Petlas Snow Master W651 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 finished ahead 5 times and the Snow Master W651 not once. The Snow Master W651 was stronger in snow and value, the Krisalp HP3 in dry, wet and comfort.
Performance profile
15 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Snow Master W651
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 70%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow.
Where each scores higher
Snow Master W651
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
Snow Master W651
Krisalp HP3
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Owners rate the Snow Master W651 71% from 29 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 | Snow Master W651 | Gap | Krisalp HP3 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Krisalp HP3 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 129 | 2.5% | 126 | 0-1 |
| Dry Handling s | 81.9 | 1.5% | 80.7 | 0-1 |
| Subj. Dry Handling pts | scored | 14.3% | scored | 0-1 |
| Wet Krisalp HP3 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 135 | 13.5% | 116 | 0-5 |
| Wet Handling s | 111.8 | 8.1% | 102.8 | 0-1 |
| Subj. Wet Handling pts | scored | 750% | scored | 0-1 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 44.2 | 17.3% | 51.9 | 0-1 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 15.7 | 47.9% | 23.3 | 0-1 |
| Snow Snow Master W651 ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 91 | 2.2% | 89 | 0-1 |
| Snow Traction s | 4.7 | = | 4.7 | 0-0 |
| Snow Handling s | 112.2 | 1% | 113.3 | 1-0 |
| Subj. Snow Handling pts | scored | 5.3% | scored | 1-0 |
| Comfort Krisalp HP3 ahead | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 5.9% | scored | 0-1 |
| Noise dB | 69.8 | 0.7 dB | 69.1 | 0-1 |
| Value Snow Master W651 ahead | ||||
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 6.7 | 23.9% | 8.8 | 1-0 |
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 5 tests, 2020 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 | Snow Master W651 | Field | Krisalp HP3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test | P33 of 54 | P4 of 54 | |
| 2022 Winter Tire Market Overview | P47 of 56 | P16 of 56 | |
| 2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test | P9 of 9 | P8 of 9 | |
| 2021 Winter Tire Market Overview | P50 of 50 | P11 of 50 | |
| 2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test | P51 of 51 | P8 of 51 |
Snow Master W651 vs Krisalp HP3: your questions
Is the Petlas Snow Master W651 or the Kleber Krisalp HP3 the better tire?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 finished ahead 5 times and the Snow Master W651 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Snow Master W651 scores 3.5 and the Krisalp HP3 8.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Snow Master W651 or the Krisalp HP3?
The Krisalp HP3 led 9 of the 9 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 13.5% shorter in the wet across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Krisalp HP3 led 3 of the 3 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The Snow Master W651 led 2 of the 4 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.2/10 for the Snow Master W651 and 8.8/10 for the Krisalp HP3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Snow Master W651 71% from 29 reviews and the Krisalp HP3 84% from 36. 57% of Snow Master W651 owners would buy it again, against 71% for the Krisalp HP3.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Snow Master W651 is made in 58 sizes (14 to 19 inch) and the Krisalp HP3 in 75 (14 to 20 inch). 45 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Snow Master W651 is graded C for wet grip and B 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 Snow Master W651 in 2014. 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.