Kleber Krisalp HP3 - Test Results

Test Statistics

26

Tests Completed

8th

Average Position

2nd

Best Result

16th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Kleber Krisalp HP3 consistently excels on snow and in aquaplaning resistance, often matching or beating premium rivals, which drives multiple top-three overall finishes and strong placements in big comparative tests. However, it shows recurring weaknesses in wet braking/handling and average-to-poor dry dynamics, plus only mid-pack efficiency and wear, which cap its overall standings.
Overall, it's a snow specialist with very strong deep-water security and good comfort/noise, delivering solid value in many tests, but it lags the class leaders on wet stopping distances and dry performance. Results cluster top-tier when snow is weighted heavily, and mid-table when wet/dry dominate.

Performance Strengths

Snow Performance Strong
• 1st snow braking and 1st snow traction in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews test (225/45 R17)
• 2nd snow braking, 3rd snow traction, 3rd snow handling, 1st snow slalom in 2023 Auto Bild (225/45 R18)
• 1st snow braking in 2023 ADAC 16" (205/60 R16)
• 1st snow braking and 1st snow handling in 2019 Auto Bild (225/45 R17)
• 2nd snow braking and 4th snow handling in 2018 Auto Bild (195/65 R15)
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
• 2nd straight aquaplaning in 2023 Auto Bild (94.7 km/h, 225/45 R18)
• 3rd straight aquaplaning in 2022 Auto Bild (80.5 km/h, 215/55 R17)
• 1st straight aquaplaning in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews (83.5 km/h, 225/45 R17)
• 2nd straight aquaplaning in 2017 Auto Bild (90.9 km/h, 225/50 R17)
Noise/Comfort Moderate
• 1st noise in 2020 Auto Bild Performance (69.7 dB, 245/45 R18)
• 1st noise in 2018 Auto Bild (64.8 dB, 195/65 R15)
• 2nd noise in 2023 Auto Bild (70.8 dB, 225/45 R18)
• 2nd noise in 2023 ADAC 16" (70.6 dB, 205/60 R16)
Value/Overall Placings in Big Fields Moderate
• 3rd overall in 2021 Auto Bild (205/55 R16) after 50-tyre shootout
• 3rd overall in 2018 Auto Bild (195/65 R15)
• 4th overall in 2020 Auto Bild Performance (245/45 R18)
• 2nd overall in 2019 ADAC (185/65 R15) and 3rd overall in 2017 ADAC (195/65 R15)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking and Wet Handling Strong
• 21/22 wet braking (+20.5%) in 2022 Auto Bild (215/55 R17)
• 20/23 wet braking (+11.7%), 21/23 wet circle (+9.5%) in 2024 Auto Bild (205/55 R16)
• 8/9 wet braking (+27.5%) and 8/9 wet handling (+6%) in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews (225/45 R17)
• Mid-to-low wet rankings across 2019-2021 Auto Bild (e.g., 12/22 wet braking in 2021)
Dry Braking/Handling Moderate
• 16/23 dry handling (+5.2%) and 14/23 dry braking (+15.8%) in 2024 Auto Bild (205/55 R16)
• 18/22 dry handling (+4.8%) and 14/22 dry braking (+20.6%) in 2023 Auto Bild (225/45 R18)
• 15/21 dry braking (+20.3%) and 19/21 dry handling (+5.2%) in 2017 Auto Bild (225/50 R17)
Wear and Efficiency (Rolling Resistance) Moderate
• Wear often lower half: 18/20 wear in 2023 Auto Bild; 18/20 wear in 2019 Auto Bild mention of earlier wear vs Michelin
• Rolling resistance mid-to-poor: 17/22 in 2021 Auto Bild; 18/20 in 2020 Auto Bild Performance
Ice Braking (specific ADAC context) Minor
• 16/16 ice braking (+17.2%) in 2023 ADAC 16" (205/60 R16)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Kleber Krisalp HP3 proves to be a solid winter tyre, particularly excelling on snowy roads. It offers very good protection against aquaplaning and has low rolling resistance, contributing to fu...