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    Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    2026 test data · 28 independent tests · 7 head-to-head

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    Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Kleber Krisalp HP3: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Apollo Aspire XP Winter and Kleber Krisalp HP3 appear in 28 tests, 7 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Apollo Aspire XP Winter performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 8 tests.

    How the Kleber Krisalp HP3 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 20 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Kleber Krisalp HP3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Apollo Aspire XP Winter still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Apollo Aspire XP Winter if

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage

    Choose Kleber Krisalp HP3 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricApollo Aspire XP WinterKleber Krisalp HP3
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used820
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank13.310.2
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score86.689.2

    Tire Lab Score

    86.6
    Very Good · Winter
    89.2
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryApollo Aspire XP WinterKleber Krisalp HP3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 12.1
    Avg rank 11.0
    2
    Kleber Krisalp HP3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.5
    1
    Avg rank 11.8
    1
    Apollo Aspire XP Winter
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 17.8
    Avg rank 5.1
    776
    Kleber Krisalp HP3
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 9.5
    Avg rank 15.5
    Apollo Aspire XP Winter
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 11.4
    11
    Avg rank 10.2
    141
    Kleber Krisalp HP3
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.0
    1
    Avg rank 13.2
    Apollo Aspire XP Winter
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.0
    1
    Avg rank 8.3
    1
    Kleber Krisalp HP3

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 7 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 12.1 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.

    ☀️ Dry: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Apollo Aspire XP Winter wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 11.8 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    ❄️ Snow: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 17.8 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.

    🧊 Ice: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Apollo Aspire XP Winter wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 15.5 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 10.2, compared to 11.4 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.

    📏 Mileage: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Apollo Aspire XP Winter wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 13.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 9.0 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Apollo Aspire XP Winter or Kleber Krisalp HP3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 ranks higher on average than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Apollo Aspire XP Winter averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kleber Krisalp HP3 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 ranks better than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Apollo Aspire XP Winter shows better mileage performance than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Apollo Aspire XP Winter appears in 8 independent tests, Kleber Krisalp HP3 in 20, with 7 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →