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Comparison: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 vs. Kleber KRISALP HP3 (2026)

Goodyear UltraGrip 9Premium
GoodyearGoodyear

UltraGrip 9

R14 – R16
VS
Kleber KRISALP HP3Upper-middle
KleberKleber

KRISALP HP3

8.0
R14 – R20
4 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Kleber). Kleber is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Kleber (80%). The first tyre test of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Kleber KRISALP HP3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the UltraGrip 9 and the KRISALP HP3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where UltraGrip 9 is made - Slovenia.

Test Profile

Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Number of tests
17
28
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
3.6
8.0
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
41
115

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Kleber KRISALP HP3
80%
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Wet Braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
80%
Wet Handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
89%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
78%
Wet Circle Cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
84%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
79%
Aquaplaning Cross
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
90%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
77%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
83%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Kleber KRISALP HP3
82%
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Dry Braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
78%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
82%
Dry Handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
81%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Kleber KRISALP HP3
87%
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Snow Braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
92%
Snow Traction
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
88%
Snow Handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
74%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
81%
Snow Circle Cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
87%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Kleber KRISALP HP3
84%
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Ice Braking Abs
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
84%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
77%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
83%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
77%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Kleber KRISALP HP3
76%
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Noise Exterior
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
74%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
73%
Noise Interior
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
75%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
79%
Ride Comfort
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
76%
Economy
Confidence
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
83%
Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Kleber KRISALP HP3
80%
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Rolling Resistance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
89%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
79%
Fuel Efficiency
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
83%
Mileage
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
77%
Kleber KRISALP HP3
77%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2019185/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2017195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2018205/55 R16View

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