Fulda Kristall Montero 3

The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 is a Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 30 tire reviews averaging 87% over 230,870 miles driven, and 11 tests with an average result of 9th.

Dry Grip 85%
Wet Grip 87%
Road Feedback 83%
Handling 79%
Wear 89%
Comfort 89%
Buy again 95%
Snow Grip 93%
Ice Grip 81%

First On MarketMay 2021
Wheel Size13 - 16"
Width155 - 205mm
Profile55 - 70
Rolling ResistanceB - D
Wet GripC - D
Noise (dB)69 - 72
Winter Rating3PMSF Rated

The Kristall Montero 3 is ranked 5th of 100 Winter Touring tires.

Tests Included

11

Best Result

4th

Worst Result

17th

Average Result

9th

Latest Tire Test Results

2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15
13th of 15 tires
  • Particularly low wear (top mark), low fuel consumption.
  • Weaknesses on dry and wet roads (devaluation.)
  • The FULDA Kristall Montero 3 shows weaknesses in the dry and in the wet, in both criteria it is rated as sufficient. Despite the good snow and ice properties, the recommendation for the Kristall Montero 3 is only "conditionally recommended".
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2017 AC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15
4th of 8 tires
  • Good resistance to aquaplaning.
  • Poor ice handling, long dry braking.
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2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Winter Tire Test
17th of 18 tires
  • Superb braking result and good traction values ​​on hard-packed snow, safe aquaplaning properties, quiet, low rolling resistance.
  • Only average handling, braking and steering response on snowy and wet roads, extended wet and dry braking distances.
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SizeFuelWetNoise
13 inch
175/70R13 82 TDD70
165/70R13 79 TDD71
14 inch
165/70R14 81 TDC70
155/65R14 75 TDD69
165/65R14 79 TDC71
185/60R14 82 TDC71
175/65R14 82 TDC70
175/70R14 84 TDC71
185/65R14 86 TDC71
15 inch
165/60R15 77 TDC71
185/60R15 88 T XLDC71
185/60R15 84 TDC71
195/65R15 91 TCC72
185/65R15 88 TCC71
185/55R15 82 TDD71
195/60R15 88 TCC72
165/65R15 81 TDD71
195/65R15 95 T XLBD72
16 inch
205/55R16 91 TCC72
16C inch
195/60R16C 99/97 TDC71
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Top 3 Fulda Kristall Montero 3 Reviews

Given 93% while driving a Fiat Multipla (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 7,000 average miles
Very good tires. Provides exceptional maneuverability of the vehicle. Very good behavior in all driving conditions. Extremely comfortable and very quiet tire. After 10000 km shows no signs of wear.
Helpful 116 - tire reviewed on May 14, 2013
Given 87% while driving a Fiat Punto EVO 1.3MTJ 84hp (185/65 R15) on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
In general a great winter tire. Had these fitted to my Volvo S60 a couple of years ago with good results, I tried them again for our little Punto. They feel very stable and safe in the snow. I am a spirited drive and lite to push my car from time to time. With these Kristal Montero 3 that is not a problem. Stopping distance and acceleration in snow and slush is superb. In the damp danish weather they sometimes understeer a bit, but is think that is down to the natur of the little Fiat. I can higly recommend these winther Fuldas.
Helpful 23 - tire reviewed on January 18, 2023
Given 91% while driving a Volkswagen (B8) 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG ACT (195/65 R15 T) on a combination of roads for 900 average miles
Very good tires. Very responsive and grippy. Replaced these tires from Sava Eskimo S3+ and you could tell the difference right away. Definetly will buy these tires again!
Helpful 48 - tire reviewed on March 28, 2020
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Given 54% while driving a Renault Clio IV 1.2 Tce (185/65 R15) on mostly town for 10,000 average miles
Very bad handling, car looses touch when in corners. Good on dry, bad on wet roads. Got them new on my Clio. Wouldn’t by them again. Poor even with my 1.2 engine. Understeering on wet is often.
Helpful 1 - tire reviewed on December 1, 2024
Given 76% while driving a Opel Astra H 5T 1.8l (195/65 R15) on mostly motorways for 29,000 easy going miles
I bought these tires new in autumn of 2019 for an Opel Astra H. Since then I have done about 45.000km on them. This includes a fair share of gravelroads.

They are at about 4.5mm now and still have good traction, even in the snow, but obviously not as good as when they were new. They will be replaced after this winter with new winter tires.

They took a beating on gravelroads wich had the result of small rubberflakes chunking out from the outer thirds of the contact patch. However these didnt go as deep as the groves go, so I did not replace them for that issue.
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on January 26, 2024
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Given 84% while driving a Kia Motors Rio (185/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
Mileage approx. 30,000 km. Always dry without problems in dry, wet and snowy conditions. On the ice like everything - it slides on the ice. Quiet and wear little. What more could I want from winter tires ... they're reliable and I'd buy them again
Helpful 28 - tire reviewed on April 28, 2022
Given 82% while driving a Volkswagen Golf IV 1.9 TDI 110 (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 4,970 easy going miles
Very satisfied with Fulda winter tires. I have them on my car for 2 years,fitted them after Sava eskimo and you could feel the difference right away. Driving the car is much quieter and the handling is how much you need for easy going drive. For these 2 years I can't see thread wear on them. Also had couple times snow on the road but the grip was exceptional. Would buy them again, no brainer!
Helpful 33 - tire reviewed on November 10, 2021
Given 71% while driving a Alfa Romeo 156 SW 1.9 JTD (185/65 R15 T) on a combination of roads for 1,500 average miles
TL;DR Fulda Kristall Montero 3 is better than Sava Eskimo S3+ and Tigar/Taurus/Kormoran winter tires. It is solid tire in every aspekt. It's good in dry braking and cornering. It's good in wet braking. Fulda had never let me down nor put me in risky situation. During the rain, at 80-90 km/h, I had never experienced aquaplaning. It's very good in snow, but Sava is better in this aspekt. In cold weather it's good tire, above 10°C is mediocre, but drivable. Above 15°C you should switch back to summer tires (because of COVID-19, I did change it in late March). I would rather drive summer tires (e.g. my Nexen N'blue HD plus @ 205/55/16) in the range of temperatures 5-7°C at dry road, and above 7°C in wet, than this winter tire. Tire started around 9-8 mm, and after 5 months of drive finished around 7-8 mm. To conclude, I would recommend Fulda tire if you live in some mitteleuropean city with lots of rain and dry periods, and of course snowy days. If you experience more snow, I would go for Sava Eskimo S3+. Fulda Kristall Montero 3 is better than Sava tire in the wet, dry, but just less good in snow. Additional information: 185/65/15 Fulda Kristall Montero is "Made in France", Sava Kristall Montero 3 is "Made in Poland", and Tigar/Taurus/Kormoran is "Made in Serbia".
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on September 26, 2020
Given 87% while driving a Peugeot 1.4 HDi (185/65 R15) on mostly country roads for 20,000 easy going miles
Excellent winter tires on snow, bit wary on ice/black ice and good all round performance on dry and wet conditions throughout winter. Normal wear on the tire, nothing worth noting and good fuel economy - barely noticed a difference in fuel expense going from summer Bridgestone Ecopia to these in winter. Definitely recommend as in the snow they just grip like it was tarmac.
Helpful 46 - tire reviewed on December 12, 2017
Given 89% while driving a Opel Corsa (165/70 R13 T) on mostly country roads for 15,000 miles
Just brilliant winter tire. I used it on Opel Corsa B for 4 years during whole year, and had made for approx. 15000 miles (4 mm tread left). This tire is king of deep snow performance. So much better anything I drove before in this size (Sava Eskimo, Michelin Alpin).
I highly recommend it. Dry and wet handling are average, but snow performance is why you should have it fitted on your car.
Helpful 38 - tire reviewed on October 18, 2017
Given 93% while driving a Peugeot 307 (195/65 R15) on mostly country roads for 5,000 average miles
Very good tire, It was very important for me to buy tire for winter conditions, deep snow on Bosnian roads, and Fulda was probably the best choice (after one season I know that now). Greate on snow, before I had Continental ts830p and Fulda is better in winter conditions numerous times.
Helpful 56 - tire reviewed on November 11, 2016
Given 89% while driving a BMW 320D (195/65 R15 T) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
Very comfortable tires, extreme grip on my rear axle powered BMW. Buy again!
Helpful 34 - tire reviewed on May 20, 2015
Given 99% while driving a Ford Mondeo (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 12,000 spirited miles
Excellent tire for dry, wet and snowy roads.
Helpful 31 - tire reviewed on May 7, 2014
Given 97% while driving a Vauxhall Astra (205/60 R15) on mostly town for 3,000 average miles
Very, very good tires, I will but them again 100%. Driven on snow and ice and they are excellent! very quiet tires!
Helpful 26 - tire reviewed on February 10, 2014
Given 88% while driving a SEAT (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 2,000 easy going miles
Amazing grip in winter conditions, snow especially (feels like dry tarmac :)). Also satisfied with other parameters, but as I drive defensively and mostly in the city I haven't tested their limits.
Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on October 30, 2012