tyre noise High-mileage drivers — tread life scores lower

Test Profile

Quadraxer 2

Quadraxer 3

UltraGrip Performance+

P Zero Winter 2

UltraGrip Performance 3

Number of tests

8

13

23

2

24

Best position

#5

#4

#1

Average position

12.6

6.3

3.3

2.0

2.7

Latest test

2022

2025

Available sizes

77

116

176

48

302

Verdict

If you live somewhere with proper winters — regular snow, compacted ice, mountain passes — and want the best all-season tyre for those conditions, the Kleber Quadraxer 2 earns its place. Its snow performance is exceptional for its price point, it's impressively quiet, and it delivers solid mileage. For most other drivers, though, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 is the smarter choice. It gives up some extreme snow capability in exchange for much better dry braking and improved aquaplaning safety — a trade that makes sense for drivers navigating mixed European conditions where dry and wet roads dominate. The Quadraxer 3's broader size availability also makes it the practical fit for modern cars. Both are honest, competent all-season options from a brand backed by Michelin's engineering; the right one depends on which type of road you see most.