Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 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 Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 and Kleber Krisalp HP3 appear in 22 tests, 1 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 Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Kleber Krisalp HP3 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, mileage. 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 Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Kleber Krisalp HP3 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 2 | 20 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.9 | 10.2 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.7 | 89.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Kleber Krisalp HP3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 11.0 2 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.3 | Avg rank 5.1 776 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 15.5 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.5 | Avg rank 10.2 141 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 13.2 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.5 1 | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 11.0 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 11.8 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 7.3 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 15.5, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 10.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 13.2, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 8.3 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 or Kleber Krisalp HP3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 ranks higher on average than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 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 Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 ranks better than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 appears in 2 independent tests, Kleber Krisalp HP3 in 20, with 1 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 →
