Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Toyo Observe S 944
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 finished ahead 6 times and the Observe S 944 not once. The Krisalp HP3 was stronger in wet, snow and comfort, the Observe S 944 in dry and value.
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 6 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Krisalp HP3
Observe S 944
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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.
Where each scores higher
Krisalp HP3
Observe S 944
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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.
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. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Krisalp HP3 | Gap | Observe S 944 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Observe S 944 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 150 | 2.4% | 146 | 0-1 |
| Dry Handling mph | 68.5 | 1.5% | 69.5 | 0-1 |
| Wet Krisalp HP3 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 134 | 2.8% | 137 | 4-0 |
| Wet Handling mph | 50.8 | 1.7% | 49.9 | 1-0 |
| Wet Circle s | 12.72 | 1.9% | 12.97 | 1-0 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 58.8 | 4.2% | 56.5 | 1-0 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 7.7 | 5.4% | 7.3 | 1-0 |
| Snow Krisalp HP3 ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 92 | 4.9% | 97 | 3-0 |
| Snow Traction lbf | 643 | 3.5% | 621 | 1-0 |
| Snow Handling mph | 37.2 | 4.4% | 35.7 | 1-0 |
| Snow Slalom ft/s² | 11.1 | 13.8% | 9.7 | 1-0 |
| Comfort Krisalp HP3 ahead | ||||
| Noise dB | 70.8 | 2.2 dB | 73 | 1-0 |
| Value Observe S 944 ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 21,074 | 30.7% | 27,534 | 0-1 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 8.43 | 3.8% | 8.11 | 0-1 |
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.
Head to head in 6 tests, 2021 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 | Krisalp HP3 | Field | Observe S 944 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P11 of 20 | P15 of 20 | |
| 2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test | P4 of 54 | P13 of 54 | |
| 2022 Winter Tire Market Overview | P16 of 56 | P28 of 56 | |
| 2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16 | P6 of 17 | P10 of 17 | |
| 2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire Test | P4 of 18 | P12 of 18 | |
| 2021 Winter Tire Market Overview | P11 of 50 | P36 of 50 |
Krisalp HP3 vs Observe S 944: your questions
Is the Kleber Krisalp HP3 or the Toyo Observe S 944 the better tire?
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 finished ahead 6 times and the Observe S 944 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Krisalp HP3 scores 8.1 and the Observe S 944 8.6 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Krisalp HP3 or the Observe S 944?
The Krisalp HP3 led 8 of the 8 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.8% shorter in the wet across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Observe S 944 led 2 of the 2 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The Krisalp HP3 led 6 of the 6 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.9% shorter on snow across 3 tests.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Krisalp HP3 84% from 36 reviews; the Observe S 944 has no owner reviews yet.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Krisalp HP3 is made in 75 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the Observe S 944 in 53 (14 to 20 inch). 38 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Krisalp HP3 is graded B for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Observe S 944 B and D.
Which is the newer tire?
The Observe S 944 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2019, the Krisalp HP3 in 2016. The Krisalp HP3 replaced the Kleber Krisalp HP2.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.