Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Kleber KRISALP HP3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Kleber). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Kleber is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Kleber winter tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Barum (78%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Kleber KRISALP HP3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the Polaris 3 and the KRISALP HP3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.