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    Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    2026 test data · 24 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Falken EUROWINTER HS02 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 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 and Kleber Krisalp HP3 appear in 24 tests, 2 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 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 4 tests.

    How the Kleber Krisalp HP3 performs. It takes the win in snow. 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 snow and Tire Lab Score. The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Falken EUROWINTER HS02 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice

    Choose Kleber Krisalp HP3 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricFalken EUROWINTER HS02Kleber Krisalp HP3
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used420
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank9.210.2
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score88.689.2

    Tire Lab Score

    88.6
    Very Good · Winter
    89.2
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken EUROWINTER HS02Kleber Krisalp HP3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.9
    1
    Avg rank 11.0
    2
    Falken EUROWINTER HS02
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.8
    2
    Avg rank 11.8
    1
    Falken EUROWINTER HS02
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 13.1
    Avg rank 5.1
    776
    Kleber Krisalp HP3
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 6.0
    Avg rank 15.5
    Falken EUROWINTER HS02
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.4
    1
    Avg rank 10.2
    141
    Falken EUROWINTER HS02
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 6.3
    Avg rank 13.2
    Falken EUROWINTER HS02
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 6.3
    Avg rank 8.3
    1
    Falken EUROWINTER HS02

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 8.9, compared to 11.0 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    ☀️ Dry: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 11.8 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    ❄️ Snow: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 13.1 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02.

    🧊 Ice: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 15.5 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 10.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    📏 Mileage: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 13.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 8.3 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Falken EUROWINTER HS02 or Kleber Krisalp HP3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 ranks higher on average than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 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 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 ranks better than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 shows better mileage performance than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Falken EUROWINTER HS02 appears in 4 independent tests, Kleber Krisalp HP3 in 20, with 2 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 →