Comparison: Kleber KRISALP HP3 vs. Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Kleber) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Kleber is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Kleber winter tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Toyo (71%). In this particular case, the Kleber KRISALP HP3 has a better rating of 80% compared to 74% of the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1. The first tyre test of Kleber KRISALP HP3 was done in 2017, compared to 2025 when was the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the KRISALP HP3 and the Observe Winter Sport 1 were tested. See more mutual tests below.