Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05: 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 Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 appear in 22 tests, 1 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 wet, snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 20 tests.
How the Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 2 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Kleber Krisalp HP3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Kleber Krisalp HP3 | Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 20 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.2 | 10.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.2 | 87.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Kleber Krisalp HP3
Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kleber Krisalp HP3 | Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 11.0 2 | Avg rank 15.3 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.1 776 | Avg rank 11.7 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 15.5 | No data | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.2 141 | Avg rank 5.5 | Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 13.2 | No data | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 15.3 for the Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05.
☀️ Dry: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
The Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 11.8 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
❄️ Snow: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 11.7 for the Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05.
🧊 Ice: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 15.5, compared to no data for the Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
The Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 10.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
📏 Mileage: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 13.2, compared to no data for the Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05.
🔋 Efficiency: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
The Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 8.3 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kleber Krisalp HP3 or Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 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 Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 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 Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kleber Krisalp HP3 appears in 20 independent tests, Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 in 2, with 1 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 →