Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nokian WR SUV 3: 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 SUV 3 appear in 21 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 20 tests.
How the Nokian WR SUV 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 1 test.
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 Nokian WR SUV 3 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
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Nokian WR SUV 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Kleber Krisalp HP3 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 20 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.2 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.2 | 91.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Kleber Krisalp HP3
Nokian WR SUV 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kleber Krisalp HP3 | Nokian WR SUV 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 11.0 2 | Avg rank 5.5 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Avg rank 6.5 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.1 776 | Avg rank 5.3 1 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 15.5 | No data | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.2 141 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 13.2 | No data | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
💧 Wet: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 11.0 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
☀️ Dry: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 11.8 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
❄️ Snow: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 5.3 for the Nokian WR SUV 3.
🧊 Ice: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 15.5, compared to no data for the Nokian WR SUV 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 10.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
📏 Mileage: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 13.2, compared to no data for the Nokian WR SUV 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 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 Nokian WR SUV 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian WR SUV 3 ranks higher on average than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian WR SUV 3 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 SUV 3 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 SUV 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kleber Krisalp HP3 appears in 20 independent tests, Nokian WR SUV 3 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →