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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 3 vs. Kleber KRISALP HP3 (2026)

Firestone Winterhawk 3Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Winterhawk 3

R13 – R18
VS
Kleber KRISALP HP3Upper-middle
KleberKleber

KRISALP HP3

8.0
R14 – R20
2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) 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 (80%) than Firestone (63%). The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Kleber KRISALP HP3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 3 and the KRISALP HP3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Number of tests
14
28
Best position
#3
#2
Average position
16.0
8.0
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
66
115

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
66%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Kleber KRISALP HP3
79%
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
81%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
57%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
81%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 3
60%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
81%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
77%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
74%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Kleber KRISALP HP3
84%
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
87%
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
81%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
84%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Kleber KRISALP HP3
92%
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
87%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
97%
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
92%
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
92%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 3
87%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
87%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Kleber KRISALP HP3
85%
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Ice Braking Abs
Firestone Winterhawk 3
78%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
89%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
81%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
73%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Kleber KRISALP HP3
77%
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
77%
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 3
77%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
77%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
76%
Economy
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Kleber KRISALP HP3
79%
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
79%
Fuel Efficiency
Firestone Winterhawk 3
89%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
84%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
73%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2017195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View

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