Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Viking Fourtech Plus
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 32
- TR Score
- 8.2/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 1
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 finished ahead 5 times and the Fourtech Plus not once. The Quadraxer 3 stopped 10.7% shorter in the dry; the Fourtech Plus held 10.7% more grip in curved aquaplaning.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Kleber Quadraxer 3 for snow-prone or mixed climates, short dry stops, quiet comfort, and strong value over time. Choose Viking FourTech Plus for milder climates with frequent rain where wet braking and aquaplaning resistance are top priority, accepting longer dry stops and shorter wear.
Where the Quadraxer 3 is stronger
- Class-leading dry braking across all shared tests (often ~10% shorter)
- Excellent winter performance (traction, handling, braking) rivaling winter tyres
- Lower rolling resistance, quieter ride, and higher comfort scores
Where the Fourtech Plus is stronger
- Competitive wet braking/handling in several tests
- Very strong aquaplaning resistance, notably in curved aquaplaning (SUV test)
- Acceptable ride comfort and predictable wet behavior for everyday driving
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 Fourtech Plus at a glance
| Category | Quadraxer 3 | Gap | Fourtech Plus |
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| Shared tests won5 shared tests | 5 | 0 | |
| Dry8 measurements | 6 | The Quadraxer 3 stopped 10.7% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 2 |
| Wet17 measurements | 6 | The Fourtech Plus held 10.7% more grip in curved aquaplaning (3 tests) | 11 |
| Snow12 measurements | 10 | The Quadraxer 3 averaged a 4% higher speed on the snow handling course (3 tests) | 1 |
| Comfort5 measurements | 3 | The Quadraxer 3 was 0.5 dB quieter (3 tests) | 1 |
| Value6 measurements | 5 | The Quadraxer 3 had 3.5% lower rolling resistance (3 tests) | 1 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The Quadraxer 3 by 1.2 | 8.2/10 |
| Owner rating32 and 1 reviews | 86% | The Quadraxer 3 by 2 points | 84% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | +21.3% | The Quadraxer 3 was dearer in 3 of 3 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 72 | 38 sizes made in both | 51 |
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 5 tests, 2024 to 2025
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 | Fourtech Plus |
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| 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | P6 of 10 | P9 of 10 | |
| 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tyre Test | P8 of 11 | P9 of 11 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test | P8 of 30 | P21 of 30 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | P7 of 15 | P11 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P7 of 37 | P10 of 37 |
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Quadraxer 3
Fourtech Plus
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 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 3 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Quadraxer 3
Fourtech Plus
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.
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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| 38.86 | 10.7% | 43.54 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 92.33 | 0.3% | 92.63 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 55.52 | 1.9% | 54.18 | 2-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 73.9 | 0.9% | 74.6 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.52 | 0.1% | 14.5 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 76.57 | 0.4% | 76.83 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2.66 | 10.7% | 2.96 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 23.5 | 1.6% | 23.87 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3,015 | 2.5% | 2,943 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.83 | 4% | 67.9 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 4.04 | 6.9% | 3.78 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 15% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.8 | 0.5 dB | 71.27 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 50,270 | 21.4% | 41,400 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.72 | 3.5% | 8.01 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 4.8 | 4.2% | 4.6 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 545 | 28.4% | 761 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Fourtech Plus 8.2 out of 10.
| Quadraxer 3 | Category | Fourtech Plus | ||
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| 82 | Dry | 32 | ||
| 68 | Wet | 78 | ||
| 79 | Comfort | 30 | ||
| 66 | Value | 56 | ||
| 87 | Snow | 61 | ||
| - | Ice | 26 | ||
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 | Fourtech Plus | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 8 | ||
| 8.3 | Wet Grip | 8 | ||
| 8.4 | Road Feedback | 8 | ||
| 7.7 | Handling | 8 | ||
| 8.7 | Wear | - | ||
| 9.1 | Comfort | 9 | ||
| 8.5 | Snow Grip | 10 | ||
| 8.1 | Ice Grip | 8 | ||
Owners rate the Quadraxer 3 86% from 32 reviews and the Fourtech Plus 84% from 1. 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.
Viking Fourtech Plus
- 84%from 1 reviews
- 1,000 milesdriven by reviewers
All 1 Fourtech Plus reviewsA good all season tyre with excellent braking and grip on snow, like a winter tyre. High comfort and low noise.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 72 sizes of the Quadraxer 3 and 51 of the Fourtech Plus, 38 of them made in both.
| Category | Quadraxer 3 | Fourtech Plus |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 72 sizes, 14 to 20 inch | 51 sizes, 13 to 19 inch |
| Made in both | 38 sizes 155/65 R14165/65 R14165/70 R14175/65 R14175/70 R14185/60 R14185/65 R14175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/50 R15and 26 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | B70%C30% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C67%D26%B7% | C59%D41% |
| EU label noise | 69-71 dB A74%B26% | 71-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 121 of 121 | 56 of 56 |
| On the market since | 2022 | 2022 |
| Replaced | Kleber Quadraxer 2 (2016) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Quadraxer 3 was the dearer tyre in 3 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 21.3% 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.
This comparison pits two budget-oriented all-season touring tyres from major groups against each other: Kleber Quadraxer 3 (Michelin stable) and Viking FourTech Plus (Continental stable). Across five shared professional tests in 2024-2025, both target year-round usability for passenger cars, but they prioritize different conditions.
The data show a clear split: the Kleber is consistently stronger in dry braking, snow performance, comfort, rolling resistance, and longevity/value, while the Viking counters with better wet braking/handling in several tests and stronger aquaplaning resistance in SUV sizing. If you regularly face snow or want short dry stops and long life, the Kleber stands out; if your climate is mild with frequent rain and you value wet composure, the Viking makes its case.
Conclusion
Overall, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 delivers the more rounded package and finishes ahead in every test summary, driven by dominant dry braking (often ~10% shorter), winter capability (wins in snow traction/handling across tests), quieter ride, lower rolling resistance, and notably better wear and value metrics. Its trade-off is middling wet grip in some sizes, where braking distances lengthen and handling confidence drops.
The Viking FourTech Plus shows its strength in wet-focused metrics-winning wet braking/handling and aquaplaning in multiple instances, especially in the SUV test-but it is consistently weaker on dry braking and only average on snow, with below-average comfort and shorter projected mileage. For snow-prone or mixed climates, the Kleber is the safer, more economical long-term choice. For rain-heavy, mild winters where wet stopping and aquaplaning resistance matter most, the Viking is a budget-friendly alternative-but be mindful of its longer dry stops.
Quadraxer 3 vs Fourtech Plus: your questions
Is the Kleber Quadraxer 3 or the Viking Fourtech Plus the better tyre?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 finished ahead 5 times and the Fourtech Plus not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Quadraxer 3 scores 9.4 and the Fourtech Plus 8.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Quadraxer 3 or the Fourtech Plus?
The Fourtech Plus led 11 of the 17 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 10.7% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Quadraxer 3 led 6 of the 8 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 10.7% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Quadraxer 3 led 10 of the 12 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 4% higher speed on the snow handling course across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Quadraxer 3 had 3.5% lower rolling resistance (3 tests).
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Quadraxer 3 was 0.5 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 9.1/10 for the Quadraxer 3 and 9/10 for the Fourtech Plus.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Quadraxer 3 86% from 32 reviews and the Fourtech Plus 84% from 1.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the Quadraxer 3 was the dearer tyre in 3 of them, by 21.3% 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 Fourtech Plus in 51 (13 to 19 inch). 38 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 Fourtech Plus 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.
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Who does the testing
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