Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 32
- TR Score
- 8.1/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 6
In the 12 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 finished ahead 11 times and the Celsius AS2 once. The Quadraxer 3 stopped 4.2% shorter in the dry; the Celsius AS2 lasted 23.8% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Kleber Quadraxer 3 if you want the more dependable all-season option for genuine winter use, with consistently stronger snow performance and reliably short dry braking. Pick the Toyo Celsius AS2 if you prioritise long wear and, based on Auto Bild's 2026 result, you mainly drive in wet conditions and can accept weaker snow performance.
Where the Quadraxer 3 is stronger
- Consistently stronger on snow traction and snow handling across Auto Bild 2022-2026, Sportscars 2024 and Tyre Reviews 2023.
- Shorter dry braking in every shared test, typically by a few percent (Auto Bild 2022-2026 and Tyre Reviews 2023).
- Generally good straight-line aquaplaning resistance and often slightly lower measured noise (for example Auto Bild 2023-2026, Sportscars 2024).
Where the Celsius AS2 is stronger
- Very strong projected mileage and wear performance in Auto Bild's tests, often around 20 to 30% longer life than the Kleber (Auto Bild 2022-2026).
- A standout wet package in Auto Bild's 2026 all-season test, including about 10% shorter wet braking than the Kleber and strong wet handling.
- Often competitive in curved aquaplaning versus the Kleber (Auto Bild 2022, 2024, 2026 and Sportscars 2024).
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.
Quadraxer 3 vs Celsius AS2 at a glance
| Category | Quadraxer 3 | Gap | Celsius AS2 |
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| Shared tests won12 shared tests | 11 | 1 | |
| Dry20 measurements | 18 | The Quadraxer 3 stopped 4.2% shorter in the dry (12 tests) | 2 |
| Wet39 measurements | 27 | The Quadraxer 3 stopped 2.2% shorter in the wet (12 tests) | 11 |
| Snow28 measurements | 27 | The Quadraxer 3 stopped 5% shorter on snow (7 tests) | 1 |
| Comfort10 measurements | 9 | The Quadraxer 3 was 0.6 dB quieter (6 tests) | 1 |
| Value19 measurements | 7 | The Celsius AS2 lasted 23.8% longer in the wear tests (5 tests) | 12 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The Quadraxer 3 by 1.3 | 8.1/10 |
| Owner rating32 and 6 reviews | 86% | The Quadraxer 3 by 4 points | 82% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 90% | The Quadraxer 3 by 7 points | 83% |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | +9.3% | The Quadraxer 3 was dearer in 4 of 6 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 72 | 47 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 12 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 | Quadraxer 3 | Field | Celsius AS2 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P7 of 15 | P12 of 15 | |
| 2026 All Season Tyre Braking Test - 30 Sets | P13 of 30 | P3 of 30 | |
| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | P9 of 15 | P13 of 15 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test | P8 of 30 | P14 of 30 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | P7 of 15 | P14 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P7 of 37 | P12 of 37 | |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | P5 of 11 | P10 of 11 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P7 of 16 | P14 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout | P8 of 35 | P16 of 35 | |
| 2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | P4 of 10 | P9 of 10 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P4 of 15 | P11 of 15 | |
| 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P4 of 35 | P13 of 35 |
Performance profile
18 measurements from the 12 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Quadraxer 3
Celsius AS2
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. 9 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Quadraxer 3
Celsius AS2
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
Quadraxer 3
Celsius AS2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Quadraxer 3 86% from 32 reviews and the Celsius AS2 82% from 6. 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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| 76.6 | 0.8% | 77.2 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 48.25 | 2.2% | 49.38 | 10-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 60.39 | 1.1% | 61.08 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.7 | 0.8% | 71.28 | 3-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.42 | 0.2% | 12.47 | 4-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 79.56 | 2.3% | 77.79 | 6-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.01 | 2% | 3.07 | 2-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 24.18 | 5% | 25.51 | 6-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.71 | 11.7% | 6.47 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,566 | 12.5% | 2,280 | 6-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 84.22 | 4.9% | 88.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 55.47 | 5.1% | 52.8 | 6-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.72 | 6.9% | 3.48 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.86 | 7.3% | 3.6 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.22 | 0.6 dB | 72.77 | 6-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3,986 | 5.5% | 4,205 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 50,855 | 23.8% | 62,758 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.95 | 0.8% | 8.02 | 4-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 15.3 | 16.8% | 18.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 562 | 3% | 562.7 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Quadraxer 3 scores 9.4 and the Celsius AS2 8.1 out of 10.
| Quadraxer 3 | Category | Celsius AS2 | ||
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| 82 | Dry | 67 | ||
| 68 | Wet | 61 | ||
| 79 | Comfort | 23 | ||
| 66 | Value | 85 | ||
| 87 | Snow | 29 | ||
| - | Ice | 13 | ||
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
| Quadraxer 3 | Category | Celsius AS2 | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 8 | ||
| 8.3 | Wet Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 8.4 | Road Feedback | 7.8 | ||
| 7.7 | Handling | 7.2 | ||
| 8.7 | Wear | 8.5 | ||
| 9.1 | Comfort | 9.8 | ||
| 8.5 | Snow Grip | 8 | ||
| 8.1 | Ice Grip | 6.7 | ||
Owners rate the Quadraxer 3 86% from 32 reviews and the Celsius AS2 82% from 6. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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.
Toyo Celsius AS2
- 82%from 6 reviews
- 83%would buy again
- 25,800 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Toyo Celsius AS2 tyre delivers a notably comfortable, quiet ride with strong wet-road security and good resistance to aquaplaning. Most users also find dry grip solid and winter/snow capability surprisingly competent for an all-season, with only minor impacts on fuel economy. A recurring trade-off is a softer, more comfort-oriented feel that can come across as slightly spongy or less sharp in handling compared with sportier summer tyres.
- High comfort/ride quality
- Low road noise
- Strong wet grip and stability
- Good resistance to aquaplaning
- Softer, less sporty steering/handling feel (slightly spongy)
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 6 Celsius AS2 reviewsThis is just my initial review of them after around 1K miles, I've fitted these on my girlfriend's car since both her summer and winter sets were getting long in the tooth. The car doesn't get driven that much, and when it does it's mostly through town so I swallowed my tyre snobbery and decided all-seasons would be a good fit. I didn't get to test them in the snow however so far they've been really good in both wet and dry but what surprised me the most was the ride quality and the (lack of) noise. Fuel consumption doesn't seem to be affected that much either. I got a really good deal on them, less than €60/tyre, when most of the midrange competition is priced at 70 and above so I'm really happy with the purchase. Made in Japan too.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 72 sizes of the Quadraxer 3 and 72 of the Celsius AS2, 47 of them made in both.
| Category | Quadraxer 3 | Celsius AS2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 72 sizes, 14 to 20 inch | 72 sizes, 14 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 47 sizes 175/65 R14175/70 R14175/55 R15175/60 R15175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/50 R15195/55 R15195/65 R15185/55 R16and 35 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C67%D26%B7% | C78%D22% |
| EU label noise | 69-71 dB A74%B26% | 71-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 121 of 121 | 401 of 401 |
| On the market since | 2022 | - |
| Replaced | Kleber Quadraxer 2 (2016) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Quadraxer 3 was the dearer tyre in 4 of the 6 tests that listed prices, by 9.3% 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.
These two all-season tyres have been compared head to head in 12 independent group tests: Auto Bild's all-season tests from 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, Tyre Reviews' 2023 all-season test, Sportscars' 2024 all-season test, plus Auto Bild's paired braking tests and market overviews in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Across those shared tests the Kleber Quadraxer 3 usually finishes higher overall, largely because it is consistently stronger in snow and is reliably good in dry braking. The Toyo Celsius AS2's main repeatable advantage is wear and running-cost style scoring, and it has one standout result in the wet in Auto Bild's 2026 test.
The interesting bit is that the Toyo can look either merely average or genuinely excellent in the wet depending on the test year and size, while the Kleber's winter performance is the more stable theme.
Conclusion
Taken as a whole, the shared tests paint the Kleber Quadraxer 3 as the more rounded all-season tyre for mixed conditions, especially if you see proper winter weather. It beats the Toyo Celsius AS2 on dry braking in every shared test (typically by around 2 to 7%), and it is consistently stronger on snow metrics. In Auto Bild's 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026 all-season tests, plus Sportscars 2024 and Tyre Reviews 2023, the Kleber repeatedly has higher snow traction and faster snow handling, often by mid to high single-digit percentages, and it also tends to be a touch quieter on the external noise readings.
Where the Toyo fights back is longevity and cost-focused scoring. In every Auto Bild test that reports projected mileage, the Toyo is comfortably ahead on wear, often by roughly 20 to 30% (for example Auto Bild 2025 and 2024), and it also scores better on the value or cost-per-distance style metrics in those same Auto Bild results. On aquaplaning it is mixed, but the Toyo shows a repeatable edge specifically in curved aquaplaning in several Auto Bild and Sportscars datasets, even when the Kleber is better in straight-line aquaplaning.
Wet performance is the main point to read carefully. Most years and publications have the Kleber ahead on wet braking, sometimes clearly so (Auto Bild 2022, 2023, 2025 and the Tyre Reviews 2023 test). However, Auto Bild's 2026 all-season test flips that completely, the Toyo posts class-leading wet braking while the Kleber is last on wet braking in that all-season field, and the Toyo is also ahead on wet handling and wet circle there. That makes the Toyo appealing for drivers who prioritise wet-road stopping and are unlikely to need strong snow grip, but the same 2026 Auto Bild result also shows the Toyo's snow braking and traction are weak enough to trigger a safety penalty, which matches the broader theme that the Kleber is the safer bet when winter conditions are part of the brief.
Quadraxer 3 vs Celsius AS2: your questions
Is the Kleber Quadraxer 3 or the Toyo Celsius AS2 the better tyre?
In the 12 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 finished ahead 11 times and the Celsius AS2 once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Quadraxer 3 scores 9.4 and the Celsius AS2 8.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Quadraxer 3 or the Celsius AS2?
The Quadraxer 3 led 27 of the 39 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.2% shorter in the wet across 12 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Quadraxer 3 led 18 of the 20 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.2% shorter in the dry across 12 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Quadraxer 3 led 27 of the 28 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5% shorter on snow across 7 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Quadraxer 3 had 0.8% lower rolling resistance (7 tests); the Celsius AS2 lasted 23.8% longer in the wear tests (5 tests). Owners rate wear 8.7/10 for the Quadraxer 3 and 8.5/10 for the Celsius AS2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Quadraxer 3 was 0.6 dB quieter (6 tests). Owners rate comfort 9.1/10 for the Quadraxer 3 and 9.8/10 for the Celsius AS2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Quadraxer 3 86% from 32 reviews and the Celsius AS2 82% from 6. 90% of Quadraxer 3 owners would buy it again, against 83% for the Celsius AS2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the Quadraxer 3 was the dearer tyre in 4 of them, by 9.3% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Quadraxer 3 is made in 72 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the Celsius AS2 in 72 (14 to 20 inch). 47 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Quadraxer 3 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Celsius AS2 B and C.
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