Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
- TR Score
- 9.2/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 23
- TR Score
- 8.1/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 36
In the 8 independent tests that ran both tires, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 finished ahead 5 times and the Krisalp HP3 3 times. The Winter i cept evo3 lasted 11.5% longer in the wear tests; the Krisalp HP3 stopped 3% shorter on snow.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 for mixed winters, frequent wet roads, motorway use, and longevity/value. Choose Kleber Krisalp HP3 if you regularly drive in sustained or mountainous snow and prioritize the shortest snow/ice stops and traction over wet/dry sharpness.
Where the Winter i cept evo3 is stronger
- 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)
Where the Krisalp HP3 is stronger
- Top-tier snow and ice braking with strong snow traction
- Confident snow handling with good safety reserves
- Often quieter externally than rivals
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Winter i cept evo3 vs Krisalp HP3 at a glance
| Category | Winter i cept evo3 | Gap | Krisalp HP3 |
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| Shared tests won8 shared tests | 5 | 3 | |
| Dry7 measurements | 7 | The Winter i cept evo3 stopped 3% shorter in the dry (4 tests) | 0 |
| Wet21 measurements | 15 | The Winter i cept evo3 stopped 3.3% shorter in the wet (8 tests) | 6 |
| Snow17 measurements | 2 | The Krisalp HP3 stopped 3% shorter on snow (8 tests) | 15 |
| Ice1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Comfort5 measurements | 2 | The Krisalp HP3 was 2.7 dB quieter (4 tests) | 3 |
| Value9 measurements | 5 | The Winter i cept evo3 lasted 11.5% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) | 3 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.2/10 | The Winter i cept evo3 by 1.1 | 8.1/10 |
| Owner rating23 and 36 reviews | 86% | The Winter i cept evo3 by 2 points | 84% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 91% | The Winter i cept evo3 by 20 points | 71% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Krisalp HP3 was dearer in 4 of 4 | +3.2% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 86 | 25 sizes made in both | 75 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 8 tests, 2020 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 | Winter i cept evo3 | Field | Krisalp HP3 |
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| 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test | P6 of 20 | P14 of 20 | |
| 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! | P14 of 51 | P12 of 51 | |
| 2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test | P4 of 31 | P7 of 31 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P6 of 20 | P11 of 20 | |
| 2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test | P8 of 54 | P4 of 54 | |
| 2022 Winter Tire Market Overview | P9 of 56 | P16 of 56 | |
| 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test | P6 of 20 | P4 of 20 | |
| 2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test | P5 of 51 | P8 of 51 |
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 8 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Winter i cept evo3
Krisalp HP3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
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. 6 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Winter i cept evo3
Krisalp HP3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
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
Winter i cept evo3
Krisalp HP3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Winter i cept evo3 86% from 23 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. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 69.8 | 1.5% | 68.8 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 136 | 3.3% | 141 | 6-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 123 | 7.9% | 134 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49.5 | 1.9% | 48.6 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 6.5 | 11.5% | 5.8 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.75 | 1% | 12.62 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 51.9 | 0.9% | 52.3 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.2 | 15.5% | 8 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 83 | 3% | 81 | 0-8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 475 | 3.9% | 451 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 36.7 | 1.2% | 37.1 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10.1 | 3.9% | 10.5 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 57 | 3.4% | 55 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 9% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.4 | 2.7 dB | 69.73 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 30,838 | 11.5% | 27,141 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.76 | 1.7% | 8.61 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Winter i cept evo3 scores 9.2 and the Krisalp HP3 8.1 out of 10.
| Winter i cept evo3 | Category | Krisalp HP3 | ||
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| 77 | Dry | 34 | ||
| 89 | Wet | 72 | ||
| 11 | Comfort | 55 | ||
| 57 | Value | 51 | ||
| 68 | Snow | 90 | ||
| 63 | Ice | 20 | ||
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.
What owners say
| Winter i cept evo3 | Category | Krisalp HP3 | ||
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| 9 | Dry Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 7.8 | Road Feedback | 8.2 | ||
| 8.4 | Handling | 8.1 | ||
| 8.8 | Wear | 8.4 | ||
| 7.8 | Comfort | 8.8 | ||
| 9.4 | Snow Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 8.5 | Ice Grip | 8 | ||
Owners rate the Winter i cept evo3 86% from 23 reviews and the Krisalp HP3 84% from 36. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
- 86%from 23 reviews
- 91%would buy again
- 164,670 milesdriven by reviewers
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.
- Excellent snow traction and confidence in winter conditions
- Strong wet grip and high aquaplaning resistance
- Stable, predictable handling and good road feedback
- Good comfort and generally low noise for a winter tire
- Some users find it noisier than summer tires or typical winter tire buzzing
Summarised by AI from 20 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 23 Winter i cept evo3 reviewsI used these Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 tires for 4 full winter seasons on a Jeep Compass 2.0 Multijet 4x4. They lasted for roughly 5,500 miles (around 8,900 km). The grip held up exceptionally well as they wore down, providing consistent traction and stability for an AWD SUV in various winter conditions. They offer great value and reliable performance, and I would absolutely buy them again.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
- 84%from 36 reviews
- 71%would buy again
- 459,168 milesdriven by reviewers
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.
- snow traction and braking
- wet grip and aquaplaning resistance
- low noise/comfort for a winter tire
- good wear and value
- soft sidewalls/boat-like feel; weak handling precision when pushed
- dry grip/cornering weaker vs summer tires
- ice/slush performance can be limited at higher speeds
Summarised by AI from 26 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 36 Krisalp HP3 reviewsGreat snow and ice grip, much better than any winter tire i had before.
Good durability as well. Dry grip is fine, wet grip not as much and must be kept in mind. Not very noisy for a winter tire either. Would buy again if they are on discount.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 86 sizes of the Winter i cept evo3 and 75 of the Krisalp HP3, 25 of them made in both.
| Category | Winter i cept evo3 | Krisalp HP3 |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 86 sizes, 17 to 22 inch | 75 sizes, 14 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 25 sizes 215/60 R17235/45 R17245/45 R17215/45 R18215/50 R18215/55 R18225/40 R18225/45 R18225/50 R18225/55 R18235/40 R18235/45 R18and 13 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B98%C1%D1% | B90%C10% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C57%D42%B1% | D50%C48%B2% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B100% | 68-71 dB A81%B19% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 124 of 124 | 112 of 112 |
| On the market since | 2021 | 2016 |
| Replaced | Hankook Winter i cept evo2 | Kleber Krisalp HP2 (2013) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Krisalp HP3 was the dearer tire in 4 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 3.2% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head pits two very different winter propositions against each other: the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3, an ultra-high-performance (UHP) winter tire aimed at drivers who value balanced grip and precision, and the Kleber Krisalp HP3, a touring winter tire with a clear snow-first brief. Across eight shared tests, the Hankook consistently ranks higher overall, while the Kleber repeatedly tops the snow categories.
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.
Conclusion
Across multiple independent tests, the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 proves the more rounded performer: safer on wet and dry roads, better aquaplaning margins, and significantly longer tread life-often by 15-37%. It also tends to deliver stronger overall rankings and better value per 1,000 km. For typical European winters with many cold, damp days and occasional snow, Hankook offers the more consistent safety net.
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.
Winter i cept evo3 vs Krisalp HP3: your questions
Is the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 or the Kleber Krisalp HP3 the better tire?
In the 8 independent tests that ran both tires, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 finished ahead 5 times and the Krisalp HP3 3 times. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Winter i cept evo3 scores 9.2 and the Krisalp HP3 8.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Winter i cept evo3 or the Krisalp HP3?
The Winter i cept evo3 led 15 of the 21 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.3% shorter in the wet across 8 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Winter i cept evo3 led 7 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3% shorter in the dry across 4 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Krisalp HP3 led 15 of the 17 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3% shorter on snow across 8 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Winter i cept evo3 lasted 11.5% longer in the wear tests (4 tests); the Krisalp HP3 had 1.7% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 8.8/10 for the Winter i cept evo3 and 8.4/10 for the Krisalp HP3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Krisalp HP3 was 2.7 dB quieter (4 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.8/10 for the Winter i cept evo3 and 8.8/10 for the Krisalp HP3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Winter i cept evo3 86% from 23 reviews and the Krisalp HP3 84% from 36. 91% of Winter i cept evo3 owners would buy it again, against 71% for the Krisalp HP3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the Krisalp HP3 was the dearer tire in 4 of them, by 3.2% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Winter i cept evo3 is made in 86 sizes (17 to 22 inch) and the Krisalp HP3 in 75 (14 to 20 inch). 25 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Winter i cept evo3 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Krisalp HP3 B and D.
Which is the newer tire?
The Winter i cept evo3 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2021, the Krisalp HP3 in 2016. The Winter i cept evo3 replaced the Hankook Winter i cept evo2. 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.
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