Comparison: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs. Kleber KRISALP HP3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Kleber). Kleber is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Kleber winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Pirelli (53%). In this particular case, the Kleber KRISALP HP3 has a better rating of 73% compared to 8% of the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3. The first tyre test of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Kleber KRISALP HP3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2021 225/50 R17 test, where both the Winter Sottozero 3 and the KRISALP HP3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Winter Sottozero 3 is made - Italy.

#	Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 /8%	Kleber KRISALP HP3 /73%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3

/8%

Kleber KRISALP HP3

/73%

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Dimensions

R17 - R21

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Segment

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Premium

2. Kleber KRISALP HP3 Upper-middle

Number of sizes available

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 107

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 14

Number of tests

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 27x

2. Kleber KRISALP HP3 23x

Best position in test

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 2.

2. Kleber KRISALP HP3 2.

Worst position in test

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 16.

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 19.

Average position in tests

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 7.3

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 8.07

Year of the last test

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 2023

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 2021

Best rating in test

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 Exemplary

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Exemplary

Worst rating in test

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 Good

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Still recommended

Dry

(Overall rating)

Kleber
KRISALP HP3

76%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

66%

Dry braking

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 84%

2. Kleber KRISALP HP3 80%

Dry handling

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 79%

2. Kleber KRISALP HP3 66%

Snow

(Overall rating)

Kleber
KRISALP HP3

89%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

75%

Snow braking

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 91%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 73%

Snow handling

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 89%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 82%

Snow traction

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 88%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 73%

Snow cornering

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 89%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 72%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Kleber
KRISALP HP3

76%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

69%

Wet handling

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 71%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 63%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 82%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 71%

Wet braking

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 70%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 69%

Wet circle cornering

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 75%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 68%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 82%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 72%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 ?

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 ?

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Kleber
KRISALP HP3

80%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

67%

Exterior noise

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 86%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 71%

Comfort

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 75%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 67%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 ?

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Kleber
KRISALP HP3

76%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

70%

Rolling resistance

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 90%

2. Kleber KRISALP HP3 70%

Mileage

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 77%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 67%

Price/value

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 82%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 55%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Kleber KRISALP HP3 ?

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

Kleber
KRISALP HP3

85%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

66%

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Mutual tests

ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 225/50 R17

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	dobré	1,6	1,9	1,5	2,1	2,7	1,5
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory	uspokojivé	2,9	3,3	1,6	3,0	3,6	2,5
Kleber KRISALP HP3 Rating: Satisfactory	uspokojivé	2,7	2,4	1,7	2,2	2,8	2,5
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	příkladné	2+	1-	2+	1-
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory	uspokojivé	3+	2	2-	2
Kleber KRISALP HP3 Rating: Exemplary	příkladné	2	2	2+	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	30,3	24,3
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	35,2	25,8
Kleber KRISALP HP3	34,4	24,6
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2020 235/55 R17

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	dobré	1,5	1,9	1,8	2,3	2,6	0,8	1,8
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory	uspokojivé	2,3	3,0	2,6	2,7	3,4	2,5	2,3
Kleber KRISALP HP3 Rating: Satisfactory	uspokojivé	2,4	3,0	2,0	2,4	2,9	2,5	2,0
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	příkladné	2+	2+	1	2+
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory	uspokojivé	2	2-	3+	3+
Kleber KRISALP HP3 Rating: Satisfactory	uspokojivé	2+	3+	1-	2-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	29,2	24
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	31,3	26,4
Kleber KRISALP HP3	32,2	24
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Sportscars Winter tyre test 2018 245/45 R18

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	příkladné	2+	2+	1
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Good	dobré	2-	2+	2
Kleber KRISALP HP3 Rating: Exemplary	příkladné	2	2-	1
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	příkladné	2+	2+	1	2+
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory	uspokojivé	1-	2	3+	3
Kleber KRISALP HP3 Rating: Good	dobré	2	2-	1-	2
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,2	25,9
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	32,2	29,8
Kleber KRISALP HP3	35,7	26,7
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