Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 88% · 9
- TR Score
- 8.1/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 36
In the 8 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 7 times and the Krisalp HP3 not once, with one level. The Blizzak 6 stopped 5.6% shorter in the wet; the Krisalp HP3 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 3.2% higher speed.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 if your winter driving is mostly cold-wet tarmac, mixed commuting and motorways, and you want consistently top-tier wet stopping power plus stronger dry-road control. Choose the Kleber Krisalp HP3 if you regularly face sustained snow/packed-snow conditions (mountain regions, rural roads) and prioritize maximum snow braking/traction-accepting that wet braking and overall balance are not its strongest suits, though it can offer better value for snow-focused use.
Where the Blizzak 6 is stronger
- Consistently shorter wet braking in every shared test (7/7 wins), with some large real-world gaps (e.g., 34.6 m vs 37.8 m; 32.4 m vs 35.4 m)
- Stronger dry-road performance: wins on dry braking and dry handling wherever measured, supporting stable cold-weather motorway and clear-road driving
- Typically higher overall rankings across major tests (e.g., 3/31 ADAC, 3/20 Auto Bild, 1/55 braking test), reflecting better all-round balance
Where the Krisalp HP3 is stronger
- Outstanding snow braking consistency (wins 7/7), including clear advantages in some sizes (e.g., 25.2 m vs 27.3 m in sport auto)
- Very competitive snow dynamics beyond braking: often better snow slalom/handling and traction, with testers noting large safety reserves on snow
- Frequently stronger straight-line aquaplaning resistance (wins all reported straight-aqua comparisons), a useful benefit in heavy motorway rain
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.
Blizzak 6 vs Krisalp HP3 at a glance
| Category | Blizzak 6 | Gap | Krisalp HP3 |
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| Shared tests won8 shared tests | 7 | 1 level | 0 |
| Dry10 measurements | 9 | The Blizzak 6 stopped 1.5% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 1 |
| Wet28 measurements | 20 | The Blizzak 6 stopped 5.6% shorter in the wet (8 tests) | 7 |
| Snow22 measurements | 3 | The Krisalp HP3 stopped 2.6% shorter on snow (8 tests) | 18 |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Comfort8 measurements | 3 | The Krisalp HP3 was 0.6 dB quieter (5 tests) | 5 |
| Value10 measurements | 7 | The Blizzak 6 lasted 7.4% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) | 3 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The Blizzak 6 by 1.3 | 8.1/10 |
| Owner rating9 and 36 reviews | 88% | The Blizzak 6 by 4 points | 84% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 75% | The Blizzak 6 by 4 points | 71% |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | +26.4% | The Blizzak 6 was dearer in 6 of 6 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 193 | 52 sizes made in both | 75 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire 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 8 tests, 2024 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Blizzak 6 | Field | Krisalp HP3 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P5 of 20 | P5 of 20 | |
| 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets | P5 of 50 | P7 of 50 | |
| 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test | P4 of 9 | P8 of 9 | |
| 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test | P3 of 20 | P14 of 20 | |
| 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! | P6 of 51 | P12 of 51 | |
| 2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test | P3 of 31 | P7 of 31 | |
| 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P4 of 20 | P8 of 20 | |
| 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test | P1 of 55 | P16 of 55 |
Performance profile
16 measurements from the 8 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Blizzak 6
Krisalp HP3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft 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. 7 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Blizzak 6
Krisalp HP3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Blizzak 6
Krisalp HP3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 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 tires 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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| 71.1 | 2% | 69.8 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 139 | 5.6% | 147 | 8-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 120 | 10.3% | 134 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 48.9 | 2.4% | 47.7 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12 | 7.1% | 11.5 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.41 | 1.9% | 12.65 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49.8 | 3.2% | 51.4 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.4 | 3.3% | 9.7 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 86 | 2.6% | 84 | 0-8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 472 | 1.7% | 480 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 40.4 | 1.1% | 40.9 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10.9 | 2% | 11.1 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 53 | 3.6% | 55 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 9.4% | scored | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.2 | 0.6 dB | 70.62 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 32,210 | 7.4% | 30,102 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.29 | 2.7% | 8.52 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.8 | 1.7% | 5.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 tires 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 Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak 6 scores 9.4 and the Krisalp HP3 8.1 out of 10.
| Blizzak 6 | Category | Krisalp HP3 | ||
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| 84 | Dry | 34 | ||
| 92 | Wet | 72 | ||
| 49 | Comfort | 55 | ||
| 67 | Value | 51 | ||
| 74 | Snow | 90 | ||
| 61 | Ice | 20 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Blizzak 6 | Category | Krisalp HP3 | ||
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| 9.2 | Dry Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 9.2 | Wet Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 8.7 | Road Feedback | 8.2 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 8.1 | ||
| 8.3 | Wear | 8.4 | ||
| 8.6 | Comfort | 8.8 | ||
| 9.1 | Snow Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 9.1 | Ice Grip | 8 | ||
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the Krisalp HP3 84% from 36. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
- 88%from 9 reviews
- 75%would buy again
- 75,369 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 delivers excellent winter performance, with strong grip on snow and ice and confident climbing and cornering in cold, mountain conditions. Multiple reviewers describe it as very stable and among the best winter tires they've used. Overall sentiment is strongly positive across all reviews.
- Strong grip on snow and ice
- Confident traction in cold/mountain conditions
- Stable, secure feel
- High overall satisfaction as a winter tire
Summarised by AI from 5 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 9 Blizzak 6 reviewsI might be one of the first people to buy Bridgestone winter tires and I've never regretted it. I used them for 2 years, and now I'm thinking of switching to all-season tires, so I'll be looking for other options. After 40,000 km, the insides of the rear tires wore out; I think it's related to the alignment and balance, so I'll be replacing them.
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 tire, 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 tire
- good wear and value
- soft sidewalls/boat-like feel; weak handling precision when pushed
- dry grip/cornering weaker vs summer tires
- ice/slush performance can be limited at higher speeds
Summarised by AI from 26 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire 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 tire: 193 sizes of the Blizzak 6 and 75 of the Krisalp HP3, 52 of them made in both.
| Category | Blizzak 6 | Krisalp HP3 |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 193 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 75 sizes, 14 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 52 sizes 195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/45 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16225/55 R16205/40 R17and 40 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | B90%C10% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C75%B25% | D50%C48%B2% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B87%A13% | 68-71 dB A81%B19% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 275 of 275 | 112 of 112 |
| On the market since | - | 2016 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 (2019) | Kleber Krisalp HP2 (2013) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Blizzak 6 was the dearer tire in 6 of the 6 tests that listed prices, by 26.4% on average. Each test priced the tires 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.
Previous generation: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3 (16 shared tests)
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 is a classic “wet-road all-rounder vs snow specialist” winter-tire match-up. The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (premium-touring) repeatedly places near the top of large group tests, while the Kleber Krisalp HP3 (touring, Michelin's secondary brand) tends to trade overall balance for standout performance on packed snow.
Across seven shared professional comparisons in multiple sizes (205/55 R16 through 245/45 R19), the pattern is strikingly consistent: Blizzak 6 dominates wet braking (7 wins from 7) and is generally stronger on dry-road control, whereas Krisalp HP3 wins snow braking in every shared test (7 from 7) and often looks most at home when the road stays white rather than merely cold and wet. The question is less “which is better?” and more “which winter do you actually drive in most days?”
Conclusion
Looking across the shared tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 is the safer, more rounded choice for typical European winter use where cold wet tarmac is the norm. It consistently stops shorter on wet roads-with meaningful gaps in some tests (e.g., 32.4 m vs 35.4 m in sport auto, and 34.6 m vs 37.8 m in the 55-tire braking test)-and it also carries an advantage in dry braking/handling metrics in every test that reports them. Those strengths translate into more predictable day-to-day security: shorter “oh no” stopping distances in rain and more composed responses on clear but cold roads.
The Kleber Krisalp HP3, by contrast, is repeatedly validated as a snow-conditions specialist. It wins snow braking in all seven shared comparisons (often by 1-8%), adds strong snow traction and slalom/handling results in the tests that measured them, and it commonly resists straight-line aquaplaning better (4 wins out of 4 where reported). The downside is that multiple sources flag wet braking and wet/dry cornering precision as the compromise that can drag its overall ranking down (e.g., 8th/9 in sport auto despite leading snow braking).
Practical takeaway: if your winter is mostly wet, salted and variable-and you want the tire that consistently performs closest to “normal tire” behavior-the Blizzak 6 earns its premium status. If you regularly drive in mountainous regions or consistently snow-covered areas and want maximum confidence on packed snow (even if wet stopping distances aren't class-leading), the Krisalp HP3's snow-first tuning makes sense, especially when price/value is a deciding factor.
Blizzak 6 vs Krisalp HP3: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or the Kleber Krisalp HP3 the better tire?
In the 8 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 7 times and the Krisalp HP3 not once, with one level. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak 6 scores 9.4 and the Krisalp HP3 8.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Blizzak 6 or the Krisalp HP3?
The Blizzak 6 led 20 of the 28 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.6% shorter in the wet across 8 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Blizzak 6 led 9 of the 10 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.5% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Krisalp HP3 led 18 of the 22 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.6% shorter on snow across 8 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Blizzak 6 lasted 7.4% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) and had 2.7% lower rolling resistance (4 tests). Owners rate wear 8.3/10 for the Blizzak 6 and 8.4/10 for the Krisalp HP3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Krisalp HP3 was 0.6 dB quieter (5 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.6/10 for the Blizzak 6 and 8.8/10 for the Krisalp HP3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the Krisalp HP3 84% from 36. 75% of Blizzak 6 owners would buy it again, against 71% for the Krisalp HP3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the Blizzak 6 was the dearer tire in 6 of them, by 26.4% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Blizzak 6 is made in 193 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the Krisalp HP3 in 75 (14 to 20 inch). 52 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Blizzak 6 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Krisalp HP3 B and D.
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