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    Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Riken Riken Snow

    2026 test data · 24 independent tests · 4 head-to-head

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    Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Riken Riken Snow: 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 Riken Riken Snow appear in 24 tests, 4 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, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 20 tests.

    How the Riken Riken Snow performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, 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 Riken Riken Snow making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Kleber Krisalp HP3 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Riken Riken Snow if

    • You prefer the Riken Riken Snow's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricKleber Krisalp HP3Riken Riken Snow
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used204
    Best rank#1#15
    Avg rank10.232.2
    Latest test20252024
    Tire Lab Score89.279.1

    Tire Lab Score

    89.2
    Very Good · Winter
    79.1
    Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryKleber Krisalp HP3Riken Riken SnowWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 11.0
    2
    Avg rank 37.3
    Kleber Krisalp HP3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 11.8
    1
    		No data
    Kleber Krisalp HP3
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.1
    776
    		No data
    Kleber Krisalp HP3
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 15.5
    		No data
    Kleber Krisalp HP3
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 10.2
    141
    		No data
    Kleber Krisalp HP3
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 13.2
    		No data
    Kleber Krisalp HP3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.3
    1
    		No data
    Kleber Krisalp HP3

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Riken Riken Snow

    The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 37.3 for the Riken Riken Snow.

    ☀️ Dry: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Riken Riken Snow

    The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.

    ❄️ Snow: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Riken Riken Snow

    The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.

    🧊 Ice: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Riken Riken Snow

    The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 15.5, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Riken Riken Snow

    The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 10.2, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.

    📏 Mileage: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Riken Riken Snow

    The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 13.2, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.

    🔋 Efficiency: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Riken Riken Snow

    The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Kleber Krisalp HP3 or Riken Riken Snow?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 ranks higher on average than the Riken Riken Snow.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Kleber Krisalp HP3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Riken Riken Snow across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 ranks better than the Riken Riken Snow.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 shows better mileage performance than the Riken Riken Snow.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Kleber Krisalp HP3 appears in 20 independent tests, Riken Riken Snow in 4, with 4 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 →