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Kleber Quadraxer 3 vs Linglong Sport Master 4S

This head-to-head pits two budget-friendly all-season touring tyres with very different philosophies: the Michelin-group Kleber Quadraxer 3, a snow-biased all-rounder, versus the Linglong Sport Master 4S, a dry/wet-leaning value contender. Across four shared professional tests in 17-18-inch sizes, both delivered credible everyday performance but diverged sharply when conditions turned wintry or standing water built up.
Quadraxer-3 VS Sport-Master-4S

Test Results

Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been four tests which compare both tyres directly!

Summary of four total tests comparing both tyres directly
TyreTest WinsPerformance
Kleber Quadraxer 3four
four wins

While it might look like the Kleber Quadraxer 3 is better than the Linglong Sport Master 4S purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.

Key Strengths

  • Outstanding snow performance (often winter-tyre levels) in braking, traction and handling
  • Best-in-test aquaplaning resistance (straight and often curved)
  • Low noise and high comfort
  • Lower rolling resistance with better wear/abrasion results
  • Class-leading dry handling pace and strong dry braking
  • Competent wet braking/handling for the price
  • Attractive purchase price/value score advantage
  • Good ride comfort; stable everyday manners in mild climates

Dry Braking

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Linglong Sport Master 4S was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master 4S stopped the vehicle in 2.88% less distance than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
39.93M
Linglong Sport Master 4S
38.78M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Linglong Sport Master 4S

Kleber Quadraxer 3
42.4M (+2.3M)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
40.1M
Kleber Quadraxer 3
39.3M (+1.1M)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
38.2M
Kleber Quadraxer 3
38.4M (+1.4M)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
37M
Kleber Quadraxer 3
39.6M
Linglong Sport Master 4S
39.8M (+0.2M)

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Linglong Sport Master 4S was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master 4S was 0.73% faster around a lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
54.55s
Linglong Sport Master 4S
54.15s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Linglong Sport Master 4S

Kleber Quadraxer 3
54.55s (+0.4s)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
54.15s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Linglong Sport Master 4S was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master 4S was 1.57% faster around a lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
93.83Km/H
Linglong Sport Master 4S
95.33Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Linglong Sport Master 4S

Kleber Quadraxer 3
99Km/H (-1.9Km/H)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
100.9Km/H
Kleber Quadraxer 3
91.8Km/H (-0.6Km/H)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
92.4Km/H
Kleber Quadraxer 3
90.7Km/H (-2Km/H)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
92.7Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Linglong Sport Master 4S was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master 4S scored 10% more points than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
9 Points
Linglong Sport Master 4S
10 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Linglong Sport Master 4S

Kleber Quadraxer 3
9 Points (-1 Points)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
10 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Linglong Sport Master 4S was better during four wet braking tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master 4S stopped the vehicle in 3.54% less distance than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
48.65M
Linglong Sport Master 4S
46.93M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Linglong Sport Master 4S

Kleber Quadraxer 3
33.8M (+0.9M)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
32.9M
Kleber Quadraxer 3
47.9M (+0.4M)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
47.5M
Kleber Quadraxer 3
65.1M (+2.3M)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
62.8M
Kleber Quadraxer 3
47.8M (+3.3M)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
44.5M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 1.22% faster around a wet lap than the Linglong Sport Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
89.4s
Linglong Sport Master 4S
90.5s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
89.4s
Linglong Sport Master 4S
90.5s (+1.1s)

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Linglong Sport Master 4S was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master 4S was 1.61% faster around a wet lap than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
73.53Km/H
Linglong Sport Master 4S
74.73Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Linglong Sport Master 4S

Kleber Quadraxer 3
70.2Km/H (-0.2Km/H)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
70.4Km/H
Kleber Quadraxer 3
77.5Km/H (-1.4Km/H)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
78.9Km/H
Kleber Quadraxer 3
72.9Km/H (-2Km/H)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
74.9Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 scored 11.11% more points than the Linglong Sport Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
9 Points
Linglong Sport Master 4S
8 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
9 Points
Linglong Sport Master 4S
8 Points (-1 Points)

Wet Circle

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Linglong Sport Master 4S was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master 4S was 2.31% faster around a wet circle than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
14.71s
Linglong Sport Master 4S
14.37s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Linglong Sport Master 4S

Kleber Quadraxer 3
12.57s (+0.37s)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
12.2s
Kleber Quadraxer 3
16.51s (+0.14s)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
16.37s
Kleber Quadraxer 3
15.05s (+0.52s)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
14.53s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 floated at a 6.38% higher speed than the Linglong Sport Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
77.6Km/H
Linglong Sport Master 4S
72.65Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
79.7Km/H
Linglong Sport Master 4S
77.3Km/H (-2.4Km/H)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
76.3Km/H
Linglong Sport Master 4S
70.9Km/H (-5.4Km/H)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
76.4Km/H
Linglong Sport Master 4S
71.2Km/H (-5.2Km/H)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
78Km/H
Linglong Sport Master 4S
71.2Km/H (-6.8Km/H)

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 slipped out at a 25% higher speed than the Linglong Sport Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
2.64m/sec2
Linglong Sport Master 4S
1.98m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
2.76m/sec2 (-0.15m/sec2)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
2.91m/sec2
Kleber Quadraxer 3
2.9m/sec2
Linglong Sport Master 4S
2.68m/sec2 (-0.22m/sec2)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
2.45m/sec2
Linglong Sport Master 4S
2.34m/sec2 (-0.11m/sec2)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
2.43m/sec2
Linglong Sport Master 4S
m/sec2 (-2.43m/sec2)

Snow Braking

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during four snow braking tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 stopped the vehicle in 12.5% less distance than the Linglong Sport Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
22.75M
Linglong Sport Master 4S
26M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
19.51M
Linglong Sport Master 4S
20.9M (+1.39M)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
25.3M
Linglong Sport Master 4S
29.9M (+4.6M)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
22.4M
Linglong Sport Master 4S
26M (+3.6M)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
23.8M
Linglong Sport Master 4S
27.2M (+3.4M)

Snow Traction

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 accelerated 4.39% faster than the Linglong Sport Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
5.23s
Linglong Sport Master 4S
5.47s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
5.23s
Linglong Sport Master 4S
5.47s (+0.24s)

Snow Traction

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 had 11.41% better snow traction than the Linglong Sport Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
3065.67N
Linglong Sport Master 4S
2716N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
2878N
Linglong Sport Master 4S
2481N (-397N)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
3511N
Linglong Sport Master 4S
3168N (-343N)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
2808N
Linglong Sport Master 4S
2499N (-309N)

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 4.63% faster around a lap than the Linglong Sport Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
86.6s
Linglong Sport Master 4S
90.8s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
86.6s
Linglong Sport Master 4S
90.8s (+4.2s)

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 6.26% faster around a lap than the Linglong Sport Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
70.73Km/H
Linglong Sport Master 4S
66.3Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
53.6Km/H
Linglong Sport Master 4S
49.4Km/H (-4.2Km/H)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
104.1Km/H
Linglong Sport Master 4S
97Km/H (-7.1Km/H)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
54.5Km/H
Linglong Sport Master 4S
52.5Km/H (-2Km/H)

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 scored 10% more points than the Linglong Sport Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
10 Points
Linglong Sport Master 4S
9 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
10 Points
Linglong Sport Master 4S
9 Points (-1 Points)

Snow Circle

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 provided 10.22% more lateral grip than the Linglong Sport Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
3.72ms/2
Linglong Sport Master 4S
3.34ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
3.72ms/2
Linglong Sport Master 4S
3.34ms/2 (-0.38ms/2)

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was 1.27% faster through a slalom than the Linglong Sport Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
3.95m/sec2
Linglong Sport Master 4S
3.9m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
3.69m/sec2 (-0.4m/sec2)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
4.09m/sec2
Kleber Quadraxer 3
4.2m/sec2
Linglong Sport Master 4S
3.7m/sec2 (-0.5m/sec2)

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Linglong Sport Master 4S was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master 4S scored 0.2% more points than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
10 Points
Linglong Sport Master 4S
10.02 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Linglong Sport Master 4S

Kleber Quadraxer 3
10 Points
Linglong Sport Master 4S
9.75 Points (-0.25 Points)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
7 Points (-0.3 Points)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
7.3 Points
Kleber Quadraxer 3
13 Points
Linglong Sport Master 4S
13 Points

Noise

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during four noise tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 measured 0.98% quieter than the Linglong Sport Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
70.65dB
Linglong Sport Master 4S
71.35dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
69.7dB
Linglong Sport Master 4S
70.6dB (+0.9dB)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
72.5dB
Linglong Sport Master 4S
73.1dB (+0.6dB)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
72.6dB
Linglong Sport Master 4S
72.8dB (+0.2dB)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
67.8dB
Linglong Sport Master 4S
68.9dB (+1.1dB)

Wear

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one wear tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 is predicted to cover 12.41% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Linglong Sport Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
50750KM
Linglong Sport Master 4S
44450KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
50750KM
Linglong Sport Master 4S
44450KM (-6300KM)

Value

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Linglong Sport Master 4S was better during one value tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master 4S proved to have a 17.71% better value based on price/1000km than the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
8.47Price/1000
Linglong Sport Master 4S
6.97Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Linglong Sport Master 4S

Kleber Quadraxer 3
8.47Price/1000 (+1.5Price/1000)
Linglong Sport Master 4S
6.97Price/1000

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 had a 11.04% lower rolling resistance than the Linglong Sport Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
7.82kg / t
Linglong Sport Master 4S
8.79kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
8.07kg / t
Linglong Sport Master 4S
8.93kg / t (+0.86kg / t)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
7.77kg / t
Linglong Sport Master 4S
9.56kg / t (+1.79kg / t)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
7.44kg / t
Linglong Sport Master 4S
8.06kg / t (+0.62kg / t)
Kleber Quadraxer 3
8kg / t
Linglong Sport Master 4S
8.6kg / t (+0.6kg / t)

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Kleber Quadraxer 3 lost 13.26% less particle wear matter than the Linglong Sport Master 4S.

Kleber Quadraxer 3
903g
Linglong Sport Master 4S
1041g
Total weight loss after wear test in grams, lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Kleber Quadraxer 3
903g
Linglong Sport Master 4S
1041g (+138g)

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Kleber Quadraxer 3 and Linglong Sport Master 4S.

In total the Kleber Quadraxer 3 has been reviewed 24 times and drivers have given the tyre 87% overall.

The Linglong Sport Master 4S has been reviewed 0 times and drivers have given the tyre 0% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Kleber Quadraxer 3.

Best Review for the Kleber Quadraxer 3
Given 77% 215/55 R17 on mostly country roads for 30,000 average miles
Kleber is part of the Michelin group, so it is easy to see how the technology found in the cross-climate has trickled down to this tyre. I currently drive a Suzuki Vitara 2019, and the bulk of my drive is done by the wife commuting and my two big trips a year from Scotland to Italy or Poland.
Motorway driving is on par with many other tyres; the wind noise coming from the car is always louder than the tyres themselves, so no trouble there; you get just a wee bit less fuel efficiency overall (compared to the more expensive choice), but it is nothing to transcendental, on the dry they... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 1246 - tyre reviewed on June 2, 2025
View all Kleber Quadraxer 3 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Linglong Sport Master 4S
View all Linglong Sport Master 4S driver reviews >>

Conclusion

Across the test portfolio, the Kleber established a clear edge in winter capability, aquaplaning safety, noise, rolling resistance and wear, translating into higher overall rankings in all four tests. The Linglong repeatedly led in dry handling and generally edged braking on dry and often wet surfaces, offering a sportier, more immediate feel at a keener purchase price, but it fell behind substantially on snow and in aquaplaning reserves. Choose based on climate and priorities: if you see regular snow or heavy rain, the Kleber's security margin is decisive; if you drive mostly in mild climates and value sharp dry responses on a budget, the Linglong fits the brief.
Key Differences
  • Snow: Kleber consistently stops shorter (e.g., −15% at 225/40 R18) and handles faster; Linglong lags notably in winter metrics
  • Aquaplaning: Kleber has markedly higher straight-line aquaplaning speeds (often +7-10%); Linglong trails
  • Dry dynamics: Linglong is faster in dry handling across all tests and often brakes shorter; Kleber is adequate but not sporty
  • Wet balance: Linglong usually wins wet braking; Kleber can feel weaker laterally but occasionally scores better in wet handling laps
  • Efficiency and longevity: Kleber has lower rolling resistance (up to ~19% advantage) and better wear/abrasion results
  • Noise/comfort: Both comfortable, but Kleber is consistently quieter
Kleber Quadraxer 3

Overall Winner: Kleber Quadraxer 3

Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Kleber Quadraxer 3 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.

Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.