Comparison: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Kleber KRISALP HP3 (2026)

On dry roads, neither tyre is particularly distinguished, but the Blizzak LM-005 holds a meaningful edge. Its dry handling is described across multiple tests as dynamic and engaging, with precise turn-in — testers consistently note it drives more like a performance tyre than a typical winter fitment. The KRISALP HP3 draws repeated criticism for understeer in dry conditions, with a tendency to push wide that makes it feel less committed and confident at the limit. The Blizzak's dry braking is its own known weakness relative to its wet performance, but it still comfortably outpaces the KRISALP HP3 in this discipline. For drivers who spend significant time on dry winter roads, the Bridgestone is the more reassuring choice.

Wet road performance is where the gap is most stark. Across five measured braking tests, the Bridgestone averages 31.2 m on wet asphalt against the Kleber's 34.9 m — a 3.7-metre difference that is substantial and entirely consistent across different sizes and test years. In the 2019 Autobild braking test alone, the Bridgestone stopped in 29.2 m while the Kleber needed 32.2 m; by 2023 in a 225/45 R18, the gap had widened further to 31.4 m versus 35.1 m. The Blizzak also carries a significant advantage in aquaplaning resistance, where its score of 84.9 comfortably exceeds the Kleber's 75.7 — a recurring theme across test reports that flagged the KRISALP HP3 as showing only slightly reduced grip on wet surfaces. For any driver who frequently navigates rain or standing water, the Bridgestone's wet-road credentials are a decisive advantage.

Snow is where the KRISALP HP3 earns its reputation, and the braking numbers confirm it. Across five shared snow braking tests, the Kleber averages 26.4 m against the Bridgestone's 26.9 m — the one measured discipline where the Kleber genuinely has the edge. In recent testing, the KRISALP HP3 has been praised specifically as a snow specialist with the shortest braking distances in its class on that surface, complemented by strong traction and capable ice performance. The Blizzak is no slouch on snow — it's agile and easy to manage — but it has repeatedly drawn criticism for understeer and limited lateral traction when conditions get serious. For drivers in areas with frequent heavy snowfall, the Kleber's deeper winter capability is a genuine argument in its favour.

The KRISALP HP3 has built a real following among everyday drivers, and the reason is clear in the owner feedback: it is consistently described as quiet and comfortable, almost summer-tyre-like in its refinement, with one long-term owner reporting a comfortable and silent ride after 30,000 km. Its noise score and comfort character are genuine strengths that explain its 9.3/10 rating across 340 real-world users. The Blizzak LM-005 is more composed dynamically but doesn't particularly distinguish itself on comfort — rated average rather than outstanding by test groups. On rolling resistance, the Blizzak holds an advantage, making it the better choice for fuel-conscious drivers. Both tyres carry modest mileage scores — tread life is not a strength of either — though the Kleber scores marginally worse here too.