Kleber Krisalp HP3 - Test Results

Test Statistics

29

Tests Completed

8^th

Average Position

2^nd

Best Result

16^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 29 winter tests the Kleber Krisalp HP3 delivers standout snow performance and very strong aquaplaning resistance, consistently placing near the top in snow braking, traction, and handling while often ranking top 3 in straight-line aquaplaning. Overall results average a solid mid-field finish thanks to recurring wet and dry braking/handling deficits and middling wear/efficiency, but multiple top-3 overall finishes show it can score highly when snow weighting is strong.
Its clearest pattern is snow mastery (multiple wins and podiums from 2017-2025) combined with reliable deep-water security. Conversely, wet braking is repeatedly below average and dry performance is usually mid-to-lower half, limiting overall scores in mixed-condition tests. Noise is often good, value acceptable, and wear/rolling resistance generally average to below average.

Performance Strengths

Snow Performance Strong Details
• 1st place snow braking, snow traction, and snow slalom in 2025 Autobild (225/40 R18)
• 2nd place snow braking and 2nd traction in 2025 ADAC (225/40 R18)
• 3rd overall with strong snow results in 2021 Auto Bild (205/55 R16)
• 1st snow braking and 1st snow handling in 2019 Auto Bild (225/45 R17)
• 2nd snow braking and strong snow handling in 2018 Auto Bild (195/65 R15)
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• Straight aquaplaning 3/22 in 2025 Autobild; 3/31 in 2025 ADAC
• Straight aquaplaning 4/23 and curved 6/23 in 2024 Auto Bild
• Straight aquaplaning 2/22 in 2023 Auto Bild (94.7 km/h, +0.2% from best)
• Straight aquaplaning 3/22 in 2022 Auto Bild
• Straight aquaplaning 2/21 in 2017 Auto Bild; article cites Kleber taking top two places with BFGoodrich
Noise and Comfort (select sizes/tests) Moderate Details
• Noise 1/21 in 2020 Auto Bild UHP test (245/45 R18)
• Noise 1/22 in 2018 Auto Bild (195/65 R15)
• Noise 2/22 in 2023 Auto Bild (70.8 dB)
• Noise 2/16 in 2023 ADAC (205/60 R16)
Value Proposition Moderate Details
• Value 5/20 in 2019 Auto Bild (225/45 R17)
• Value 7/20 in 2022 Auto Bild (215/55 R17)
• Multiple mid-pack value positions across 2018-2024 tests

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking and Wet Handling Strong Details
• Wet braking 21/22 (+20.5%) in 2022 Auto Bild (215/55 R17)
• Wet braking 20/23 (+11.7%) and wet circle 21/23 (+9.5%) in 2024 Auto Bild
• Wet braking 19/52 (+18.3%) in 2025 Autobild braking test
• Wet braking 8/9 (+27.5%) and wet handling 8/9 in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews
• Wet handling typically mid/lower (e.g., 17/22 in 2023 Auto Bild)
Dry Braking and Dry Handling Moderate Details
• Dry braking 22/22 (+25.1%) and dry handling 20/22 (+3.9%) in 2025 Autobild
• Dry braking 14/22 (+20.6%) and dry handling 18/22 in 2023 Auto Bild
• Dry braking 15/21 (+20.3%) and dry handling 19/21 in 2017 Auto Bild
Wear and Efficiency (Rolling Resistance/Fuel) Moderate Details
• Wear 18/20 in 2023 Auto Bild (33916 km, +25.5% from best)
• Wear concerns noted 2019 Auto Bild (wore ~15,000 km sooner than Michelin)
• Rolling resistance often mid/low (e.g., 17/22 in 2021 Auto Bild; 18/20 in 2020 UHP)
Ice Braking (select tests) Minor Details
• Ice braking 16/16 (+17.2%) in 2023 ADAC (205/60 R16)
• Ice braking 14/31 (+10.5%) in 2025 ADAC

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

The Kleber Krisalp HP3, as another Michelin secondary brand alongside BF Goodrich, proves itself as an exceptional snow specialist with absolute top-tier performance on snow-covered roads. It achie...

Strong:
Snow Braking, Snow Slalom, Snow Traction

Weak:
Dry Braking

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