Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Kleber Quadraxer 3
- TR Score
- 8.9/10
- Owners say
- 75% · 72
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 32
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 finished ahead 7 times and the Quadraxer 3 3 times. The Kinergy 4S2 lasted 13.5% longer in the wear tests; the Quadraxer 3 stopped 4.4% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick Hankook Kinergy 4S2 for rain-heavy climates, spirited daily driving, and best overall value. Choose Kleber Quadraxer 3 for snow-dominant regions, quiet comfort, short dry stops, and strong aquaplaning safety.
Where the Kinergy 4S2 is stronger
- Class-leading wet handling and strong wet braking across tests
- Sharp, predictable steering and dry/wet lap consistency
- Often better wear and overall value (lower cost per 1,000 km)
Where the Quadraxer 3 is stronger
- Outstanding snow traction, handling, and braking (winter-leaning performance)
- Shorter dry braking in most tests
- Very quiet and comfortable 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.
Kinergy 4S2 vs Quadraxer 3 at a glance
| Category | Kinergy 4S2 | Gap | Quadraxer 3 |
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| Shared tests won10 shared tests | 7 | 3 | |
| Dry21 measurements | 10 | The Quadraxer 3 stopped 4.4% shorter in the dry (10 tests) | 11 |
| Wet41 measurements | 25 | The Kinergy 4S2 stopped 2.1% shorter in the wet (10 tests) | 15 |
| Snow33 measurements | 8 | The Quadraxer 3 lapped the snow handling course 4.7% faster (2 tests) | 25 |
| Comfort14 measurements | 4 | The Quadraxer 3 was 0.6 dB quieter (7 tests) | 9 |
| Value15 measurements | 5 | The Quadraxer 3 had 5.2% lower rolling resistance (8 tests) | 10 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.9/10 | The Quadraxer 3 by 0.5 | 9.4/10 |
| Owner rating72 and 32 reviews | 75% | The Quadraxer 3 by 11 points | 86% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 74% | The Quadraxer 3 by 16 points | 90% |
| Pricein the 7 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Quadraxer 3 was dearer in 6 of 7 | +4.4% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 96 | 66 sizes made in both | 72 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre 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 10 tests, 2022 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Kinergy 4S2 | Field | Quadraxer 3 |
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| 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | P7 of 9 | P8 of 9 | |
| 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | P2 of 10 | P6 of 10 | |
| 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tyre Test | P3 of 11 | P8 of 11 | |
| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | P5 of 15 | P9 of 15 | |
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test | P3 of 9 | P4 of 9 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P8 of 16 | P7 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout | P13 of 35 | P8 of 35 | |
| 2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | P3 of 10 | P4 of 10 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P3 of 15 | P4 of 15 | |
| 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P5 of 35 | P4 of 35 |
Performance profile
23 measurements from the 10 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Kinergy 4S2
Quadraxer 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 94%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 6 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Kinergy 4S2
Quadraxer 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Kinergy 4S2
Not ahead in any category
Quadraxer 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Kinergy 4S2 75% from 72 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 tyres 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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| 79.45 | 2% | 81.05 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 97 | 0.8% | 96.22 | 5-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 45.65 | 2.1% | 46.63 | 7-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 79.72 | 2.1% | 81.6 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 76.38 | 2.4% | 74.63 | 6-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.64 | 0.8% | 7.58 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.81 | 2.3% | 14.14 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 77.9 | 4.3% | 81.18 | 0-8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2.94 | 1.5% | 2.98 | 2-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 24.6 | = | 24.66 | 3-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 6.03 | 5.3% | 5.71 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,363 | 2.3% | 2,427 | 1-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.37 | 4.7% | 68.01 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 67.78 | 1.4% | 68.92 | 1-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.66 | 1.6% | 3.72 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.97 | 0.7% | 4 | 3-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.4 | 0.6 dB | 70.8 | 2-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 4,093 | 2.8% | 3,986 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 54,869 | 13.5% | 48,668 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.17 | 5.2% | 7.74 | 1-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.7 | 2.2% | 5.57 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 23.4 | 34.6% | 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 tyres 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 Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Kinergy 4S2 scores 8.9 and the Quadraxer 3 9.4 out of 10.
| Kinergy 4S2 | Category | Quadraxer 3 | ||
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| 80 | Dry | 82 | ||
| 85 | Wet | 68 | ||
| 43 | Comfort | 79 | ||
| 42 | Value | 66 | ||
| 74 | Snow | 87 | ||
| 25 | Ice | - | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Kinergy 4S2 | Category | Quadraxer 3 | ||
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| 8.1 | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 8 | Wet Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 7.1 | Road Feedback | 8.4 | ||
| 7.4 | Handling | 7.7 | ||
| 7.6 | Wear | 8.7 | ||
| 7.3 | Comfort | 9.1 | ||
| 7.5 | Snow Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 6.5 | Ice Grip | 8.1 | ||
Owners rate the Kinergy 4S2 75% from 72 reviews and the Quadraxer 3 86% from 32. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
- 75%from 72 reviews
- 74%would buy again
- 995,659 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 as a strong all-weather all-rounder, with most praise focused on dependable wet and dry grip (mentioned by around half of reviewers) and reassuring snow traction. Longevity is often reported as good, and a notable minority also highlight the comfortable ride and strong value for money. The most consistent drawback is road noise, raised by over a third of owners, while a smaller group report higher fuel consumption/rolling resistance.
- Confident wet grip in cold and rain
- Strong dry grip for an all-season tyre
- Good tread life for year-round use
- Surprisingly capable traction in snow
- Noticeable road noise or whining at certain speeds
- Higher rolling resistance or worse fuel economy
- Can feel less predictable at the limit (soft/squealy breakaway)
Summarised by AI from 65 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 72 Kinergy 4S2 reviewsExcellent tires for all seasons, this was my first test as I've always used summer/winter tires on all my cars for more safety and longevity. These tires perform very well on dry roads, in corners whether wet or not, but especially great on snow, whether it's recovery, acceleration, or grip (Summit of the Vosges for example or the Belgian Ardennes). I was very surprised despite all my extensive research on tires with a good price-quality ratio. After 46,000 km, I wouldn't try them again on snow as I've far exceeded the winter wear indicator, but there are still 2mm of tread left for summer.
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 tyre 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 tyre
- 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 tyre 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 tyre: 96 sizes of the Kinergy 4S2 and 72 of the Quadraxer 3, 66 of them made in both.
| Category | Kinergy 4S2 | Quadraxer 3 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 96 sizes, 14 to 20 inch | 72 sizes, 14 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 66 sizes 155/65 R14165/65 R14165/70 R14175/65 R14175/70 R14185/60 R14185/65 R14165/60 R15165/65 R15175/55 R15175/65 R15185/55 R15and 54 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B96%C4% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C78%D22%B1% | C67%D26%B7% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B100% | 69-71 dB A74%B26% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 194 of 194 | 121 of 121 |
| On the market since | - | 2022 |
| Replaced | Hankook Kinergy 4S (2021) | Kleber Quadraxer 2 (2016) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Quadraxer 3 was the dearer tyre in 6 of the 7 tests that listed prices, by 4.4% on average. Each test priced the tyres 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 two proven all-season tourers with different design priorities: the Hankook Kinergy 4S2, a premium-leaning all-rounder, versus the Kleber Quadraxer 3, Michelin's value sub-brand with a winter-first tune. Across nine shared tests from 2022-2025, the Hankook consistently finishes higher overall (6 test wins vs. 3) thanks to confident wet grip and incisive handling, while the Kleber repeatedly shines in snow, comfort, noise, and straight-line aquaplaning.
Expect the Hankook to feel sharper and stop shorter in the wet, with stronger lap times on wet and dry handling tracks. The Kleber counters with shorter dry braking in most tests, excellent snow traction/handling, lower noise, and typically better aquaplaning margins-albeit with a penalty in wet cornering confidence and rolling resistance.
Conclusion
Pattern-wise, Hankook owns the dynamic envelope in mixed weather: dominant in wet handling (7-0), strong in wet braking (6-3), and reliably quicker on dry/wet circuits. It often delivers better wear and value, making it the safer bet for rain-heavy climates and year-round commuting. Kleber is the snow specialist: it wins snow braking/traction/handling categories more often, pairs that with quiet comfort and secure straight-ahead aquaplaning, but trades off lateral wet grip and shows higher rolling resistance in several tests.
If you drive through frequent rain or prioritize precise, confidence-inspiring handling, choose the Hankook Kinergy 4S2. If your winters are long and snowy and you value calm, quiet cruising with strong aquaplaning reserves and short dry stops, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 is compelling-especially on a budget. The practical takeaway: Hankook for balanced all-weather control and value; Kleber for winter-weighted security and comfort.
Kinergy 4S2 vs Quadraxer 3: your questions
Is the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 or the Kleber Quadraxer 3 the better tyre?
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 finished ahead 7 times and the Quadraxer 3 3 times. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Kinergy 4S2 scores 8.9 and the Quadraxer 3 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Kinergy 4S2 or the Quadraxer 3?
The Kinergy 4S2 led 25 of the 41 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.1% shorter in the wet across 10 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Quadraxer 3 led 11 of the 21 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.4% shorter in the dry across 10 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Quadraxer 3 led 25 of the 33 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the snow handling course 4.7% faster across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Kinergy 4S2 lasted 13.5% longer in the wear tests (3 tests); the Quadraxer 3 had 5.2% lower rolling resistance (8 tests). Owners rate wear 7.6/10 for the Kinergy 4S2 and 8.7/10 for the Quadraxer 3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Quadraxer 3 was 0.6 dB quieter (7 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.3/10 for the Kinergy 4S2 and 9.1/10 for the Quadraxer 3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Kinergy 4S2 75% from 72 reviews and the Quadraxer 3 86% from 32. 74% of Kinergy 4S2 owners would buy it again, against 90% for the Quadraxer 3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 7 tests that listed prices, the Quadraxer 3 was the dearer tyre in 6 of them, by 4.4% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Kinergy 4S2 is made in 96 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the Quadraxer 3 in 72 (14 to 20 inch). 66 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Kinergy 4S2 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 tyres 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 Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.
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