Kleber KRISALP HP3 is a winter tyre made in total of 107 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 225/45 R17 is 70mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and -30mm narrower than the widest one (195). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 101.25mm sidewall height. In 225/45 R17, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Kleber KRISALP HP3 - "H","V", which are good for speeds up to 210, 240 km/h. In 225/45 R17, KRISALP HP3 usually competes against WinterExpert, which is a tyre from Uniroyal with a rating of 64%, compared to 73% of the Kleber in question. Latest test in 225/45 R17 was held by Autobild in 2019, where KRISALP HP3 received rating "Satisfactory" and finished on the 15. place. It was tested on a BMW 1 series.
Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18 satisfactory Ranked #11 of 20Finishing 11th out of 20 competitors, the Kleber KRISALP HP3 achieved a final rating of 'Satisfactory'. Testers highlighted its exceptional performance on snow and ice, as well as its good aquaplaning safety margins and quiet rolling noise, which marked its strengths. It was notably best in disciplines including aquaplaning in a longitudinal direction, exterior noise, snow braking, and snow cornering. However, the tire displayed a tendency to understeer on wet and dry surfaces, which was noted as a drawback. Overall, the Kleber KRISALP HP3 demonstrated a balanced performance in this evaluation, showcasing its capabilities in crucial winter conditions.
