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Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Test Results

Tested 2017 to 2026 6 publications

Tested 28 times by independent publications, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 averages a finish of 13th. Its strongest discipline is Snow Braking, beating 73% of the field across 22 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 18% across 14 tests.

  • 28Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 1Podium finishes
  • 13thAverage finish
  • 49%Field beaten on average
  • 6Publications
Fulda Kristall Control HP2

28 tests, 2017 to 2026

0%50%100%2017201820192020202120222023202420252026Average 49%2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tire Test (2017): P5 of 10, Beat 33% of the field2017 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/65 R16 (2017): P9 of 16, Beat 47% of the field2017 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2017): P7 of 20, Beat 68% of the field2017 50 Winter Tire Shoot Out (2017): P14 of 50, Beat 70% of the field2018 51 Winter Tire Shootout (2018): P2 of 52, Beat 98% of the field2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2018): P7 of 16, Beat 60% of the field2018 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2018): P4 of 20, Beat 84% of the field2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview (2019): P18 of 53, Beat 63% of the field2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test (2019): P12 of 20, Beat 42% of the field2019 Auto Center Winter Tire Test (2019): P4 of 10, Beat 33% of the field2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test (2020): P18 of 51, Beat 64% of the field2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test (2020): P11 of 20, Beat 47% of the field2020 ACE Winter Tire Test (2020): P6 of 9, Beat 38% of the field2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test (2020): P10 of 14, Beat 31% of the field2021 Winter Tire Market Overview (2021): P18 of 50, Beat 65% of the field2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire Test (2021): P11 of 18, Beat 41% of the field2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2021): P16 of 20, Beat 21% of the field2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test (2022): P6 of 8, Beat 29% of the field2022 Winter Tire Market Overview (2022): P18 of 56, Beat 69% of the field2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2022): P19 of 20, Beat 0% of the field2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test (2023): P23 of 54, Beat 58% of the field2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test (2023): P9 of 16, Beat 47% of the field2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test (2024): P20 of 55, Beat 65% of the field2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2024): P18 of 20, Beat 5% of the field2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test (2025): P13 of 31, Beat 60% of the field2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! (2025): P18 of 51, Beat 66% of the field2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test (2025): P18 of 20, Beat 11% of the field2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets (2026): P26 of 50, Beat 49% 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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  • Average 49%

Record by discipline

Where the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 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 Weak 14 P15.6 of 18.8 18% -
Dry Handling 10 P12.4 of 19.3 35% -
Subj. Dry Handling 3 P9.3 of 10.7 13% -
Wet
Wet Braking 22 P18 of 30.6 34% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 2 P14.5 of 23.5 33% -
Wet Handling 10 P16.5 of 19.2 16% -
Subj. Wet Handling 3 P8.3 of 10.7 26% -
Wet Circle 5 P17.6 of 23.8 23% -
Straight Aqua 14 P8.6 of 18.7 57% 1
Curved Aquaplaning 6 P4 of 18.8 84% -
Snow
Snow Braking Strong 22 P7.4 of 23.4 73% 1
Snow Traction 10 P8 of 18.9 60% -
Snow Handling 10 P9.7 of 18.6 55% -
Subj. Snow Handling 3 P5.7 of 10.7 55% -
Snow Slalom 3 P8.7 of 22.3 64% -
Ice
Ice Braking 3 P9.3 of 19 59% -
Ice Traction 1 P3 of 10 78% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 4 P6.8 of 13 37% 1
Noise 12 P16.3 of 19.9 21% -
Value
Wear 10 P8.6 of 20.8 63% 1
Value 8 P6.6 of 20.1 71% -
Rolling Resistance 12 P7.2 of 17.7 63% 1
Fuel Consumption 2 P9 of 23.5 72% -
Abrasion 2 P11.5 of 23.5 58% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Fulda Kristall Control HP2. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Kleber Krisalp HP3 22 shared: 4 ahead, 18 behind Compare with Krisalp HP3 22 4 18 - 18%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 22 shared: 2 ahead, 20 behind Compare with Winter Sport 5 22 2 20 - 9%
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 19 shared: 0 ahead, 19 behind Compare with gForce Winter 2 19 0 19 - 0%
Michelin Alpin 6 14 shared: 0 ahead, 14 behind 14 0 14 - 0%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 14 shared: 0 ahead, 14 behind 14 0 14 - 0%
Firestone Winterhawk 4 13 shared: 2 ahead, 10 behind Compare with Winterhawk 4 13 2 10 1 17%
Sava Eskimo HP2 12 shared: 8 ahead, 4 behind 12 8 4 - 67%
Uniroyal MS+ 77 12 shared: 7 ahead, 5 behind 12 7 5 - 58%
Barum Polaris 5 11 shared: 4 ahead, 6 behind 11 4 6 1 40%
Continental WinterContact TS 860 11 shared: 0 ahead, 11 behind 11 0 11 - 0%
Falken Eurowinter HS01 10 shared: 6 ahead, 4 behind 10 6 4 - 60%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 10 shared: 6 ahead, 4 behind 10 6 4 - 60%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro 10 shared: 3 ahead, 7 behind 10 3 7 - 30%
Semperit Speed Grip 3 10 shared: 1 ahead, 9 behind 10 1 9 - 10%
Hankook Winter i cept RS2 9 shared: 4 ahead, 5 behind 9 4 5 - 44%
Semperit Speed Grip 5 9 shared: 1 ahead, 8 behind Compare with Speed Grip 5 9 1 8 - 11%
Uniroyal WinterExpert 9 shared: 1 ahead, 7 behind Compare with WinterExpert 9 1 7 1 13%
Debica Frigo HP2 8 shared: 6 ahead, 1 behind 8 6 1 1 86%
Giti GitiWinterW2 8 shared: 5 ahead, 3 behind 8 5 3 - 63%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 8 shared: 5 ahead, 2 behind 8 5 2 1 71%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Fulda Kristall Control HP Predecessor 16 0 11th 42%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 This tire 28 0 13th 49%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 28 tests. Updated October 13, 2026.

Across 28 independent winter tests, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 most consistently shows itself as a “winter-road” specialist: strong in snow braking/traction and frequently strong for aquaplaning safety, but repeatedly dragged down by weak wet braking and generally lacklustre wet handling, with dry braking also a recurring concern. The tagged write-ups reflect this split clearly (snow braking praised 8 times with zero criticisms; aquaplaning praised 7 times vs 1 criticism; wet braking criticised 6 times with zero praise; wet handling criticised 5 times vs 1 praise; dry braking criticised 5 times vs 1 praise). In the data this appears as regular top-3 snow results (e.g. 1st of 14 in snow braking in the 2020 Auto Zeitung test; 2nd of 21 snow braking in the 2020 Auto Bild Performance test; 2nd of 8 across snow braking/traction/handling in 2022 Auto Zeitung) and very competitive aquaplaning (e.g. 1st of 10 in straight aquaplaning in the 2017 AMS test; 2nd of 16 in curved aquaplaning in the 2023 ADAC 16" test; 2nd of 21 straight aquaplaning in 2020 Auto Bild Performance).

The exceptions are important: when testers place a heavy emphasis on wet-road safety, the tire often collapses to the back of the class, explaining its mediocre average overall position (12.9). In the 2025 Auto Bild winter test it finished 18th of 20 with the write-up calling wet roads its “weak point”, noting it “shares the longest wet stop” and is second slowest in wet handling (wet braking 20/22, +20.7% from best; wet handling 20/22; wet circle 21/22). ADAC also highlights control/precision limitations: the 2025 ADAC test (13/31 overall) reports the tire lacks dry-road precision and can oversteer in avoidance maneuvers, alongside very poor dry braking (29/31) and bottom-third wet braking on asphalt (22/31). There are occasional brighter moments in the wet (notably 3rd of 22 in wet braking in the 2018 Auto Bild full test), but the larger multi-year picture is of a tire that can be reassuring on snow and resistant to aquaplaning, yet too often gives away crucial stopping distance and confidence on wet tarmac.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 (16 tests) and 11 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Dry grip strength in 3 of 16 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 28

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

2026 1 test
2025 3 tests
P18 of 20 Beat 11% of the field

2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test

Auto Bild 225/40 R18

The Fulda Kristall Control HP 2, as another Continental budget brand alongside Barum, demonstrates respectable dry road performance with decent handling characteristics that feel more car-like than many winter tires. However, this dry-biased behavior creates an unbalanced package with particular weaknesses on wet roads, where performance across handling, braking, and aquaplaning resistance falls short of acceptable standards for safe winter driving. The snow performance is adequate but unremarkable. At approximately €440 per set, it sits in a challenging price position—more expensive than the better-balanced Barum sibling but lacking the performance to justify the premium over that proven budget option. The tire struggles to find a clear identity or target customer, as drivers seeking dry performance would choose sportier options while those prioritizing winter safety would select better wet and snow performers. It represents a compromise that doesn't particularly excel at anything.

StrongSubj. Comfort WeakWet Circle WinnerMichelin Pilot Alpin 5

P13 of 31 Beat 60% of the field

2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test

ADAC 225/40 R18

The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 fails to achieve good ratings on dry and wet roads and therefore misses a good driving safety score, and despite earning a good environmental rating, this isn't sufficient to improve the overall judgment to "good." For driving safety, the tire shows weaknesses in precision and steering feedback on dry roads, lacking the accuracy and directness expected during steering input and cornering - frequent steering corrections are needed to maintain the desired path, and during sudden evasive maneuvers the Kristall Control HP2 doesn't convince as the test vehicle tends to oversteer, especially when counter-steering, with sliding phases that could be shorter, resulting in overall limit behavior that isn't at a high level and is rated as adequate, while dry braking distances are also rated as only satisfactory compared to the test field. On wet surfaces, the Fulda also only manages satisfactory ratings - while it narrowly misses good scores for braking distances, its handling behavior is clearly rated as satisfactory due to moderate grip levels and the need to better combine longitudinal and lateral forces, which would positively impact limit behavior and precision, and while its longitudinal aquaplaning behavior is still rated as good, it doesn't achieve good ratings for lateral aquaplaning. In winter conditions, the Kristall Control HP2 just manages to secure good ratings overall, achieving good scores for both snow braking distances and snow traction compared to the test field, but narrowly missing good ratings for ice braking distances and snow handling, where it would need to better combine longitudinal and lateral forces for good scores, offering moderate grip levels and satisfactory limit reserves. Regarding environmental performance, this German-manufactured tire receives good ratings with good mileage, low tire wear, and good efficiency thanks to low weight and fuel consumption.

WinnerGoodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2024 2 tests
P18 of 20 Beat 5% of the field

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

Auto Bild 205/55 R16

The Fulda Kristall Control HP 2 offers good performance on both wet and dry roads, providing safe driving characteristics. However, its limited suitability for winter conditions is a significant drawback for a winter tire. Combined with low mileage and high rolling resistance, this tire may not offer the best value or performance for true winter conditions. It might be more suitable for areas with mild winters where severe snow and ice are rare.

WeakDry BrakingWet BrakingWet HandlingWet Circle WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

2023 2 tests
P9 of 16 Beat 47% of the field

2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test

ADAC 205/60 R16

The KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 provides good steering feedback and precision on dry roads, along with good safety margins at the limit. Its braking is also rated as good. On wet roads, the tire receives an overall satisfactory rating; it scores well in aquaplaning but only satisfactory in braking and inadequate in handling due to low grip levels and imprecise steering. On winter roads, it earns a good overall rating due to its strong braking performance on snow and ice, although it falls short in traction and handling. Environmentally, the tire excels across the board, offering the highest projected lifespan in the test, low wear, and above-average performance in fuel efficiency and weight.

StrongCurved AquaplaningWearFuel Consumption WeakWet BrakingNoise WinnerDunlop Winter Sport 5

2022 3 tests
P6 of 8 Beat 29% of the field

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test

Auto Zeitung 225/45 R17

The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 is very strong on snow, but in the wet the tire struggles and it has long dry braking distances.

StrongCurved AquaplaningSnow BrakingSnow TractionSnow HandlingSubj. Snow Handling WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingSubj. ComfortNoise WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

2021 3 tests
P16 of 20 Beat 21% of the field

2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

Auto Bild 205/55 R16

StrongValue WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingWet CircleSnow Handling WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

2020 4 tests
P10 of 14 Beat 31% of the field

2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test

Auto Zeitung 205/55 R16

StrongSnow BrakingRolling Resistance WeakDry Braking WinnerBridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 3 tests
2018 3 tests
2017 4 tests
P5 of 10 Beat 33% of the field

2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tire Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 225/40 R18

Recommended with restrictions

StrongStraight AquaSnow BrakingSnow Handling WeakDry Braking WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 850 P

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