Tested 32 times by independent publications, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 averages a finish of 8th. Its strongest discipline is Snow Braking, beating 93% of the field across 23 tests; its weakest is Dry Handling, at 22% across 13 tests.
2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test P5 of 20
The Kleber Krisalp HP3, from Michelin's second brand, shares fifth place with a 'good' verdict. It is the best snow tire in the test and one of Auto Bild's good-value picks, with some ground given away on wet roads.
Where the Kleber Krisalp HP3 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 15 | P11.1 of 19.6 | 45% | - |
| Dry Handling Weak | 13 | P14.8 of 19.1 | 22% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2 | P8 of 9 | 13% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 23 | P13.3 of 30.6 | 49% | - |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 2 | P15 of 23.5 | 37% | - |
| Wet Handling | 13 | P11.8 of 19 | 39% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 2 | P6.5 of 9 | 31% | - |
| Wet Circle | 8 | P13.6 of 21.5 | 35% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 15 | P4.1 of 19.5 | 83% | 1 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 9 | P7.3 of 18.6 | 61% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking Strong | 23 | P2.8 of 23.7 | 93% | 7 |
| Snow Traction | 11 | P6.4 of 19.9 | 72% | 3 |
| Snow Handling | 13 | P4.7 of 18.5 | 80% | 3 |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 2 | P4 of 9 | 63% | - |
| Snow Slalom | 6 | P3.8 of 20.2 | 86% | 2 |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 2 | P15 of 23.5 | 28% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 4 | P8.8 of 14.5 | 47% | - |
| Noise | 15 | P6.9 of 19.6 | 70% | 2 |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 12 | P12 of 20.7 | 44% | - |
| Value | 10 | P9.3 of 20.1 | 57% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 13 | P11.5 of 18.5 | 40% | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 2 | P7 of 23.5 | 72% | - |
| Abrasion | 2 | P7.5 of 23.5 | 77% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Kleber Krisalp HP3. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dunlop Winter Sport 5
23 shared: 7 ahead, 15 behind
Compare with Winter Sport 5 |
23 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 32% |
 Fulda Kristall Control HP2
22 shared: 18 ahead, 4 behind
Compare with Kristall Control HP2 |
22 | 18 | 4 | - | 82% |
 BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
20 shared: 5 ahead, 13 behind
Compare with gForce Winter 2 |
20 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 28% |
 Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
16 shared: 2 ahead, 14 behind
Compare with Blizzak LM005 |
16 | 2 | 14 | - | 13% |
 Firestone Winterhawk 4
15 shared: 10 ahead, 5 behind
Compare with Winterhawk 4 |
15 | 10 | 5 | - | 67% |
 Vredestein Wintrac Pro
13 shared: 5 ahead, 7 behind
|
13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 42% |
 Michelin Alpin 6
13 shared: 1 ahead, 12 behind
Compare with Alpin 6 |
13 | 1 | 12 | - | 8% |
 Sava Eskimo HP2
12 shared: 12 ahead, 0 behind
|
12 | 12 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Falken Eurowinter HS01
12 shared: 11 ahead, 1 behind
|
12 | 11 | 1 | - | 92% |
 Semperit Speed Grip 5
12 shared: 6 ahead, 6 behind
Compare with Speed Grip 5 |
12 | 6 | 6 | - | 50% |
 Barum Polaris 5
11 shared: 10 ahead, 1 behind
|
11 | 10 | 1 | - | 91% |
 Uniroyal WinterExpert
11 shared: 8 ahead, 3 behind
Compare with WinterExpert |
11 | 8 | 3 | - | 73% |
 Continental WinterContact TS 860
11 shared: 2 ahead, 9 behind
|
11 | 2 | 9 | - | 18% |
 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
11 shared: 2 ahead, 9 behind
Compare with WinterContact TS 870 P |
11 | 2 | 9 | - | 18% |
 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
11 shared: 0 ahead, 11 behind
Compare with Pilot Alpin 5 |
11 | 0 | 11 | - | 0% |
 Uniroyal MS+ 77
10 shared: 9 ahead, 1 behind
|
10 | 9 | 1 | - | 90% |
 Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
10 shared: 9 ahead, 1 behind
|
10 | 9 | 1 | - | 90% |
 Hankook Winter i cept RS2
10 shared: 6 ahead, 4 behind
|
10 | 6 | 4 | - | 60% |
 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
10 shared: 1 ahead, 8 behind
Compare with UltraGrip Performance 3 |
10 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 11% |
 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
10 shared: 1 ahead, 9 behind
|
10 | 1 | 9 | - | 10% |
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kleber Krisalp HP2 Predecessor | 15 | 0 | 14th | 37% |
| Kleber Krisalp HP3 This tire | 32 | 0 | 8th | 65% |
Drawn from 31 tests. Updated October 20, 2026.
Across 31 independent winter tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 repeatedly shows itself as a snow-focused Central European winter tire: it very often ranks at or near the top on snow braking and traction (e.g. 1st of 22 for snow braking and 1st of 22 for snow traction in the 2025 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test; 1st of 9 for snow braking and 1st for snow traction in the 2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test). Testers frequently describe it as an “exceptional snow specialist” with “absolute top-tier performance on snow-covered roads”, and it also commonly brings strong aquaplaning safety margins (e.g. 3rd of 22, just +0.5% from best in straight aquaplaning, 2025 Auto Bild; 1st of 9 in straight aquaplaning, 2022/23 Tire Reviews). Road noise is another recurring highlight (e.g. 1st of 21 for noise, 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter; 2nd of 22, +0.3% from best, 2023 Auto Bild Winter; testers repeatedly note “quiet” rolling noise).
The consistent trade-off is wet and (especially) dry road dynamics: wet braking is frequently mid-to-lower field and sometimes among the worst (e.g. 9th of 9 in wet braking, +9.9% from best, 2026 sport auto; 21st of 22 in wet braking, +20.5%, 2022 Auto Bild; 20th of 23, +11.7%, 2024 Auto Bild), while wet handling is often criticised for early understeer and only moderate grip (e.g. 17th of 22 in wet handling, +5.9%, 2023 Auto Bild; 8th of 9 in wet handling, +6.0%, 2022/23 Tire Reviews). Dry handling and dry braking can also be a limiting factor in some recent tests (e.g. 22nd of 22 in dry braking, +25.1%, 2025 Auto Bild; 9th of 9 in dry handling, +3.2%, 2026 sport auto). There are exceptions where the tire looks more rounded overall (e.g. 3rd of 20 in 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test; 2nd of 16 in 2019 ADAC 185/65 R15), but the dominant pattern remains: outstanding snow ability with notable wet/dry compromises.
It recorded the shortest snow braking distance in the test- 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test (2026)
the second-shortest snow braking- 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2026)
It achieves the shortest braking distance on snow in the test- 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test (2025)
good performance in ice and snow braking distances and snow traction- 2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test (2025)
On winter roads, it earns a good rating for its decent braking distances- 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test (2023)
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 was the strongest tire on snow- 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2026)
pulled away well on packed snow- 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test (2026)
exceptional snow specialist with absolute top-tier performance on snow-covered roads- 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test (2025)
Convincingly good performance on snowy roads, very good reserves in aquaplaning, low rolling resistance- 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2024)
Excellent in the snow- 2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test (2022)
resisted straight-line aquaplaning better than most- 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test (2026)
the best winter tire in straight-line aquaplaning, among the better ones in curved aquaplaning- 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2026)
achieves good longitudinal aquaplaning resistance- 2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test (2025)
Convincingly good performance on snowy roads, very good reserves in aquaplaning, low rolling resistance- 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2024)
good safety reserves during aquaplaning- 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2023)
quiet rolling noise- 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2023)
low noise- 2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test (2022)
low rolling noise- 2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire Test (2021)
low noise- 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2021)
low noise- 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2018)
good predicted mileage, low tire wear, and good efficiency primarily due to low fuel consumption- 2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test (2025)
its projected lifespan is rated as just good- 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test (2023)
low wear- 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test (2020)
with low wear- 2017 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 (2017)
a share of the fastest snow handling- 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2026)
was among the quickest through the snow handling course- 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test (2026)
very good ratings for handling where the test vehicle can always be controlled safely and precisely with many reserves in limit situations- 2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test (2025)
Top performance on snow and ice- 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2023)
and good handling- 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test (2023)
good performance in ice and snow braking distances and snow traction- 2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test (2025)
Top performance on snow and ice- 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2023)
Good on snow and ice, low fuel consumption- 2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16 (2022)
Convincing qualities on ice and snow- 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2022)
good properties on ice- 2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire Test (2021)
has reasonable running costs- 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2026)
good price to performance ratio- 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2018)
low price- 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tire Test (2018)
Convincingly good performance on snowy roads, very good reserves in aquaplaning, low rolling resistance- 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2024)
while it performs well in fuel efficiency- 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test (2023)
low fuel consumption- 2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16 (2022)
only moderate grip in both wet and dry corners- 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test (2026)
among the slower tires on the wet circle- 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2026)
clearly performs only at a satisfactory level in handling due to moderate grip levels that cause the test vehicle to understeer earlier than desired- 2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test (2025)
Wet and dry handling also suffer from the soft compound and aggressive tread design optimized for snow- 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test (2025)
The Kleber needed the longest distance of any tire in the test to stop on wet tarmac- 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test (2026)
narrowly misses good scores for braking distances- 2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test (2025)
Slightly extended wet braking distance- 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2024)
Long wet and dry braking distances- 2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test (2022)
Extended wet braking distances- 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2022)
Its dry braking was also among the longest- 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test (2026)
downgrades for extended dry braking distances,- 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test (2025)
Long wet and dry braking distances- 2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test (2022)
Understeer and long braking distances in the dry- 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test (2019)
it was the slowest tire through the dry handling course- 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test (2026)
Its dry handling was also below average- 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2026)
Wet and dry handling also suffer from the soft compound and aggressive tread design optimized for snow- 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test (2025)
Weaknesses on dry and wet roads (devaluation.)- 2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16 (2022)
understeering wet and dry handling- 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2022)
Tendency to understeer on wet and dry tracks- 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2023)
understeering wet and dry handling- 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2022)
Understeer and long braking distances in the dry- 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test (2019)
Weakness on dry roads- 2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 235/55 R17 (2020)
Limited dry performances- The Best Winter Tires for 2020 (2020)
Poor dry grip- 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2017)
the drivers criticising a lazy steering response and only moderate grip in both wet and dry corners- 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test (2026)
only average steering feedback and lacks precision on dry roads, requiring frequent corrections during steering and cornering- 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test (2023)
Weaknesses on dry and wet roads (devaluation.)- 2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16 (2022)
A little weaker in the wet than the best on test- 2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2018)
Every tester write-up on the Kleber Krisalp HP3 (21 tests) and 26 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Kleber Krisalp HP3, from Michelin's second brand, shares fifth place with a 'good' verdict. It is the best snow tire in the test and one of Auto Bild's good-value picks, with some ground given away on wet roads.
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 finished eighth overall, rated only sufficient after the penalty for its wet braking. That placing understates what it does on snow, where it was one of the strongest tires in the test. It is a useful reminder that a tire can be excellent in the conditions it was designed around and still be the wrong buy, because most European winter driving happens on cold wet tarmac rather than snow.
The Kleber Krisalp HP3, as another Michelin secondary brand alongside BF Goodrich, proves itself as an exceptional snow specialist with absolute top-tier performance on snow-covered roads. It achieves the shortest braking distance on snow in the test and delivers outstanding traction, making it supremely confident in harsh winter conditions. However, like its BF Goodrich sibling, this snow focus creates significant compromises elsewhere. The tire receives downgrades for extended dry braking distances, which raise safety concerns on clear winter days. Wet and dry handling also suffer from the soft compound and aggressive tread design optimized for snow. At approximately €500 per set, it's priced similarly to premium all-rounders that offer better balance. The Kleber is best reserved for drivers in mountainous or consistently snowy regions who prioritize maximum snow safety above all else and accept the compromises on other surfaces as a necessary trade-off.
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 misses a good driving safety rating due to its wet road performance and, despite achieving a good environmental rating, only manages a satisfactory overall score. For driving safety, the tire provides good steering feel on dry roads with largely spontaneous response and good precision, maintaining good performance limits that allow stable and safe obstacle avoidance with good braking performance from 62 mph. However, on wet surfaces, it clearly fails to achieve good ratings - while it narrowly misses good scores for braking distances, it clearly performs only at a satisfactory level in handling due to moderate grip levels that cause the test vehicle to understeer earlier than desired, and while it achieves good longitudinal aquaplaning resistance, its lateral aquaplaning performance is also only satisfactory. In winter conditions, the Krisalp HP3 regains good ratings with good performance in ice and snow braking distances and snow traction, and even achieves very good ratings for handling where the test vehicle can always be controlled safely and precisely with many reserves in limit situations. Regarding environmental performance, this Romanian-manufactured tire receives good ratings with good predicted mileage, low tire wear, and good efficiency primarily due to low fuel consumption, though production residues on new tires that unnecessarily end up in the environment during the first kilometers are noted as a negative point.
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 proves to be a solid winter tire, particularly excelling on snowy roads. It offers very good protection against aquaplaning and has low rolling resistance, contributing to fuel efficiency. However, its slightly longer braking distance on wet roads is a point of concern. Overall, it provides good value for its performance.
The Kleber KRISALP HP3 provides only average steering feedback and lacks precision on dry roads, requiring frequent corrections during steering and cornering. Its braking distance is average within the test field and rated as good. On wet roads, the tire achieves a satisfactory overall rating; it performs well in braking and longitudinal aquaplaning but falls short in lateral aquaplaning and wet handling due to excessive understeer or oversteer. On winter roads, it earns a good rating for its decent braking distances and good handling, although its ice braking performance is below average. Environmentally, the tire achieves a barely good rating; its projected lifespan is rated as just good, its wear is clearly good, and while it performs well in fuel efficiency, its weight is slightly above average and rated as satisfactory.
The KRISALP HP3 adhesive shows slight weaknesses both in the dry and in the wet, which lead to a satisfactory rating. Despite the good snow and ice properties, the final ADAC rating for the adhesive is "recommended".
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 was another tire that excelled in the snow, and it had great straight aquaplaning resistance, and while it was nowhere near as bad as the Petlas in the wet, it still couldn't match the best on test, especially in the important wet braking test meaning eighth overall is the best it could manage.
Excellent
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