Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Semperit Speed Grip 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 Semperit Speed Grip 3 appear in 28 tests, 7 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, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 20 tests.
How the Semperit Speed Grip 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 8 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 Semperit Speed Grip 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 efficiency
Choose Semperit Speed Grip 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Kleber Krisalp HP3 | Semperit Speed Grip 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 20 | 8 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.2 | 10.4 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.2 | 90.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Kleber Krisalp HP3
Semperit Speed Grip 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kleber Krisalp HP3 | Semperit Speed Grip 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 11.0 2 | Avg rank 6.8 21 | Semperit Speed Grip 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Avg rank 10.5 | Semperit Speed Grip 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.1 776 | Avg rank 10.8 12 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 15.5 | No data | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.2 141 | Avg rank 9.3 1 | Semperit Speed Grip 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 13.2 | Avg rank 9.5 | Semperit Speed Grip 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Avg rank 12.8 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 7 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The Semperit Speed Grip 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 11.0 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
☀️ Dry: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The Semperit Speed Grip 3 wins this category with an average rank of 10.5, compared to 11.8 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
❄️ Snow: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 10.8 for the Semperit Speed Grip 3.
🧊 Ice: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 15.5, compared to no data for the Semperit Speed Grip 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The Semperit Speed Grip 3 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to 10.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
📏 Mileage: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The Semperit Speed Grip 3 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 13.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
🔋 Efficiency: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Semperit Speed Grip 3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 12.8 for the Semperit Speed Grip 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kleber Krisalp HP3 or Semperit Speed Grip 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 3 ranks higher on average than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Semperit Speed Grip 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 Semperit Speed Grip 3 ranks better than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Semperit Speed Grip 3 shows better mileage performance than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kleber Krisalp HP3 appears in 20 independent tests, Semperit Speed Grip 3 in 8, with 7 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 →