Tests 69 · 3 tests Owners 68 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO vs Kleber Quadraxer 3 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 3 + 15 road tests and 3 + 32 owner reviews. How we score
Quadraxer 3 is ahead, 80–69
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Tests 80 · 15 tests Owners 79 · 32 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tyre Test (snow handling)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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66
Dry
Quadraxer 3 +1985Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Quadraxer 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 15 tests 66 89 Reviews found online 68 79 Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 65.7 + 40% × 67.6 = 66
Quadraxer 3: 60% × 89 + 40% × 78.5 = 85
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79
Wet
Quadraxer 3 +382Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Quadraxer 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 15 tests 82 82 Reviews found online 75 82 Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 82.1 + 40% × 75 = 79
Quadraxer 3: 60% × 81.5 + 40% × 81.8 = 82
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57
Snow
Quadraxer 3 +2582Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Quadraxer 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 10 tests 53 86 Reviews found online 63 75 Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 52.9 + 40% × 63 = 57
Quadraxer 3: 60% × 86.3 + 40% × 75.4 = 82
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68
Comfort
Quadraxer 3 +674Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Quadraxer 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests ≈ 69 (est.) 61 Reviews found online 68 82 Blizzak LM001 EVO: 40% × 68.5 (est.) + 60% × 68.1 = 68
Quadraxer 3: 40% × 61.3 + 60% × 82 = 74
No road tests of comfort for Blizzak LM001 EVO. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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76
Noise
Blizzak LM001 EVO +472Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Quadraxer 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 10 tests 83 76 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 82.9 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 76
Quadraxer 3: 60% × 76.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 72
No owner ratings of noise for Blizzak LM001 EVO or Quadraxer 3. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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69
Treadwear
Quadraxer 3 +776Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Quadraxer 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 5 tests 72 72 Reviews found online 65 80 Blizzak LM001 EVO: 60% × 71.7 + 40% × 65.2 = 69
Quadraxer 3: 60% × 72.5 + 40% × 80.1 = 76
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69
Handling (owners)
Quadraxer 3 +877Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Quadraxer 3 Reviews found online 69 77 -
73
Efficiency
Quadraxer 3 +477Why this score
Source Blizzak LM001 EVO Quadraxer 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 10 tests 73 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO | Kleber Quadraxer 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 80 |
| Dry | 66 | 85 |
| Wet | 79 | 82 |
| Snow | 57 | 82 |
| Comfort | 68 | 74 |
| Noise | 76 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 76 |
| Handling (owners) | 69 | 77 |
| Efficiency | 73 | 77 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Blizzak LM001 EVO
80
/ 100
Quadraxer 3
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak LM001 EVO | Quadraxer 3 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #15/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 95% #7/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #18/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #12/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% #3/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #5/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 90% #15/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #10/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 94% #14/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 91% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 93% #5/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 95% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #6/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #1/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #6/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 60% #9/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 74% #12/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 87% #4/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 92% #11/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 85% #4/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 68% #12/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #3/20 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | #6/15 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 76% #4/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 68% #8/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #10/51 2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout | #8/9 2027 Auto Motor und Sport Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak LM001 EVO
Pros
- Superb wet braking and performance in cold, wet conditions
- Sharp and responsive steering feel
- Very quiet operation when new
Cons
- Fast tread wear, particularly in dry and warmer conditions
- Below average snow performance and limited resistance to aquaplaning
- Increased tire noise inside the cabin as the tire ages
Tire B Quadraxer 3
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and low noise levels
- Strong wet weather performance and aquaplaning resistance
- Reliable traction and safety in light snow and winter conditions
Cons
- Tread compound can harden or degrade in performance over multiple years
- Increased road noise and roar reported at higher highway speeds (above 135 km/h)
- Occasional reports of reduced grip or cracking as the tire reaches the end of its lifespan
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO | B · Kleber Quadraxer 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 5 | 71 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 17″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| Sizes in common | 5 | 5 |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO
80
/ 100
Kleber Quadraxer 3
Winner: Kleber Quadraxer 3 — better snow, dry and handling. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Kleber Quadraxer 3 scores 82 vs 57 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kleber Quadraxer 3 scores 85 vs 66 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kleber Quadraxer 3 scores 77 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Kleber Quadraxer 3 scores 76 vs 69 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO
Tire B · Kleber Quadraxer 3
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Blizzak LM001 EVO or Quadraxer 3?
Which is better in the wet, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Quadraxer 3?
Kleber Quadraxer 3, 82 vs 79 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Quadraxer 3?
Kleber Quadraxer 3, 85 vs 66 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Quadraxer 3?
Kleber Quadraxer 3, 82 vs 57 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Quadraxer 3?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO, 76 vs 72 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Quadraxer 3?
Kleber Quadraxer 3, 74 vs 68 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Quadraxer 3?
Kleber Quadraxer 3, 76 vs 69 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Blizzak LM001 EVO or Quadraxer 3?
Kleber Quadraxer 3, 77 vs 73 on our efficiency score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology