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    Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    2026 test data · 25 independent tests · 3 head-to-head

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    Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus 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 Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus and Kleber Krisalp HP3 appear in 25 tests, 3 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 Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 5 tests.

    How the Kleber Krisalp HP3 performs. It takes the win in 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 Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Kleber Krisalp HP3 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Kleber Krisalp HP3 if

    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear UltraGrip 9 PlusKleber Krisalp HP3
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used520
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank7.010.2
    Latest test20232025
    Tire Lab Score9189.2

    Tire Lab Score

    91
    Excellent · Winter
    89.2
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip 9 PlusKleber Krisalp HP3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.5
    21
    Avg rank 11.0
    2
    Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 10.6
    1
    Avg rank 11.8
    1
    Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.3
    321
    Avg rank 5.1
    776
    Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 15.5
    Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.0
    3
    Avg rank 10.2
    141
    Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 6.3
    Avg rank 13.2
    Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 11.3
    Avg rank 8.3
    1
    Kleber Krisalp HP3

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 11.0 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 11.8 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    ❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.1 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 15.5 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 10.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 13.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus vs Kleber Krisalp HP3

    The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 11.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus or Kleber Krisalp HP3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus ranks higher on average than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus 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 Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus ranks better than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus shows better mileage performance than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus appears in 5 independent tests, Kleber Krisalp HP3 in 20, with 3 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 →