Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter: 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 20 tests.
How the Pirelli Cinturato Winter performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 20 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.2 | 8.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.2 | 80 |
Tire Lab Score
Kleber Krisalp HP3
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kleber Krisalp HP3 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 11.0 2 | Avg rank 8.3 2 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Avg rank 10.6 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.1 776 | Avg rank 6.5 2 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 15.5 | No data | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.2 141 | Avg rank 8.5 1 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 13.2 | Avg rank 20.0 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 11.0 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
☀️ Dry: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 11.8 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
❄️ Snow: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 6.5 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
🧊 Ice: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 15.5, compared to no data for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 10.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
📏 Mileage: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 13.2, compared to 20.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.3 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kleber Krisalp HP3 or Pirelli Cinturato Winter?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter ranks higher on average than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kleber Krisalp HP3 appears in 20 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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 →