Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3: 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 Nexen Winguard Snow G3 appear in 24 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 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 Nexen Winguard Snow G3 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 4 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 Nexen Winguard Snow G3 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 | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 20 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.2 | 14.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.2 | 84.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Kleber Krisalp HP3
Nexen Winguard Snow G3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kleber Krisalp HP3 | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 11.0 2 | Avg rank 13.5 1 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Avg rank 8.5 1 | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.1 776 | Avg rank 16.5 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 15.5 | No data | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.2 141 | Avg rank 8.8 1 | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 13.2 | Avg rank 20.0 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Avg rank 6.5 | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 13.5 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
☀️ Dry: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 11.8 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
❄️ Snow: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 16.5 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
🧊 Ice: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 15.5, compared to no data for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 10.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
📏 Mileage: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 13.2, compared to 20.0 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
🔋 Efficiency: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 8.3 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kleber Krisalp HP3 or Nexen Winguard Snow G3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 ranks higher on average than the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 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 Nexen Winguard Snow G3 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 Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kleber Krisalp HP3 appears in 20 independent tests, Nexen Winguard Snow G3 in 4, 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 →