Gislaved Nord Frost 200 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 Gislaved Nord Frost 200 and Kleber Krisalp HP3 appear in 23 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 Gislaved Nord Frost 200 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Kleber Krisalp HP3 performs. It takes the win in 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 Gislaved Nord Frost 200 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Kleber Krisalp HP3 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Gislaved Nord Frost 200 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 20 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 10.2 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.3 | 89.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Gislaved Nord Frost 200
Kleber Krisalp HP3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 11.0 2 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.7 11 | Avg rank 5.1 776 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 15.5 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 10.2 141 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 13.2 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
💧 Wet: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 11.0 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
☀️ Dry: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 11.8 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
❄️ Snow: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.1 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
🧊 Ice: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 15.5 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 10.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
📏 Mileage: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 13.2, compared to no data for the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
🔋 Efficiency: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 8.3 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Gislaved Nord Frost 200 or Kleber Krisalp HP3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Gislaved Nord Frost 200 ranks higher on average than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 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 Gislaved Nord Frost 200 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 Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Gislaved Nord Frost 200 appears in 3 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 →