Uniroyal MS Plus 77 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tires, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 finished ahead 9 times and the MS Plus 77 once. The MS Plus 77 was stronger in dry and value, the Krisalp HP3 in wet, snow and comfort.
Performance profile
11 measurements from the 10 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
MS Plus 77
Krisalp HP3
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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 95%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 2 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
MS Plus 77
Krisalp HP3
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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
MS Plus 77
Krisalp HP3
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Owners rate the MS Plus 77 84% from 9 reviews and the Krisalp HP3 83% from 37. 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 | MS Plus 77 | Gap | Krisalp HP3 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry MS Plus 77 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 152 | 1.6% | 149 | 1-3 |
| Dry Handling mph | 67.3 | 0.4% | 67.1 | 4-1 |
| Wet Krisalp HP3 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 130 | 0.8% | 129 | 2-6 |
| Wet Handling mph | 44.5 | = | 44.5 | 3-2 |
| Wet Circle s | 12.94 | = | 12.94 | 0-0 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 50.5 | 2.3% | 51.6 | 1-4 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 10.2 | 3.3% | 9.9 | 1-0 |
| Snow Krisalp HP3 ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 87 | 2.2% | 85 | 0-8 |
| Snow Traction lbf | 640 | 13.7% | 571 | 1-1 |
| Snow Handling mph | 36.5 | 2.1% | 37.3 | 1-4 |
| Comfort Krisalp HP3 ahead | ||||
| Noise dB | 71.62 | 2.2 dB | 69.46 | 0-5 |
| Value MS Plus 77 ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 23,603 | 1.8% | 23,890 | 4-1 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 8.14 | 6% | 8.66 | 4-1 |
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 10 tests, 2017 to 2021
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 | MS Plus 77 | Field | Krisalp HP3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P12 of 20 | P3 of 20 | |
| 2021 Winter Tire Market Overview | P14 of 50 | P11 of 50 | |
| 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test | P14 of 20 | P4 of 20 | |
| 2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test | P10 of 51 | P8 of 51 | |
| 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test | P10 of 20 | P15 of 20 | |
| 2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview | P14 of 53 | P8 of 53 | |
| 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P10 of 20 | P3 of 20 | |
| 2018 51 Winter Tire Shootout | P9 of 52 | P6 of 52 | |
| 2017 50 Winter Tire Shoot Out | P17 of 50 | P10 of 50 | |
| 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P13 of 20 | P9 of 20 |
MS Plus 77 vs Krisalp HP3: your questions
Is the Uniroyal MS Plus 77 or the Kleber Krisalp HP3 the better tire?
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tires, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 finished ahead 9 times and the MS Plus 77 once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the MS Plus 77 scores 5.9 and the Krisalp HP3 8.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the MS Plus 77 or the Krisalp HP3?
The Krisalp HP3 led 12 of the 20 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it resisted straight aquaplaning at a 2.3% higher speed across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The MS Plus 77 led 5 of the 10 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The Krisalp HP3 led 13 of the 15 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.2% shorter on snow across 8 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The MS Plus 77 lasted 1.8% longer in the wear tests (5 tests) and had 6% lower rolling resistance (5 tests). Owners rate wear 7.9/10 for the MS Plus 77 and 8.5/10 for the Krisalp HP3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Krisalp HP3 was 2.2 dB quieter (5 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the MS Plus 77 and 8.8/10 for the Krisalp HP3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the MS Plus 77 84% from 9 reviews and the Krisalp HP3 83% from 37. 100% of MS Plus 77 owners would buy it again, against 71% for the Krisalp HP3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the MS Plus 77 was the dearer tire in 3 of them, by 7.8% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The MS Plus 77 is made in 68 sizes (13 to 20 inch) and the Krisalp HP3 in 75 (14 to 20 inch). 43 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the MS Plus 77 is graded C for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Krisalp HP3 B and D.
Which is the newer tire?
The Krisalp HP3 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2016, the MS Plus 77 in 2013. The MS Plus 77 replaced the Uniroyal MS plus 66. 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.