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Fulda EcoControl HP Test Results

Tested 2012 to 2018 5 publications

Tested 16 times by independent publications, the Fulda EcoControl HP averages a finish of 8th.

  • 16Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 8thAverage finish
  • 63%Field beaten on average
  • 5Publications
Fulda EcoControl HP

16 tests, 2012 to 2018

0%50%100%2012201320142015201620172018Average 63%2012 ACE Touring Summer Tire Test (2012): P4 of 15, Beat 77% of the field2012 European Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2012): P12 of 15, Beat 23% of the field2013 ACE Summer Touring Tire Test (2013): P10 of 16, Beat 40% of the field2013 European Summer Touring Tire Test (2013): P8 of 19, Beat 61% of the field2013 54 Tire Braking Test (2013): P4 of 54, Beat 94% of the field2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer Tire Test (2014): P4 of 17, Beat 81% of the field2015 ACE Summer Touring Tire Test (2015): P8 of 12, Beat 36% of the field2015 European Tire Test 205/55 R16 (2015): P7 of 19, Beat 67% of the field2015 Market Overview - Braking Test (2015): P8 of 54, Beat 86% of the field2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Summer Tire Test (2015): P10 of 18, Beat 47% of the field2016 Market Overview - Braking Test (2016): P6 of 50, Beat 88% of the field2016 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (2016): P6 of 15, Beat 64% of the field2017 Mid Range Tire Test (2017): P4 of 10, Beat 67% of the field2018 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2018): P10 of 16, Beat 40% of the field2018 AutoBild Summer Tire Overview (2018): P17 of 51, Beat 65% of the field2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tire Test (2018): P8 of 20, Beat 63% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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The latest test

2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tire Test P8 of 20

Strong: Wear, Value Weak: Wet Braking Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

Record by discipline

Where the Fulda EcoControl HP finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 2 P7 of 15 57% -
Dry Handling 2 P4 of 15 78% -
Wet
Wet Braking 2 P12 of 15 33% -
Wet Handling 2 P9.5 of 15 44% -
Straight Aqua 1 P6 of 20 74% -
Comfort
Noise 1 P7 of 20 68% -
Value
Wear 1 P1 of 20 100% 1
Value 1 P1 of 20 100% 1
Rolling Resistance 1 P17 of 20 16% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Fulda EcoControl HP. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Continental Premium Contact 5 15 shared: 3 ahead, 12 behind 15 3 12 - 20%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 13 shared: 3 ahead, 10 behind 13 3 10 - 23%
Nokian Line 12 shared: 8 ahead, 4 behind 12 8 4 - 67%
Vredestein Sportrac 5 12 shared: 8 ahead, 4 behind 12 8 4 - 67%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse 12 shared: 1 ahead, 10 behind 12 1 10 1 9%
Bridgestone Turanza T001 10 shared: 4 ahead, 6 behind 10 4 6 - 40%
Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco 9 shared: 4 ahead, 5 behind 9 4 5 - 44%
Nexen N Blue HD+ 8 shared: 6 ahead, 2 behind 8 6 2 - 75%
Michelin Energy Saver+ 8 shared: 5 ahead, 3 behind 8 5 3 - 63%
Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 7 shared: 7 ahead, 0 behind 7 7 0 - 100%
Apollo Alnac 4g 6 shared: 5 ahead, 1 behind 6 5 1 - 83%
Semperit Speed Life 6 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind 6 4 2 - 67%
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 6 1 5 - 17%
BFGoodrich gGrip 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Sava intensa hp 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Firestone TZ300A 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde 5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind 5 1 4 - 20%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Yokohama BluEarth AE50 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Roadstone CP661 Classe Premiere 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 16 tests. Updated December 1, 2025.

Fulda EcoControl HP delivers mid-pack to upper-mid results across 16 summer tests, with standout value and longevity. It posts multiple top-6 overall finishes and strong braking-screening results in large shootouts (4/54 in 2013; 6/50 in 2016; 8/52 in 2015), indicating competitive safety performance in straight-line stops. Its best showing includes top-tier wear and ownership cost (Test 1: best wear, best value, 2nd lowest price), and several solid overall placements (4/17 ADAC 2014; 4/14 ACE 2012; 6/15 AutoBild 2016; 7/19 ADAC/Warentest 2015).

Weaknesses emerge in wet performance variability and efficiency: a last-place wet braking in the 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15 full test and below-average rolling resistance (17/20) drag down consistency. Dry handling/braking are generally competent (often top third), and aquaplaning and noise results are acceptable, but wet grip dispersion limits top-award potential. Overall, it's a value-led touring tire with strong cost-per-mile and decent all-round capability, but with notable wet outliers and efficiency shortcomings.

Performance Strengths

  • Value and Wear Strong
    Details
    • 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15: 1/20 wear (49,920 km), 1/20 value (best cost/1000 km), 2/20 price
    • 2016 AutoBild 205/55 R16 full test: 6/15 overall (good cost/benefit context)
  • Braking Shootouts (Safety Screening) Strong
    Details
    • 2013 54-tire braking test: 4/54
    • 2016 50-tire braking test: 6/50
    • 2015 52-tire braking test: 8/52
  • Dry Performance (Handling/Braking) Moderate
    Details
    • 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15: 5/20 dry handling (+1.6% from best), 9/20 dry braking (+7.2% from best)
    • 2017 Mid Range Test: 3/10 dry handling (+0.4% from best), 5/10 dry braking (+1.3% from best)
  • Overall Results Consistency (Upper-Mid Finishes) Moderate
    Details
    • 2014 ADAC 195/65 R15: 4/17
    • 2012 ACE 205/55 R16: 4/14
    • 2015 ADAC/Warentest 205/55 R16: 7/19
    • 2016 AutoBild 205/55 R16: 6/15
    • 2017 Mid Range 205/55 R16: 4/10
  • Tread life Strong in 3 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Dry handling Strong in 3 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Steering feel Moderate in 2 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Wet braking Moderate in 2 of 6 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet Weather Performance (Grip Variability) Strong
    Details
    • 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15: 20/20 wet braking (+15.5% from best), 14/20 wet handling (+4.4% from best)
    • 2017 Mid Range Test: 4/10 wet braking (+6.6% from best), 5/10 wet handling (+3.3% from best) showing variability
  • Efficiency (Rolling Resistance) Moderate
    Details
    • 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15: 17/20 rolling resistance (+31.3% from best)
    • Value advantage achieved via price/wear rather than low RR
  • Awards/Test Wins (Top-tier Recognition) Moderate
    Details
    • No overall test wins across 16 tests; average position 7.9
    • Multiple mid-pack results (e.g., 10/18 Auto Bild 2015; 10/16 ACE 2013; 12/14 European 2012)

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Fulda EcoControl HP (6 tests) and 11 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where they disagree

  • Dry grip weakness in 1 of 6 tests 4 praise, 1 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

  • Road noise no test mentions it 4 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 16

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2018 3 tests
2017 1 test
2016 2 tests
2015 4 tests
2014 1 test
2013 3 tests
2012 2 tests

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