Westlake SW 608 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 finished ahead 6 times and the SW 608 not once. The Krisalp HP3 was stronger in wet and snow.
Performance profile
Their shared tests recorded too few of the same measurements to chart, so the chart shows what owners rate each tire on every question.
Where owners rate each higher
SW 608
Not ahead in any category
Krisalp HP3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the SW 608 48% from 5 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. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | SW 608 | Gap | Krisalp HP3 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wet Krisalp HP3 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 128 | 6.2% | 120 | 1-3 |
| Snow Krisalp HP3 ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 92 | 12.1% | 81 | 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, 2017 to 2025
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 | SW 608 | Field | Krisalp HP3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! | P43 of 51 | P12 of 51 | |
| 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test | P40 of 55 | P16 of 55 | |
| 2022 Winter Tire Market Overview | P45 of 56 | P16 of 56 | |
| 2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test | P27 of 51 | P8 of 51 | |
| 2018 51 Winter Tire Shootout | P30 of 52 | P6 of 52 | |
| 2017 50 Winter Tire Shoot Out | P29 of 50 | P10 of 50 |
SW 608 vs Krisalp HP3: your questions
Is the Westlake SW 608 or the Kleber Krisalp HP3 the better tire?
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 finished ahead 6 times and the SW 608 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the SW 608 scores 4.6 and the Krisalp HP3 8.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the SW 608 or the Krisalp HP3?
The Krisalp HP3 led 3 of the 4 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.2% shorter in the wet across 4 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Krisalp HP3 led 1 of the 1 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 5.3/10 for the SW 608 and 8.8/10 for the Krisalp HP3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the SW 608 48% from 5 reviews and the Krisalp HP3 84% from 36. 40% of SW 608 owners would buy it again, against 71% for the Krisalp HP3.
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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.