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    Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    2026 test data · 31 independent tests · 6 head-to-head

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    Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 and Kumho Winter Craft WP52 appear in 31 tests, 6 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 Kleber Krisalp HP3 performs. It takes the win in snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 20 tests.

    How the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 11 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 Kumho Winter Craft WP52 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 Kleber Krisalp HP3 if

    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Kumho Winter Craft WP52 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricKleber Krisalp HP3Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used2011
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank10.210.5
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score89.291.9

    Tire Lab Score

    89.2
    Very Good · Winter
    91.9
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryKleber Krisalp HP3Kumho Winter Craft WP52Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 11.0
    2
    Avg rank 9.1
    14
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 11.8
    1
    Avg rank 4.7
    311
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.1
    776
    Avg rank 12.7
    Kleber Krisalp HP3
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 15.5
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 10.2
    141
    Avg rank 9.2
    112
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 13.2
    Avg rank 8.7
    2
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.3
    1
    Avg rank 4.7
    1
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 6 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 11.0 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    ☀️ Dry: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 11.8 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    ❄️ Snow: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 12.7 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

    🧊 Ice: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 15.5 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 10.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    📏 Mileage: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 13.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 8.3 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Kleber Krisalp HP3 or Kumho Winter Craft WP52?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 ranks higher on average than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 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 Kumho Winter Craft WP52 ranks better than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 shows better mileage performance than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Kleber Krisalp HP3 appears in 20 independent tests, Kumho Winter Craft WP52 in 11, with 6 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 →