Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nokian WR A4: 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 Nokian WR A4 appear in 25 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, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 20 tests.
How the Nokian WR A4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 5 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 snow and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian WR A4 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Kleber Krisalp HP3 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Kleber Krisalp HP3 | Nokian WR A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 20 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.2 | 88.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Kleber Krisalp HP3
Nokian WR A4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kleber Krisalp HP3 | Nokian WR A4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 11.0 2 | Avg rank 10.2 | Nokian WR A4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Avg rank 5.0 22 | Nokian WR A4 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.1 776 | Avg rank 10.8 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 15.5 | No data | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.2 141 | Avg rank 7.0 11 | Nokian WR A4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 13.2 | Avg rank 17.0 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Avg rank 12.3 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nokian WR A4
The Nokian WR A4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.2, compared to 11.0 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
☀️ Dry: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nokian WR A4
The Nokian WR A4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 11.8 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
❄️ Snow: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nokian WR A4
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 10.8 for the Nokian WR A4.
🧊 Ice: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nokian WR A4
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 15.5, compared to no data for the Nokian WR A4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nokian WR A4
The Nokian WR A4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 10.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
📏 Mileage: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nokian WR A4
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 13.2, compared to 17.0 for the Nokian WR A4.
🔋 Efficiency: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nokian WR A4
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 12.3 for the Nokian WR A4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kleber Krisalp HP3 or Nokian WR A4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian WR A4 ranks higher on average than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian WR A4 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 Nokian WR A4 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 Nokian WR A4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kleber Krisalp HP3 appears in 20 independent tests, Nokian WR A4 in 5, 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 →