Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
- TR Score
- 8.9/10
- Owners say
- 73% · 115
- TR Score
- 8.1/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 36
In the 16 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 finished ahead 14 times and the Krisalp HP3 twice. The Blizzak LM005 stopped 11.5% shorter in the wet; the Krisalp HP3 lasted 5.2% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 if your winter driving includes lots of rain, standing water, motorways, and mixed conditions where wet braking and wet stability are the priority. Choose the Kleber Krisalp HP3 if you regularly face snow-covered roads and want strong snow capability with better value, lower noise, and (often) longer life-accepting that wet/dry precision and wet stopping distances are typically behind the Bridgestone.
Where the Blizzak LM005 is stronger
- Exceptional wet braking performance with frequent double-digit advantages (e.g., 49.1 m vs 54.9 m in Auto Bild 2023; 27.3 m vs 34.8 m in Tire Reviews 2022/23)
- Stronger wet handling and lateral aquaplaning resistance (wins curved aquaplaning repeatedly; described as having strong safety reserves in the wet)
- More dynamic, higher-grip dry handling across tests (wins dry handling categories consistently)
Where the Krisalp HP3 is stronger
- Stronger snow performance bias (frequent wins in snow braking/handling/slalom; repeatedly praised for snow and ice capability)
- Better straight-line aquaplaning results more often than the Bridgestone (wins straight aquaplaning in multiple Auto Bild/Tire Reviews datasets)
- Quieter running in many tests (often 1-3 dB lower; e.g., Auto Bild 2023: 70.8 dB vs 73 dB)
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 LM005 vs Krisalp HP3 at a glance
| Category | Blizzak LM005 | Gap | Krisalp HP3 |
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| Shared tests won16 shared tests | 14 | 2 | |
| Dry14 measurements | 11 | The Blizzak LM005 stopped 0.7% shorter in the dry (7 tests) | 3 |
| Wet35 measurements | 30 | The Blizzak LM005 stopped 11.5% shorter in the wet (12 tests) | 5 |
| Snow27 measurements | 9 | The Krisalp HP3 stopped 1.4% shorter on snow (12 tests) | 17 |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Comfort8 measurements | 3 | The Krisalp HP3 was 0.9 dB quieter (7 tests) | 5 |
| Value14 measurements | 8 | The Blizzak LM005 had 7.9% lower rolling resistance (6 tests) | 5 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.9/10 | The Blizzak LM005 by 0.8 | 8.1/10 |
| Owner rating115 and 36 reviews | 73% | The Krisalp HP3 by 11 points | 84% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 56% | The Krisalp HP3 by 15 points | 71% |
| Pricein the 5 tests that listed prices | +16.4% | The Blizzak LM005 was dearer in 4 of 5 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 165 | 69 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 16 tests, 2019 to 2023
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 LM005 | Field | Krisalp HP3 |
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| 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P10 of 20 | P11 of 20 | |
| 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test | P6 of 16 | P10 of 16 | |
| 2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test | P1 of 54 | P4 of 54 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P6 of 20 | P11 of 20 | |
| 2022 Winter Tire Market Overview | P1 of 56 | P16 of 56 | |
| 2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16 | P5 of 17 | P6 of 17 | |
| 2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test | P1 of 9 | P8 of 9 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P5 of 20 | P3 of 20 | |
| 2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire Test | P5 of 18 | P4 of 18 | |
| 2021 Winter Tire Market Overview | P1 of 50 | P11 of 50 | |
| The Best Winter Tires for 2020 | P1 of 19 | P4 of 19 | |
| 2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 235/55 R17 | P7 of 13 | P8 of 13 | |
| 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test | P2 of 20 | P4 of 20 | |
| 2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test | P1 of 51 | P8 of 51 | |
| 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test | P5 of 20 | P15 of 20 | |
| 2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview | P1 of 53 | P8 of 53 |
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 16 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Blizzak LM005
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 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 12 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Blizzak LM005
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 LM005
Not ahead in any category
Krisalp HP3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Blizzak LM005 73% from 115 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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| 47.3 | 3.9% | 45.5 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.34 | 3.4% | 12.77 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 51.6 | 1.3% | 52.2 | 2-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.9 | 6.5% | 12.2 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 LM005 scores 8.9 and the Krisalp HP3 8.1 out of 10.
| Blizzak LM005 | Category | Krisalp HP3 | ||
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| 79 | Dry | 34 | ||
| 99 | Wet | 72 | ||
| 64 | Comfort | 55 | ||
| 43 | Value | 51 | ||
| 66 | Snow | 90 | ||
| 13 | 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 LM005 | Category | Krisalp HP3 | ||
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| 7.8 | Dry Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 8.4 | Wet Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 7.5 | Road Feedback | 8.2 | ||
| 7.3 | Handling | 8.1 | ||
| 5.9 | Wear | 8.4 | ||
| 7.5 | Comfort | 8.8 | ||
| 7.4 | Snow Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 6.3 | Ice Grip | 8 | ||
Owners rate the Blizzak LM005 73% from 115 reviews and the Krisalp HP3 84% from 36. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
- 73%from 115 reviews
- 56%would buy again
- 1,170,613 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners most consistently praise the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 for strong wet-road performance, with around half highlighting secure wet grip and only a handful disagreeing. Dry grip is also commonly rated better than expected for a winter tire, while opinion on snow traction is far more mixed, splitting owners almost evenly depending on conditions and expectations. The biggest drawback is durability: around two in five owners report fast wear (often with performance dropping as the tire ages), and roughly three in ten mention noticeable road noise, with a smaller group also finding it weak on ice.
- Very strong wet grip and confidence in heavy rain
- Impressive dry grip for a winter tire
- Comfortable, compliant ride
- Secure and predictable wet handling
- Fast tread wear and short overall life
- Grip drops off noticeably as the tire wears
- Uneven/abnormal wear reported by some owners
Summarised by AI from 102 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 115 Blizzak LM005 reviewsOverall very good tires for snow. I have a heavy vehicle with big tires (20 inch on sedan). Very good snow and ice grip. However they are quite noisy in the cabin despite BMW insulation.
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: 165 sizes of the Blizzak LM005 and 75 of the Krisalp HP3, 69 of them made in both.
| Category | Blizzak LM005 | Krisalp HP3 |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 165 sizes, 14 to 22 inch | 75 sizes, 14 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 69 sizes 155/65 R14165/65 R14165/70 R14175/65 R14175/70 R14185/60 R14185/65 R14165/60 R15165/65 R15175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15and 57 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A88%B12% | B90%C10% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C80%B19%D1% | D50%C48%B2% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B99%A1% | 68-71 dB A81%B19% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 360 of 360 | 112 of 112 |
| On the market since | 2019 | 2016 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO (2017) | Kleber Krisalp HP2 (2013) |
| Replaced by | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | - |
| Awards | Commended: Best Winter SUV Tires (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: Winter Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2023) Winner: Winter Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2022) Winner: Winter Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2021) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Blizzak LM005 was the dearer tire in 4 of the 5 tests that listed prices, by 16.4% 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.
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.
Bridgestone's Blizzak LM005 and Kleber's Krisalp HP3 sit in an interesting winter-tire matchup: the Bridgestone is positioned as a premium-touring winter tire with a strong reputation for wet-road security, while the Kleber is a mid-range touring winter option that often trades outright wet performance for snow ability, comfort, and cost efficiency.
Across 16 shared professional tests, the pattern is remarkably consistent. The LM005 repeatedly sets the pace on wet braking and wet handling (often by a meaningful margin), while the Krisalp HP3's best answers come in snow disciplines (braking/handling/slalom) plus straight-line aquaplaning and value metrics. If your winter is more “cold and wet motorway” than “deep-snow back roads,” this split matters a lot in day-to-day safety and confidence.
Conclusion
On the road, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is the more safety-led, confidence-inspiring tire for mixed winter conditions-especially rain. It wins wet braking in 12 of the shared comparisons, and the gaps are often big enough to be felt and measured: for example 49.1 m vs 54.9 m in Auto Bild 2023 (≈10.6% shorter), 51.2 m vs 58.3 m in Auto Bild 2022 (≈12.2% shorter), and 27.3 m vs 34.8 m in the Tire Reviews 2022/23 test (≈21.6% shorter). It also tends to be more dynamic on dry/wet handling, and it dominates curved (lateral) aquaplaning results-an area that strongly influences stability in sweeping, waterlogged corners.
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 makes its case when winter means frequent snow-covered roads and you want maximum value. It more often wins snow braking and snow handling metrics (and is repeatedly described as strong on snow/ice), and it also tends to be quieter. Just as importantly for many buyers, it is consistently the better “cost per performance” proposition: Auto Bild value figures strongly favor the Kleber (e.g., 16.07 vs 19.61 price/1000 in 2023; 15.79 vs 19.74 in 2022), and several tests show better longevity (notably ADAC 2023: 41,700 km for Kleber vs 34,800 km for Bridgestone). The practical takeaway: LM005 is the smarter pick for wet-biased winters and high-speed security, while Krisalp HP3 is the rational choice for snow-prioritized regions and budget-focused ownership-provided you accept its more understeery, less precise wet/dry behavior.
Blizzak LM005 vs Krisalp HP3: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 or the Kleber Krisalp HP3 the better tire?
In the 16 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 finished ahead 14 times and the Krisalp HP3 twice. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak LM005 scores 8.9 and the Krisalp HP3 8.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Blizzak LM005 or the Krisalp HP3?
The Blizzak LM005 led 30 of the 35 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 11.5% shorter in the wet across 12 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Blizzak LM005 led 11 of the 14 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.7% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Krisalp HP3 led 17 of the 27 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.4% shorter on snow across 12 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Blizzak LM005 had 7.9% lower rolling resistance (6 tests); the Krisalp HP3 lasted 5.2% longer in the wear tests (6 tests). Owners rate wear 5.9/10 for the Blizzak LM005 and 8.4/10 for the Krisalp HP3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Krisalp HP3 was 0.9 dB quieter (7 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.5/10 for the Blizzak LM005 and 8.8/10 for the Krisalp HP3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Blizzak LM005 73% from 115 reviews and the Krisalp HP3 84% from 36. 56% of Blizzak LM005 owners would buy it again, against 71% for the Krisalp HP3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 5 tests that listed prices, the Blizzak LM005 was the dearer tire in 4 of them, by 16.4% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Blizzak LM005 is made in 165 sizes (14 to 22 inch) and the Krisalp HP3 in 75 (14 to 20 inch). 69 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Blizzak LM005 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Krisalp HP3 B and D.
Which is the newer tire?
The Blizzak LM005 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2019, the Krisalp HP3 in 2016. The Blizzak LM005 replaced the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO. The Krisalp HP3 replaced the Kleber Krisalp HP2.
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