Firestone Destination Winter SUV 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 Firestone Destination Winter SUV and Kleber Krisalp HP3 appear in 21 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Firestone Destination Winter SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
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 Kleber Krisalp HP3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Firestone Destination Winter SUV still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Kleber Krisalp HP3 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Firestone Destination Winter SUV | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 20 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.3 | 10.2 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.7 | 89.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Kleber Krisalp HP3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Firestone Destination Winter SUV | Kleber Krisalp HP3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 11.0 2 | Firestone Destination Winter SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Firestone Destination Winter SUV |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.5 | Avg rank 5.1 776 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 15.5 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 10.2 141 | Firestone Destination Winter SUV |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 13.2 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Firestone Destination Winter SUV |
💧 Wet: Firestone Destination Winter SUV vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Firestone Destination Winter SUV wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 11.0 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
☀️ Dry: Firestone Destination Winter SUV vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Firestone Destination Winter SUV wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 11.8 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
❄️ Snow: Firestone Destination Winter SUV vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 6.5 for the Firestone Destination Winter SUV.
🧊 Ice: Firestone Destination Winter SUV vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 15.5, compared to no data for the Firestone Destination Winter SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Destination Winter SUV vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Firestone Destination Winter SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 10.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
📏 Mileage: Firestone Destination Winter SUV vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 13.2, compared to no data for the Firestone Destination Winter SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Destination Winter SUV vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Firestone Destination Winter SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.3 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Firestone Destination Winter SUV or Kleber Krisalp HP3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Destination Winter SUV ranks higher on average than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Firestone Destination Winter SUV 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 Firestone Destination Winter SUV 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 Firestone Destination Winter SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Firestone Destination Winter SUV appears in 1 independent tests, Kleber Krisalp HP3 in 20.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →