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Comparison: Kleber KRISALP HP3 vs. Toyo Observe S944 (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 67% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Kleber KRISALP HP3 was done in 2017, compared to 2020 when was the Toyo Observe S944 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the KRISALP HP3 and the Observe S944 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Kleber
KRISALP HP3
Toyo
Observe S944
Number of tests
28
11
Best position
#2
#6
Average position
8.0
14.8
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
115
67

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 50 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kleber KRISALP HP3
94%
Toyo Observe S944
97%
Dry braking
Kleber KRISALP HP3
96%
Toyo Observe S944
96%
Dry driving behavior
Kleber KRISALP HP3
96%
Toyo Observe S944
97%
Safety
Kleber KRISALP HP3
96%
Toyo Observe S944
98%
Dry handling
Kleber KRISALP HP3
88%
Toyo Observe S944
98%
Wet
Confidence
Kleber KRISALP HP3
94%
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kleber KRISALP HP3
96%
Toyo Observe S944
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kleber KRISALP HP3
99%
Toyo Observe S944
92%
Wet braking
Kleber KRISALP HP3
94%
Toyo Observe S944
91%
Wet circle cornering
Kleber KRISALP HP3
91%
Toyo Observe S944
86%
Wet handling
Kleber KRISALP HP3
92%
Toyo Observe S944
82%
Snow
Confidence
Kleber KRISALP HP3
99%
Toyo Observe S944
88%
Snow braking
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
94%
Snow handling
Kleber KRISALP HP3
99%
Toyo Observe S944
81%
Snow traction
Kleber KRISALP HP3
99%
Toyo Observe S944
94%
Snow cornering
Kleber KRISALP HP3
99%
Toyo Observe S944
84%
Ice
Confidence
Kleber KRISALP HP3
99%
Toyo Observe S944
99%
Ice braking
Kleber KRISALP HP3
97%
Toyo Observe S944
99%
Ice lateral guidance
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Kleber KRISALP HP3
98%
Toyo Observe S944
96%
Exterior noise
Kleber KRISALP HP3
98%
Toyo Observe S944
95%
Interior noise
Kleber KRISALP HP3
99%
Toyo Observe S944
98%
Comfort
Kleber KRISALP HP3
96%
Toyo Observe S944
94%
Costs
Confidence
Kleber KRISALP HP3
94%
Toyo Observe S944
97%
Fuel efficiency
Kleber KRISALP HP3
99%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Mileage
Kleber KRISALP HP3
90%
Toyo Observe S944
97%
Rolling resistance
Kleber KRISALP HP3
92%
Toyo Observe S944
93%

Tread pattern comparison

Kleber KRISALP HP3
Toyo Observe S944
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View

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