Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
- TR Score
- 8.9/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 47
- TR Score
- 8.1/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 36
In the 23 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 finished ahead 15 times and the Krisalp HP3 7 times, with one level. The Winter Sport 5 lasted 8.8% longer in the wear tests; the Krisalp HP3 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 4% higher speed.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Mixed winter with lots of wet roads, long mileage, and fuel sensitivity: choose Dunlop Winter Sport 5. Predominantly snowy routes, frequent standing water, and priority on comfort/price: choose Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Where the Winter Sport 5 is stronger
- 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)
Where the Krisalp HP3 is stronger
- 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
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Winter Sport 5 vs Krisalp HP3 at a glance
| Category | Winter Sport 5 | Gap | Krisalp HP3 |
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| Shared tests won23 shared tests | 15 | 1 level | 7 |
| Dry20 measurements | 9 | The Krisalp HP3 stopped 1% shorter in the dry (11 tests) | 11 |
| Wet49 measurements | 27 | The Winter Sport 5 stopped 1.4% shorter in the wet (17 tests) | 21 |
| Snow36 measurements | 13 | The Krisalp HP3 stopped 1.3% shorter on snow (17 tests) | 23 |
| Ice2 measurements | 1 | The Winter Sport 5 stopped 5% shorter on ice (2 tests) | 0 |
| Comfort11 measurements | 0 | The Krisalp HP3 was 2.2 dB quieter (11 tests) | 11 |
| Value23 measurements | 15 | The Winter Sport 5 lasted 8.8% longer in the wear tests (10 tests) | 6 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.9/10 | The Winter Sport 5 by 0.8 | 8.1/10 |
| Owner rating47 and 36 reviews | 83% | Too close to call | 84% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 83% | The Winter Sport 5 by 12 points | 71% |
| Pricein the 8 tests that listed prices | +19.1% | The Winter Sport 5 was dearer in 8 of 8 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 49 | 41 sizes made in both | 75 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 23 tests, 2017 to 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
Performance profile
18 measurements from the 23 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Winter Sport 5
Krisalp HP3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 94%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 1 measurement recorded in only one shared test is left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Winter Sport 5
Krisalp HP3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Winter Sport 5
Krisalp HP3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Winter Sport 5 83% from 47 reviews and the Krisalp HP3 84% from 36. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 45.29 | 1% | 44.82 | 2-9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 107.5 | 0.6% | 107 | 7-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 42.04 | 1.4% | 42.64 | 10-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 39.15 | 3.6% | 40.6 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 73.68 | 1.2% | 72.79 | 7-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3 | 15.4% | 2.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.54 | 1.7% | 12.76 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 80.73 | 4% | 83.92 | 1-9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.03 | 0.1% | 3.01 | 2-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 25.05 | 1.3% | 24.73 | 5-12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,024 | 4% | 1,926 | 4-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 60.02 | 0.5% | 60.32 | 2-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.42 | 1.5% | 3.46 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 18.2 | 5% | 19.3 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.68 | 2.2 dB | 70.44 | 0-11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 43,440 | 8.8% | 39,680 | 7-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.05 | 6.7% | 8.64 | 8-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 68 | 11.7% | 60 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Winter Sport 5 scores 8.9 and the Krisalp HP3 8.1 out of 10.
| Winter Sport 5 | Category | Krisalp HP3 | ||
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| 45 | Dry | 34 | ||
| 85 | Wet | 72 | ||
| 18 | Comfort | 55 | ||
| 66 | Value | 51 | ||
| 83 | Snow | 90 | ||
| 48 | Ice | 20 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Winter Sport 5 | Category | Krisalp HP3 | ||
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| 8.3 | Dry Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 8.5 | Wet Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 7.9 | Road Feedback | 8.2 | ||
| 7.9 | Handling | 8.1 | ||
| 8.7 | Wear | 8.4 | ||
| 8.4 | Comfort | 8.8 | ||
| 9.1 | Snow Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 8.2 | Ice Grip | 8 | ||
Owners rate the Winter Sport 5 83% from 47 reviews and the Krisalp HP3 84% from 36. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
- 83%from 47 reviews
- 83%would buy again
- 485,102 milesdriven by reviewers
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.
- snow and ice grip
- wet grip in cold
- predictable handling
- ride comfort
- weaker dry grip/softer feel in warmer temps
- increased noise with age
- occasional balance/quality issues
Summarised by AI from 39 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 47 Winter Sport 5 reviewsYou must know, in 225/50/17 it is the best what you can buy in eurowinter tyres
+ perfect rim protector
+ dry and wet grip at different temperatures including +17 Celsius
+ snow grip? Easy
+ treadwear 12000 km/per 1 mm (on my new set 8 mm, now 7,0-6,8 after 2 seasons and 14400 km)
Kleber Krisalp HP3
- 84%from 36 reviews
- 71%would buy again
- 459,168 milesdriven by reviewers
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.
- snow traction and braking
- wet grip and aquaplaning resistance
- low noise/comfort for a winter tyre
- good wear and value
- soft sidewalls/boat-like feel; weak handling precision when pushed
- dry grip/cornering weaker vs summer tyres
- ice/slush performance can be limited at higher speeds
Summarised by AI from 26 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 36 Krisalp HP3 reviewsGreat snow and ice grip, much better than any winter tire i had before.
Good durability as well. Dry grip is fine, wet grip not as much and must be kept in mind. Not very noisy for a winter tire either. Would buy again if they are on discount.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 49 sizes of the Winter Sport 5 and 75 of the Krisalp HP3, 41 of them made in both.
| Category | Winter Sport 5 | Krisalp HP3 |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 49 sizes, 15 to 21 inch | 75 sizes, 14 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 41 sizes 195/55 R15195/65 R15205/65 R15195/45 R16195/55 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16225/55 R16205/50 R17and 29 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B52%C48% | B90%C10% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C75%D24%B1% | D50%C48%B2% |
| EU label noise | 70-74 dB B100% | 68-71 dB A81%B19% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 79 of 79 | 112 of 112 |
| On the market since | 2021 | 2016 |
| Replaced | Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D (2021) | Kleber Krisalp HP2 (2013) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Winter Sport 5 was the dearer tyre in 8 of the 8 tests that listed prices, by 19.1% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head sets an ultra-high-performance winter tyre, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5, against a value-focused touring option, the Kleber Krisalp HP3. Across 23 shared professional tests from 2017-2025, both have proven strong winter credentials but with distinct personalities: Dunlop consistently chases balanced grip and efficiency, while Kleber leans into comfort, quietness, and snow confidence at a lower price point.
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.
Conclusion
Pattern over time is clear: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 delivers the more complete winter performance, especially in wet grip (frequent wins in wet braking/handling and wet circle), ice braking (notably ADAC 2023), rolling resistance, and predicted mileage. That translates to shorter wet stops, more composed emergency maneuvers, lower fuel use, and longer life-key safety and cost advantages in mixed winter climates.
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.
Winter Sport 5 vs Krisalp HP3: your questions
Is the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 or the Kleber Krisalp HP3 the better tyre?
In the 23 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 finished ahead 15 times and the Krisalp HP3 7 times, with one level. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Winter Sport 5 scores 8.9 and the Krisalp HP3 8.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Winter Sport 5 or the Krisalp HP3?
The Winter Sport 5 led 27 of the 49 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.4% shorter in the wet across 17 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Krisalp HP3 led 11 of the 20 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1% shorter in the dry across 11 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Krisalp HP3 led 23 of the 36 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.3% shorter on snow across 17 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Winter Sport 5 lasted 8.8% longer in the wear tests (10 tests) and had 6.7% lower rolling resistance (9 tests); the Krisalp HP3 shed 11.7% less rubber in the abrasion test (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.7/10 for the Winter Sport 5 and 8.4/10 for the Krisalp HP3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Krisalp HP3 was 2.2 dB quieter (11 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.4/10 for the Winter Sport 5 and 8.8/10 for the Krisalp HP3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Winter Sport 5 83% from 47 reviews and the Krisalp HP3 84% from 36. 83% of Winter Sport 5 owners would buy it again, against 71% for the Krisalp HP3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 8 tests that listed prices, the Winter Sport 5 was the dearer tyre in 8 of them, by 19.1% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Winter Sport 5 is made in 49 sizes (15 to 21 inch) and the Krisalp HP3 in 75 (14 to 20 inch). 41 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Winter Sport 5 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Krisalp HP3 B and D.
Which is the newer tyre?
The Winter Sport 5 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2021, the Krisalp HP3 in 2016. The Winter Sport 5 replaced the Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D. The Krisalp HP3 replaced the Kleber Krisalp HP2.
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