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Kleber Krisalp HP2

Touring Winter Winter rated

Replaced by the Krisalp HP3

The Kleber Krisalp HP2 is a Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 62% from 16 owner reviews 50% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 14th average finish across 15 independent tests Latest: P11 of 20 · 2016 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated April 2025.

  • 16owner reviews
  • 187,000miles driven
  • 15professional tests
  • 4sizes available
Kleber Krisalp HP2 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Kleber Krisalp HP2

5.9/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 16 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews16 owner reviews · rated 62% 14% 52%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 48%
Combined 30% 5.9

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 52% of this score. The other 48% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tyre is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2016 2016 AutoBild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P11 / 20 Placing only
  2. 2016 2016 Winter Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P15 / 49 Placing only
  3. 2016 2016 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 185/65 R15 P15 / 15 Placing only
  4. 2015 2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild · 185/60 R15 P16 / 18 Placing only
  5. 2015 2015 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC · 205/55 R16 P17 / 19 Placing only
  6. 2015 2015 Winter Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 185/60 R14 P19 / 51 Placing only
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  1. 2014 2014 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 195/65 R15 ADAC · 195/65 R15 P11 / 14 Placing only
  2. 2014 2014 50 Winter Tyre Braking Overview Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P30 / 49 Placing only
  3. 2013 2013 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tyre Shootout Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P10 / 15 Placing only
  4. 2013 2013 Winter Tyre Overview - Braking Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P9 / 50 Placing only
  5. 2013 2013 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/60 R15 ADAC · 185/60 R15 P14 / 17 Placing only
  6. 2012 2012 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P13 / 15 Placing only
  7. 2012 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P14 / 43 Placing only
  8. 2011 2011 European Winter Tyre Test - 195/65 R15 195/65 R15 P11 / 14 Placing only
  9. 2010 2010 European Winter Tyre Test Part 2 ADAC · 185/65 r15 P6 / 12 Placing only
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Tested 15 times by independent publications, the Kleber Krisalp HP2 averages a finish of 14th.

15 Tests
0 Test Wins
14th Average
6th Best
30th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20102016

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20162016 AutoBild Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P11 / 20
20162016 Winter Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P15 / 49
20162016 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15P15 / 15
20152015 Auto Bild Top 18 Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild · 185/60 R15P16 / 18
20152015 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 205/55 R16ADAC · 205/55 R16P17 / 19
20152015 Winter Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 185/60 R14P19 / 51
20142014 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 195/65 R15ADAC · 195/65 R15P11 / 14
20142014 50 Winter Tyre Braking OverviewAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P30 / 49
20132013 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tyre ShootoutAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P10 / 15
20132013 Winter Tyre Overview - BrakingAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P9 / 50
20132013 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/60 R15ADAC · 185/60 R15P14 / 17
20122012 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P13 / 15
20122012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P14 / 43
20112011 European Winter Tyre Test - 195/65 R15195/65 R15P11 / 14
20102010 European Winter Tyre Test Part 2ADAC · 185/65 r15P6 / 12

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Size Range4 sizes available

155-225Width50-80Profile13-16Rim79-96 T-HLoad/Speed Index2013First On Market

EU LabelAcross 4 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-72dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes205/55 R16195/65 R15195/60 R15185/60 R14225/45 R17155/45 R15
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kleber Krisalp HP2's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Kleber Krisalp HP2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Kleber Krisalp HP2?
Owners rate the Kleber Krisalp HP2 7.1 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 9 reviews.
How well do the Kleber Krisalp HP2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Kleber Krisalp HP2 8.5 out of 10 for wear across 9 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,750 miles.
Would owners buy the Kleber Krisalp HP2 again?
50% of owners say they would buy the Kleber Krisalp HP2 again, based on the 16 owner reviews that answered the question. 19% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
Has the Kleber Krisalp HP2 been replaced?
The Kleber Krisalp HP2 has been replaced by the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
More questions about the Kleber Krisalp HP2 (1)
What sizes does the Kleber Krisalp HP2 come in?
The Kleber Krisalp HP2 is available in 4 sizes, ranging from 155-225/50-80 R13-16.
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Kleber Krisalp HP2 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 16 owner ratings the Kleber Krisalp HP2 averages 62%. Owners rate Wear highest at 8.5 out of 10 and Snow Grip lowest at 3. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 44% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 16 ratings

  • Owner score 62%
  • Wear 85%
  • Dry Grip 74%
  • Comfort 71%
  • Road Feedback 65%
  • Handling 61%
  • Ice Grip 60%
  • Wet Grip 59%
  • Snow Grip 30%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 23%

“Previous owner put these awful tyres on the back of the car. I don’t drive fast, so really can’t comment on dry grip, although the odd tyre squeal when setting off on a hill. Which I had put down to a light car with...”

  • Mazda MX5
Read full review → 1,058 found this helpful
Most critical 37%

“This tyre is very very bad!!!!!!!!!!! If its this bad im wondering how bad it will perform when the tyres get worn. My advise search for a premium tyre on the web and again search the best price. It will cost you a bit...”

  • Ford MONDEO
  • 3,500 miles
Read full review → 706 found this helpful
Longest term 80%

“Very good tyre for the money. Was bought together with vehicle in 2009. I changed 2 sets of summer tyres and these winter ones are still in very good condition. A bit noisier, and don't expect premium grip, however for...”

  • Ford Focus mk2
  • 31,000 miles
Read full review → 662 found this helpful

All 9 Kleber Krisalp HP2 reviews

Score spread across 9 written reviews
23%
Member
Previous owner put these awful tyres on the back of the car. I don’t drive fast, so really can’t comment on dry grip, although the odd tyre squeal when setting off on a hill. Which I had put down to a light car with rear wheel drive (Mx5) but now think it was due to rock had rubber. Yesterday I got caught in torrential rain on the motorway. No problems in a straight line but on the twisty B roads they were lethal! Driving at about 30mph the back end would wiggle and we span across the road at one time fortunately missing everything.
The car has Hankook Ventus Prime 4 on the front which look like new so I am swapping out the rears for the same. The Klebers are lethal!

Tyre reviews and ratingsTyre Reviews Replies

The issue you have here is less about the quality of the tyre and more that you've fitted a winter tyre to the rear axle of a rear wheel drive vehicle with a good quality summer tire on the front. This will lead to a dangerous handling imbalance even with the best winter tyre.
64%
Member
Worst winter tyres I've owned. It seems they were made of some hard rubber which made them practically wear resistant yet almost dangerous in snow conditions. I even skidded twice at low speed during winters from what I managed to recover once but the second one was completely unrecoverable. Otherwise they were decent during weak winters with lack of snow.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 3
  • Ice Grip 6
Helpful 963
80%
Member
Very good tyre for the money. Was bought together with vehicle in 2009.
I changed 2 sets of summer tyres and these winter ones are still in very good condition. A bit noisier, and don't expect premium grip, however for moderate and a bit above moderate driving it will stick to the road quite ok.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 662

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51%
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Very slippery on wet!!!Not to noisy only on braking.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 699
77%
Member
  • Opel Astra G
  • 195/65 R15 T
  • 5,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Pretty cheap and great for snow. Correct on dry, and potentially slippery on wet road.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 587
59%
Member
  • Citroën C5
  • 195/65 R15 T
  • 6,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
I bought these tires to fit on my car lasr winter. They are really good at dry and snow, but terrible at moisty surface. The car is just out of control on mildly wet road. Previously i had a set of Tigar Winter1 and they were better.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 671
37%
Member
  • Ford MONDEO
  • 205/55 R16 H
  • 3,500 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
This tyre is very very bad!!!!!!!!!!! If its this bad im wondering how bad it will perform when the tyres get worn. My advise search for a premium tyre on the web and again search the best price. It will cost you a bit more but will give go a lot more safety and make you less nervious!!!!!!!!!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 3
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 706
87%
Member
Seriously impressed with the performance of these last winter. Have just put them on again ready for the next cold snap. Was a little nervous about going for a 'less expensive' winter tyre but they worked incredibly well. As good as the Wintrac (vredestein) I used previously at 40% less cost.
In the snow and ice the grip levels, particularly under braking really inspired confidence. In rain and dry condition you lose a little bit of initial bite as you can almost feel the treadblocks squidge but the grip levels and feedback are excellent.
Did about 4k miles on them from Dec to March and they are hardly worn which surprised me given the softer compound.

Have just ordered another set for wife's car.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 632
80%
Member
  • Ford Mondeo
  • 195/60 R15 T
  • 9,000 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Average
good in all conditions
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 594
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