Kleber Krisalp HP3 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 76 · 36 reviews analysed Road tests 75 · 29 tests
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The Kleber Krisalp HP3 is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that excels in snow and wet conditions, offering impressive longevity and comfort. While most users praise its predictable handling and safety, some report inconsistent manufacturing quality and a 'jelly-like' sidewall feel that may deter more spirited drivers.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
76/100From 36 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
75/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 36 owner reviews found online.
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that excels in snow and wet conditions, offering impressive longevity and comfort. While most users praise its predictable handling and safety, some report inconsistent manufacturing quality and a 'jelly-like' sidewall feel that may deter more spirited drivers.
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
- Competitive price-to-performance ratio
- Generally quiet and comfortable ride quality
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
- Reduced dry-weather handling and cornering stability compared to summer tires
Worth knowing
- Users with RWD vehicles reported high satisfaction with snow climbing capabilities, even in deep conditions.
- Some hybrid vehicle owners noted higher rolling resistance and less precise feedback, suggesting the tire may not be optimized for the specific handling characteristics of electrified platforms.
- Drivers of smaller, high-profile tire sizes consistently reported better feedback and more predictable performance than those on larger, lower-profile setups.
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29 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Autobild Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
14th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 18th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 13th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 20th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 19th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 12th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 19th of 20 | |
| Noise | 14th of 20 | |
| Value | 12th of 20 | |
| Wear | 13th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 13th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 Winter tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18
12th of 51
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 18th of 51 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 51 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 ADAC Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
7th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 31 | |
| Wet Circle | 9th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 31 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 31 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 31 | |
| Ice Braking | 15th of 31 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 31 | |
| Noise | 12th of 31 | |
| Wear | 18th of 31 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 15th of 31 | |
| Abrasion | 13th of 31 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 19th of 31 |
Source: ADAC
2024 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 14th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 14th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 18th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 13th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 20 | |
| Noise | 17th of 20 | |
| Value | 11th of 20 | |
| Wear | 11th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 13th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
16th of 55
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 22nd of 55 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 55 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/45 R18
11th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Wet Circle | 11th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 20 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 20 | |
| Value | 14th of 20 | |
| Wear | 18th of 20 | |
| Snow Slalom | 1st of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 13th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 ADAC 16 Inch tire Test · 205/60 R16
10th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 16th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 10th of 16 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 16 | |
| Wear | 10th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 8th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 3rd of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 11th of 16 |
Source: ADAC
2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18
4th of 54
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 54 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 54 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
11th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 20th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 19th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 20 | |
| Noise | 8th of 20 | |
| Value | 7th of 20 | |
| Price | 9th of 20 | |
| Wear | 10th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 6th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
16th of 56
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 25th of 56 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 56 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 ADAC SUV Winter tire Test - 215/60 R16 · 215/60 R16
7th of 17
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2021 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 12th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 10th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 16th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 20 | |
| Noise | 13th of 20 | |
| Value | 9th of 20 | |
| Price | 7th of 20 | |
| Wear | 12th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 15th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
4th of 18
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
11th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 49 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 49 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 Autonavigator Winter Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
3rd of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autonavigator
2020 ADAC Winter tire Test - 235/55 R17 · 235/55 R17
8th of 13
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18
5th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 14th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 20th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 18th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 20 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 20 | |
| Value | 8th of 20 | |
| Wear | 6th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 14th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
8th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 48 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 48 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch tire Test · 225/45 R17
15th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 12th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 19th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 13th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 20 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 20 | |
| Value | 5th of 20 | |
| Price | 4th of 20 | |
| Wear | 18th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 11th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
8th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 45 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 45 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter tire Test · 185/65 R15
2nd of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2018 Autobild UHP Winter tire Test · 195/65 R15
3rd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 10 | |
| Price | 4th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2018 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 195/65 R15
3rd of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 20 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 20 | |
| Value | 12th of 20 | |
| Price | 6th of 20 | |
| Wear | 13th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 11th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2018 ADAC Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
4th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2018 51 Winter tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
6th of 51
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2017 50 Winter tire Shoot Out · 225/50 R17
10th of 45
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2017 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
9th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 19th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 16th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 20 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 20 | |
| Value | 8th of 20 | |
| Wear | 11th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 8th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 ADAC Winter tire Test - 195/65 R15 · 195/65 R15
3rd of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2017 ADAC Winter Tire Test R16 · 195/65R16
2nd of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
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