Comparison: Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs. Firestone Multiseason 2 vs. Fulda MultiControl vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2

Kleber Quadraxer 3 and Firestone Multiseason 2 are popular all-season options competing directly in Europe’s big comparative tests. In our database, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 scores 84% (Made in PL), while the Firestone Multiseason 2 scores 56% (Made in IT). Brands: Kleber and Firestone. At the time of writing, neither tyre has an officially listed successor.

How they rank in comparative tests
Across the largest shared tests, Kleber consistently finishes ahead:

• Auto Bild (15 tyres): Kleber 4th vs Firestone 11th.


• Auto Bild (37 tyres): Kleber 7th vs Firestone 22nd.

Performance summary from all tests
Kleber Quadraxer 3 repeatedly earns praise for its snow braking/traction and short dry braking distances. Auto Bild (2024) highlights “convincing, strong performance with short braking on snow and dry plus good aquaplaning reserves,” while TyreReviews.com (2023) notes “good performance on snow and dry, secure aquaplaning behavior, short dry braking.” The trade‑off is on wet: multiple sources point to average wet grip, longer wet braking, and delayed steering response with understeer in wet handling.

Firestone Multiseason 2 shows a different profile. Testers commend its wet handling (very good around the lap) and excellent snow grip, with the added benefit of low rolling resistance. Auto Bild (2022) also reported short snow and wet braking distances and even high mileage, though Auto Bild (2023) later criticized its limited tread life—so wear reports are mixed across years. Downsides include extended dry braking, moderate aquaplaning safety margins, and slightly below‑average comfort. In several handling notes, the tyre tends to understeer on snow and dry.

Strengths and weaknesses

• Kleber Quadraxer 3
  
  
  
  • Strengths: Snow braking/traction, short dry braking, good aquaplaning reserves, solid comfort/noise results.
  
  
  • Weaknesses: Wet grip and wet braking lag behind the best; steering feels a bit delayed in the wet with some understeer.
  
  
  
  


• Firestone Multiseason 2
  
  
  
  • Strengths: Very good wet handling, strong snow performance, low rolling resistance; often short wet/snow braking.
  
  
  • Weaknesses: Extended dry braking, average aquaplaning resistance, comfort only fair; wear results vary by test.
  
  
  
  

Verdict: which tyre is better overall?
If you want the all‑rounder that consistently ranks higher, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 is the safer bet, thanks to its top‑tier snow and dry braking and dependable aquaplaning performance—albeit with only average wet‑grip precision. The Firestone Multiseason 2 makes sense if you prioritize wet‑lap agility and fuel efficiency (low rolling resistance), and you often drive in snow—just be aware of its longer dry stops and middling aquaplaning margins. Overall, based on test placements and aggregate feedback, Kleber leads this comparison.