Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The data shows a clear pattern: Hankook leads on dry and wet roads with shorter braking, stronger handling and notably better curved-aquaplaning resistance, plus superior mileage. Kleber counters with class-leading snow and ice stopping and traction, and lower noise in several tests. The choice hinges on your winter: mixed cold and wet vs. frequent, deep snow.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been eight tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Hankook Winter i cept evo3 | five | |
| Kleber Krisalp HP3 | three |
While it might look like the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 is better than the Kleber Krisalp HP3 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Consistently shorter wet and dry braking; stronger wet/dry handling
- Excellent curved-aquaplaning resistance and solid straight-line aquaplaning
- High predicted mileage and lower abrasion (better longevity)
- Compelling value in the mid-premium bracket
- Top-tier snow and ice braking with strong snow traction
- Confident snow handling with good safety reserves
- Often quieter externally than rivals
- Competitive pricing with solid all-weather basic safety
Dry Braking
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 stopped the vehicle in 3.02% less distance than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Dry Braking: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 1.45% faster around a lap than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 stopped the vehicle in 3.15% less distance than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Wet Braking: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 stopped the vehicle in 7.86% less distance than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 1.88% faster around a wet lap than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 had 10.34% higher lateral wet grip than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Wet Circle: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 floated at a 0.77% higher speed than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Straight Aqua: Kleber Krisalp HP3
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 slipped out at a 13.21% higher speed than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during eight snow braking tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 stopped the vehicle in 3.07% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Snow Braking: Kleber Krisalp HP3
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 had 5.09% better snow traction than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Snow Traction: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during two snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was 1.17% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Kleber Krisalp HP3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was 3.74% faster through a slalom than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Snow Slalom: Kleber Krisalp HP3
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 stopped the vehicle 3.45% shorter than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Ice Braking: Kleber Krisalp HP3
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scored 8.22% more points than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during three noise tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 measured 3.69% quieter than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Noise: Kleber Krisalp HP3
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Wear
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during three wear tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 is predicted to cover 11.99% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Wear: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during two value tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 proved to have a 3.21% better value based on price/1000km than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Value: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Kleber Krisalp HP3 had a 1.71% lower rolling resistance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Kleber Krisalp HP3
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 and Kleber Krisalp HP3 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tires performed equally well
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 emitted 12.5% less particle wear matter than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Best In Abrasion: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 Driver Reviews
Across 20 reviews, the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 is described as a highly confidence-inspiring winter tire with standout traction in snow and strong, predictable grip in wet conditions (often praised for stability and aquaplaning resistance). Many drivers also report good dry-road handling for a winter tire and consider it excellent value versus premium brands. A smaller minority mention increased road noise or a firmer/less comfortable ride compared with their summer tires, but this is not the dominant experience.
Based on 22 reviews with an average rating of 86%
Kleber Krisalp HP3 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Kleber Krisalp HP3 highly, praising its strong snow and wet performance, low noise/comfort for a winter tire, and decent wear/value. Dry grip and handling precision are adequate for normal driving but can feel soft with noticeable understeer if pushed; several users report a 'jelly/boat-like' feel. A minority mention noise at certain speeds, vibration/manufacturing issues in specific batches, and weaker performance on ice or slush at higher speeds. Overall sentiment is positive with safety and winter capability as standout strengths.
Based on 36 reviews with an average rating of 84%
Conclusion
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 is the specialist. It repeatedly sets the pace on snow and performs well on ice, making it the safer bet for mountainous routes or regions with sustained snowfall where snow braking and traction outweigh wet/dry precision. Its compromises show in longer wet braking and earlier understeer, but if your winter is mostly white, Kleber's snow advantage is meaningful.
Key Differences
- Overall results: Hankook ranks higher in most full comparative tests (e.g., 4/31 vs 7/31 ADAC; 6/22 vs 14/22 Autobild 2025).
- Dry/wet safety: Hankook repeatedly stops shorter on wet and dry (e.g., ADAC wet −6% and −7.9% on concrete).
- Aquaplaning: Hankook clearly better in curved aquaplaning (up to +23% margin), Kleber slightly better at straight-line in some sizes.
- Snow/ice: Kleber dominates snow braking and often snow traction/handling; also edges ice braking.
- Noise/comfort: Kleber often quieter; Hankook scores higher in subjective comfort in some UHP sizes.
- Longevity/value: Hankook shows markedly higher mileage (up to +37%) and better abrasion; price-per-1,000 km typically favors Hankook.
Overall Winner: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.