Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Linglong Sport Master Winter
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 finished ahead 4 times and the Sport Master Winter not once. The Krisalp HP3 was stronger in wet, snow and value, the Sport Master Winter in dry.
Performance profile
13 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Krisalp HP3
Sport Master Winter
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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 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 6 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Krisalp HP3
Sport Master Winter
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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.
Where owners rate each higher
Krisalp HP3
Sport Master Winter
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Owners rate the Krisalp HP3 84% from 36 reviews and the Sport Master Winter 82% from 4. 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. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Krisalp HP3 | Gap | Sport Master Winter | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Sport Master Winter ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 153 | 3.4% | 148 | 0-2 |
| Dry Handling mph | 71.4 | 1% | 72.1 | 0-2 |
| Subj. Dry Handling pts | scored | 17.5% | scored | 1-0 |
| Wet Krisalp HP3 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 137 | 0.1% | 136 | 1-3 |
| Wet Handling mph | 48.2 | 2% | 47.3 | 2-0 |
| Subj. Wet Handling pts | scored | 20% | scored | 1-0 |
| Wet Circle (mph) | 17.1 | 0.4% | 17.2 | 0-1 |
| Wet Circle (s) | 12.52 | 1.1% | 12.66 | 1-0 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 49.6 | 9.7% | 45.2 | 2-0 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 9 | 23.2% | 7.3 | 2-0 |
| Snow Krisalp HP3 ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 89 | 5.3% | 94 | 4-0 |
| Snow Traction lbf | 295 | 7.5% | 263 | 2-0 |
| Snow Handling mph | 45.4 | 2.1% | 44.5 | 2-0 |
| Subj. Snow Handling pts | scored | 60% | scored | 1-0 |
| Snow Slalom ft/s² | 11.3 | 6.4% | 10.6 | 2-0 |
| Comfort Level | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 3.9% | scored | 1-1 |
| Noise dB | 68.25 | 1.2 dB | 69.45 | 1-1 |
| Value Krisalp HP3 ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 27,993 | 2.4% | 28,651 | 0-1 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 8.76 | 14% | 10.19 | 2-0 |
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 4 tests, 2025 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 | Krisalp HP3 | Field | Sport Master Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets | P7 of 50 | P21 of 50 | |
| 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test | P8 of 9 | P9 of 9 | |
| 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test | P14 of 20 | P19 of 20 | |
| 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! | P12 of 51 | P16 of 51 |
Krisalp HP3 vs Sport Master Winter: your questions
Is the Kleber Krisalp HP3 or the Linglong Sport Master Winter the better tire?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 finished ahead 4 times and the Sport Master Winter not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Krisalp HP3 scores 8.1 and the Sport Master Winter 7.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Krisalp HP3 or the Sport Master Winter?
The Krisalp HP3 led 9 of the 13 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 23.2% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Sport Master Winter led 4 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.4% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Krisalp HP3 led 11 of the 11 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.3% shorter on snow across 4 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Krisalp HP3 had 14% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.4/10 for the Krisalp HP3 and 6.7/10 for the Sport Master Winter.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.8/10 for the Krisalp HP3 and 8/10 for the Sport Master Winter.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Krisalp HP3 84% from 36 reviews and the Sport Master Winter 82% from 4.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the Krisalp HP3 was the dearer tire in 3 of them, by 46.8% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Krisalp HP3 is made in 75 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the Sport Master Winter in 95 (14 to 21 inch). 52 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 Sport Master Winter A and D.
Which is the newer tire?
The Sport Master Winter is the newer design: it reached the market in 2025, 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.