Tests 76 · 23 tests Owners 79 · 37 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 31 in 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! (snow braking)
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Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52 — 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 23 + 11 road tests and 37 + 9 owner reviews. How we score
Krisalp HP3 is ahead, 77–69
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Tests 78 · 11 tests Owners 57 · 9 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
Key facts
- In 7 tests that measured snow braking for both, Krisalp HP3 won 7 and Winter Craft WP52 won 0 (average 99% vs 95% of the best).
- In 6 tests that measured wet braking for both, Krisalp HP3 won 1 and Winter Craft WP52 won 5 (average 90% vs 94% of the best).
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68
Dry
Winter Craft WP52 +472Why this score
Source Krisalp HP3 Winter Craft WP52 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 6 tests 63 83 Reviews found online 77 56 Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 96% 100% Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 98% 100% Krisalp HP3: 60% × 62.5 + 40% × 76.7 = 68
Winter Craft WP52: 60% × 83.3 + 40% × 55.7 = 72
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84
Wet
Krisalp HP3 +975Why this score
Source Krisalp HP3 Winter Craft WP52 Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / 11 tests 85 85 Reviews found online 82 59 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 91% 50% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 99% 89% Wet Braking (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 1–5 90% 94% Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 97% 97% Krisalp HP3: 60% × 85.1 + 40% × 82.3 = 84
Winter Craft WP52: 60% × 85.3 + 40% × 58.9 = 75
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86
Snow
Krisalp HP3 +1868Why this score
Source Krisalp HP3 Winter Craft WP52 Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / 11 tests 92 72 Reviews found online 77 61 Snow Braking (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 7–0 99% 95% Snow Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 98% 97% Snow Traction (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 97% 94% Krisalp HP3: 60% × 91.6 + 40% × 77.1 = 86
Winter Craft WP52: 60% × 72.3 + 40% × 61 = 68
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67
Comfort
Krisalp HP3 +760Why this score
Source Krisalp HP3 Winter Craft WP52 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests 50 ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 79 56 Krisalp HP3: 40% × 49.5 + 60% × 79.3 = 67
Winter Craft WP52: 40% × 66 (est.) + 60% × 55.6 = 60
No road tests of comfort for Winter Craft WP52. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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77
Noise
Krisalp HP3 +1166Why this score
Source Krisalp HP3 Winter Craft WP52 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 5 tests 84 66 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 98% 97% Krisalp HP3: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 77
Winter Craft WP52: 60% × 66.1 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 66
No owner ratings of noise for Krisalp HP3 or Winter Craft WP52. 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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73
Treadwear
Krisalp HP3 +766Why this score
Source Krisalp HP3 Winter Craft WP52 Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 4 tests 70 75 Reviews found online 78 54 Wear (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 83% 87% Krisalp HP3: 60% × 69.9 + 40% × 77.8 = 73
Winter Craft WP52: 60% × 74.7 + 40% × 53.5 = 66
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78
Handling (owners)
Krisalp HP3 +2157Why this score
Source Krisalp HP3 Winter Craft WP52 Reviews found online 78 57 -
65
Efficiency
Krisalp HP3 +1055Why this score
Source Krisalp HP3 Winter Craft WP52 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 5 tests 65 55 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 82% 77%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kleber Krisalp HP3 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
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| Relative Score | 77 | 69 |
| Dry | 68 | 72 |
| Wet | 84 | 75 |
| Snow | 86 | 68 |
| Comfort | 67 | 60 |
| Noise | 77 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 66 |
| Handling (owners) | 78 | 57 |
| Efficiency | 65 | 55 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Krisalp HP3
69
/ 100
Winter Craft WP52
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.
In the overall rankings of 7 tests that ran both, Kleber Krisalp HP3 finished ahead 4 times and Kumho Winter Craft WP52 3 times.
| Discipline | Category | Krisalp HP3 | Winter Craft WP52 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% | 100% | −3.3 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% | 100% | −1.4 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 91% | 50% | +40.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 99% | 89% | +9.5 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 90% | 94% | −4.2 | 1–5 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 90% #19/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 93% #9/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% | 97% | −0.6 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 90% #15/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 94% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 99% | 95% | +4.9 | 7–0 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% | 97% | +0.8 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 99% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 82% #5/11 · 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% | 94% | +2.8 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Noise | Noise | 98% | 97% | +1.2 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 78% #13/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 77% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 83% | 87% | −4.3 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 98% #15/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 96% #11/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 82% | 77% | +5.2 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 81% | 96% | −15.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #13/20 | #16/20 | – | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Value | Cost | 73% | 89% | −15.3 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #12/51 | #4/51 | – | 4–3 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Krisalp HP3
Pros
- Excellent traction and reliability in deep and packed snow
- Strong performance in wet conditions and resistance to aquaplaning
- High tread life and durability over multiple seasons
Cons
- Occasional reports of manufacturing defects causing vibrations
- Soft sidewall construction leading to a 'boat-like' or disconnected handling feel
- Increased noise levels developing over time or at specific speeds
Tire B Winter Craft WP52
Pros
- Good dry road handling and grip
- Competitive price-to-performance ratio
- Predictable and stable braking behavior
Cons
- Below-average snow and wet performance reported by some users
- Longer braking distances in wet conditions
- Slightly vague steering feel in wet and dry corners
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kleber Krisalp HP3 | B · Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 75 | — |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Kleber Krisalp HP3
69
/ 100
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
Winner: Kleber Krisalp HP3 — better handling, snow and noise. Pick the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kleber Krisalp HP3 scores 78 vs 57 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Kleber Krisalp HP3 scores 86 vs 68 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Kleber Krisalp HP3 scores 77 vs 66 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Kleber Krisalp HP3 scores 65 vs 55 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet braking
Kumho Winter Craft WP52 won 5 of 6 shared wet braking tests.
Tire A · Kleber Krisalp HP3
Tire B · Kumho Winter Craft WP52
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Krisalp HP3 or Winter Craft WP52?
Which is better in the wet, Krisalp HP3 or Winter Craft WP52?
Kleber Krisalp HP3, 84 vs 75 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Krisalp HP3 or Winter Craft WP52?
Kumho Winter Craft WP52, 72 vs 68 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Krisalp HP3 or Winter Craft WP52?
Kleber Krisalp HP3, 86 vs 68 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Krisalp HP3 or Winter Craft WP52?
Kleber Krisalp HP3, 77 vs 66 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Krisalp HP3 or Winter Craft WP52?
Kleber Krisalp HP3, 67 vs 60 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Krisalp HP3 or Winter Craft WP52?
Kleber Krisalp HP3, 73 vs 66 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Krisalp HP3 or Winter Craft WP52?
Kleber Krisalp HP3, 65 vs 55 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