Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Toyo Snowprox S954: 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 Toyo Snowprox S954 appear in 27 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, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 20 tests.
How the Toyo Snowprox S954 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 7 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 Toyo Snowprox S954 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 mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Kleber Krisalp HP3 | Toyo Snowprox S954 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 20 | 7 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.2 | 9.4 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.2 | 86 |
Tire Lab Score
Kleber Krisalp HP3
Toyo Snowprox S954
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kleber Krisalp HP3 | Toyo Snowprox S954 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 11.0 2 | Avg rank 10.6 | Toyo Snowprox S954 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Avg rank 3.5 24 | Toyo Snowprox S954 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.1 776 | Avg rank 12.4 1 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 15.5 | Avg rank 8.0 | Toyo Snowprox S954 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.2 141 | Avg rank 8.4 | Toyo Snowprox S954 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 13.2 | No data | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Avg rank 3.8 11 | Toyo Snowprox S954 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Toyo Snowprox S954
The Toyo Snowprox S954 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 11.0 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
☀️ Dry: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Toyo Snowprox S954
The Toyo Snowprox S954 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 11.8 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
❄️ Snow: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Toyo Snowprox S954
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 12.4 for the Toyo Snowprox S954.
🧊 Ice: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Toyo Snowprox S954
The Toyo Snowprox S954 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 15.5 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Toyo Snowprox S954
The Toyo Snowprox S954 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to 10.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
📏 Mileage: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Toyo Snowprox S954
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 13.2, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S954.
🔋 Efficiency: Kleber Krisalp HP3 vs Toyo Snowprox S954
The Toyo Snowprox S954 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 8.3 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kleber Krisalp HP3 or Toyo Snowprox S954?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Toyo Snowprox S954 ranks higher on average than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Toyo Snowprox S954 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 Toyo Snowprox S954 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 Toyo Snowprox S954.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kleber Krisalp HP3 appears in 20 independent tests, Toyo Snowprox S954 in 7, 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 →