Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Michelin Alpin 5: 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 Michelin Alpin 5 appear in 23 tests, 2 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, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 20 tests.
How the Michelin Alpin 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 3 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 Michelin Alpin 5 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?
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Choose Michelin Alpin 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Kleber Krisalp HP3 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 20 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.2 | 7.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.2 | 95.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Kleber Krisalp HP3
Michelin Alpin 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kleber Krisalp HP3 | Michelin Alpin 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 11.0 2 | Avg rank 6.5 11 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Avg rank 7.2 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
| ❄️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 8.3 1 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 13.2 | Avg rank 2.0 11 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Avg rank 3.3 1 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Michelin Alpin 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 11.0 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
☀️ Dry: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Michelin Alpin 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 11.8 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
❄️ Snow: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Michelin Alpin 5
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 11.7 for the Michelin Alpin 5.
🧊 Ice: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Michelin Alpin 5
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 15.5, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Michelin Alpin 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 10.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
📏 Mileage: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Michelin Alpin 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 13.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
🔋 Efficiency: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Michelin Alpin 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 8.3 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kleber Krisalp HP3 or Michelin Alpin 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Alpin 5 ranks higher on average than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Alpin 5 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 Michelin Alpin 5 ranks better than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Alpin 5 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, Michelin Alpin 5 in 3, with 2 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 →