Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
Recent results sharpen the contrast. In ADAC 2025 (225/40 R18), Dunlop ranked 4th and Kleber 7th, with Dunlop notably stronger in wet grip and mileage, and Kleber quieter with better straight-line aquaplaning. Auto Bild 2024 (205/55 R16) put them back-to-back (7th vs 8th): Dunlop edged wet, snow traction, wear, and rolling resistance; Kleber countered with shorter dry stops and superior straight aquaplaning. Buyers are essentially choosing between Dunlop's all-round security and economy versus Kleber's comfort and snow-biased, aquaplaning-resistant package.
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 twenty-three tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | fifteen | |
| Kleber Krisalp HP3 | seven | |
| one draws in one tests | ||
While it might look like the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is better than the Kleber Krisalp HP3 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
- Consistently stronger wet grip and handling (e.g., ADAC 2025 wet braking 34.4 m vs 35.0 m; multiple wet circle wins)
- High mileage and lower rolling resistance (often ~10-17% wear advantage; repeated RR wins)
- Balanced winter performance with solid ice braking (ADAC 2023: 10% shorter than Kleber)
- Good value over life despite higher purchase price (better fuel use + tread life)
- Very strong in snow categories (frequent wins in snow braking/handling; dynamic feel on snow)
- Excellent straight-line aquaplaning resistance across sizes
- Low external noise and good ride comfort
- Lower purchase price and attractive price/performance in many tests
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during nine dry braking tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 stopped the vehicle in 1.04% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Dry Braking: Kleber Krisalp HP3
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during seven dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was 0.49% faster around a lap than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from seventeen tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during ten wet braking tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 1.41% less distance than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Wet Braking: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during two wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 3.57% less distance than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during seven wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was 1.21% faster around a wet lap than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 had 13.33% higher lateral wet grip than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Wet Circle: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during nine straight aqua tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 floated at a 3.8% higher speed than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Straight Aqua: Kleber Krisalp HP3
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 slipped out at a 0.66% higher speed than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from seventeen tyre tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during twelve snow braking tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 stopped the vehicle in 1.28% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Snow Braking: Kleber Krisalp HP3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 had 4.86% better snow traction than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Snow Traction: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during seven snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was 0.5% faster around a lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Kleber Krisalp HP3
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was 1.16% faster through a slalom than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Snow Slalom: Kleber Krisalp HP3
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 stopped the vehicle 5.7% shorter than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Ice Braking: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Noise
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during eleven noise tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 measured 3.08% quieter than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Noise: Kleber Krisalp HP3
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Wear
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during seven wear tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is predicted to cover 8.66% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Wear: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Value
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during five value tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 proved to have a 11.38% better value based on price/1000km than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Value: Kleber Krisalp HP3
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Price
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during five price tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 cost 19.55% less than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Price: Kleber Krisalp HP3
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during eight rolling resistance tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 had a 6.83% lower rolling resistance than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 and Kleber Krisalp HP3 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tyres performed equally well
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Abrasion
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 emitted 11.76% less particle wear matter than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Abrasion: Kleber Krisalp HP3
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Real World Driver Reviews
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 for outstanding snow and ice traction, strong wet grip in cold conditions, predictable handling, good comfort/low noise (for a winter tyre), and excellent tread life. A minority report softer sidewalls and reduced dry performance or understeer as temperatures rise, with a few notes on noise increase over time and isolated quality/balance issues. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with most buyers willing to repurchase.
Based on 43 reviews with an average rating of 84%
Kleber Krisalp HP3 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Kleber Krisalp HP3 highly, praising its strong snow and wet performance, low noise/comfort for a winter tyre, and decent wear/value. Dry grip and handling precision are adequate for normal driving but can feel soft with noticeable understeer if pushed; several users report a 'jelly/boat-like' feel. A minority mention noise at certain speeds, vibration/manufacturing issues in specific batches, and weaker performance on ice or slush at higher speeds. Overall sentiment is positive with safety and winter capability as standout strengths.
Based on 36 reviews with an average rating of 84%
Conclusion
Kleber Krisalp HP3 earns its place with competitive or better results on snow (regular wins in snow braking/handling), very strong straight-line aquaplaning resistance, low noise, and a consistently lower purchase price. Its main weakness is wet-road precision and braking, where it often understeers sooner and stops longer. If your winters skew toward frequent snow with slush/deep-water episodes and you value quiet comfort and upfront savings, Kleber fits well. For broad, variable winter use-including lots of wet, cold asphalt-and for total cost over the tyre's life, Dunlop is the safer, more economical bet.
Takeaway: Wet-road security and longevity-choose Dunlop. Snow-comfort and price-choose Kleber.
Key Differences
- Wet safety: Dunlop typically stops shorter and handles more precisely; Kleber tends to understeer sooner on wet.
- Snow bias: Kleber more often wins snow braking/handling; Dunlop often leads snow traction but not always braking.
- Aquaplaning: Kleber stronger in straight aquaplaning; Dunlop often better in curved aquaplaning.
- Efficiency and wear: Dunlop regularly shows lower rolling resistance and longer tread life.
- Noise/comfort: Kleber is noticeably quieter across tests; Dunlop runs louder.
- Value profile: Kleber has lower upfront price; Dunlop offers better total cost of ownership via wear and fuel.
Overall Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 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.Similar Comparisons
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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.