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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Kleber) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Kleber is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Kleber winter tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Kumho (67%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 80% compared to 79% of the Kleber KRISALP HP3. The first tyre test of Kleber KRISALP HP3 was done in 2017, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTO BILD 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the KRISALP HP3 and the WinterCraft WP52+ were tested. See more mutual tests below.