Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
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 eight tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | six | |
| Kleber Krisalp HP3 | two |
While it might look like the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 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 superior wet and dry braking (e.g., −5-7% vs. Kleber in multiple tests)
- Balanced handling with better precision and stability across surfaces
- Lower rolling resistance and slightly better fuel efficiency
- Generally stronger wear and abrasion results for longer life
- Top-tier snow performance (shortest snow braking and stronger traction in most tests)
- Confident snow/ice handling with large safety reserves
- Good straight-line aquaplaning resistance
- Lower purchase price and better value metrics
Dry Braking
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 4.56% less distance than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Dry Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 2.32% faster around a lap than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 3.25% less distance than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 4.68% less distance than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 2.32% faster around a wet lap than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had 3.7% higher lateral wet grip than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 floated at a 2.14% higher speed than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Straight Aqua: Kleber Krisalp HP3
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P slipped out at a 2.84% higher speed than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 stopped the vehicle in 2.64% less distance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Snow Braking: Kleber Krisalp HP3
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 had 2.02% better snow traction than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Snow Traction: Kleber Krisalp HP3
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was 0.92% faster around a lap than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Kleber Krisalp HP3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was 2.06% faster through a slalom than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Snow Slalom: Kleber Krisalp HP3
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
Ice Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle 0.52% shorter than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Ice Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 16.25% more points than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during two noise tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 measured 0.17% quieter than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Noise: Kleber Krisalp HP3
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Wear
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three wear tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is predicted to cover 0.32% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Wear: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during three value tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 proved to have a 22.47% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Value: Kleber Krisalp HP3
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Price
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during one price tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 cost 24.83% less than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Price: Kleber Krisalp HP3
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had a 8.72% lower rolling resistance than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P used 0.88% less fuel than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 emitted 8.4% less particle wear matter than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Abrasion: Kleber Krisalp HP3
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P very highly, praising its outstanding wet grip and braking, strong snow traction, stable high-speed behavior, and quiet, comfortable ride. Many note predictable handling and good wear/longevity, with some EV owners highlighting low noise and rolling resistance. A minority mention softer steering feel and less sharp dry handling, and several point out a high price. One outlier reports poor snow/ice performance, which contrasts with the overwhelmingly positive winter feedback from others.
Based on 25 reviews with an average rating of 87%
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
Key Differences
- Wet braking: Continental leads in every shared wet braking metric (up to ~7% shorter).
- Dry braking/handling: Continental repeatedly stops shorter and handles faster on dry.
- Snow capability: Kleber consistently wins snow braking, traction, and snow handling.
- Aquaplaning: Kleber better in straight-line; Continental better in curved aquaplaning.
- Efficiency: Continental shows lower rolling resistance and slightly lower fuel use.
- Value and price: Kleber is noticeably cheaper and often rates better on value.
Overall Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 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.