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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 in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Kleber KRISALP HP3
89%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Dry braking
Kleber KRISALP HP3
96%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Dry driving behavior
Kleber KRISALP HP3
91%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Dry handling
Kleber KRISALP HP3
86%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Dry handling - objective
Kleber KRISALP HP3
83%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Safety
Kleber KRISALP HP3
89%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Wet
Confidence
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
86%
Wet braking
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
92%
Wet circle cornering
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
90%
Wet handling
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Wet handling - objective
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
91%
Snow
Confidence
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
79%
Snow braking
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Snow cornering
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
54%
Snow handling
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
58%
Snow handling - objective
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
79%
Snow traction
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
85%
Ice
Confidence
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Ice braking
Kleber KRISALP HP3
93%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
93%
Comfort
Confidence
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Comfort
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Exterior noise
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
85%
Interior noise
Kleber KRISALP HP3
100%
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Costs
Confidence
Kleber KRISALP HP3
96%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Fuel efficiency
Kleber KRISALP HP3
99%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Mileage
Kleber KRISALP HP3
61%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Rolling resistance
Kleber KRISALP HP3
96%
Toyo Observe S944
100%

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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