Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Kleber KRISALP HP3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) 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 Kumho (71%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 80% of the Kleber KRISALP HP3. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was done in 2025, compared to 2017 when was the Kleber KRISALP HP3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52+ and the KRISALP HP3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.