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Kumho WinterCraft WP72 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3 — 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 0 + 23 road tests and 28 + 37 owner reviews. How we score

Krisalp HP3 is ahead, 77–70

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Kleber Krisalp HP3
Tire BKleber

Krisalp HP3

Winter

± 5

Tests 76 · 23 tests Owners 79 · 37 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 31 in 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! (snow braking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 65

    Dry

    Krisalp HP3 +3
    68
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Krisalp HP3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 14 tests≈ 66 (est.)63
    Reviews found online6377

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 66 (est.) + 40% × 63.3 = 65

    Krisalp HP3: 60% × 62.5 + 40% × 76.7 = 68

    No road tests of dry for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 74

    Wet

    Krisalp HP3 +10
    84
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Krisalp HP3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 23 tests≈ 73 (est.)85
    Reviews found online7682

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 73.3 (est.) + 40% × 75.5 = 74

    Krisalp HP3: 60% × 85.1 + 40% × 82.3 = 84

    No road tests of wet for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 73

    Snow

    Krisalp HP3 +13
    86
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Krisalp HP3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 23 tests≈ 72 (est.)92
    Reviews found online7677

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 72.1 (est.) + 40% × 75.5 = 73

    Krisalp HP3: 60% × 91.6 + 40% × 77.1 = 86

    No road tests of snow for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 66

    Comfort

    Krisalp HP3 +1
    67
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Krisalp HP3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 68 (est.)50
    Reviews found online6579

    WinterCraft WP72: 40% × 67.9 (est.) + 60% × 65 = 66

    Krisalp HP3: 40% × 49.5 + 60% × 79.3 = 67

    No road tests of comfort for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 66

    Noise

    Krisalp HP3 +11
    77
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Krisalp HP3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 14 tests≈ 66 (est.)84
    Reviews found online64≈ 66 (est.)

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 64.4 = 66

    Krisalp HP3: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 77

    No road tests of noise for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

    No owner ratings of noise for Krisalp HP3. 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.

  6. 70

    Treadwear

    Krisalp HP3 +3
    73
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Krisalp HP3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 12 tests≈ 69 (est.)70
    Reviews found online7378

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.7 = 70

    Krisalp HP3: 60% × 69.9 + 40% × 77.8 = 73

    No road tests of treadwear for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 66

    Handling (owners)

    Krisalp HP3 +12
    78
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Krisalp HP3
    Reviews found online6678
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    Efficiency

    No comparison
    65
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Krisalp HP3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 14 tests–65
Scores at a glance
CategoryKumho WinterCraft WP72Kleber Krisalp HP3
Relative Score 70 77
Dry 65 68
Wet 74 84
Snow 73 86
Comfort 66 67
Noise 66 77
Treadwear 70 73
Handling (owners) 66 78
Efficiency – 65

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WinterCraft WP72

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Krisalp HP3

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

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.

DisciplineCategoryWinterCraft WP72Krisalp HP3ΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #2/2 2025 AutoView Winter Tire Test R19 #5/20 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A WinterCraft WP72

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and traction in snow, slush, and deep snow conditions
  • Great value and budget-friendly pricing compared to tier-one premium brands
  • Surprisingly low noise levels and high comfort for a winter tire

Cons

  • Some users reported vague high-speed handling or a 'jelly' sidewall feel at speeds over 50-60 mph
  • A few mentions of increased noise compared to standard all-season tires
  • Potential for flat-spotting due to nylon cord construction, making balancing difficult for some
All owner themes in the WinterCraft WP72 review

Tire B 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
All owner themes in the Krisalp HP3 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho WinterCraft WP72 B · Kleber Krisalp HP3
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available2575
Rim diameters18″ – 21″14″ – 20″
Tread depth11/32″—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure51 psi—
Sizes in common88

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho WinterCraft WP72

Kleber Krisalp HP3

Winner: Kleber Krisalp HP3 — better snow, handling and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Kleber Krisalp HP3 scores 86 vs 73 on snow.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kleber Krisalp HP3 scores 78 vs 66 on handling.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Kleber Krisalp HP3 scores 77 vs 66 on noise.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kleber Krisalp HP3 scores 84 vs 74 on wet.

Tire A · Kumho WinterCraft WP72
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Tire B · Kleber Krisalp HP3
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WinterCraft WP72 or Krisalp HP3?

Which is better in the wet, WinterCraft WP72 or Krisalp HP3?

Kleber Krisalp HP3, 84 vs 74 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, WinterCraft WP72 or Krisalp HP3?

Kleber Krisalp HP3, 68 vs 65 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, WinterCraft WP72 or Krisalp HP3?

Kleber Krisalp HP3, 86 vs 73 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, WinterCraft WP72 or Krisalp HP3?

Kleber Krisalp HP3, 77 vs 66 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, WinterCraft WP72 or Krisalp HP3?

Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 67 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, WinterCraft WP72 or Krisalp HP3?

Kleber Krisalp HP3, 73 vs 70 on our treadwear 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