Most drivers find the Fulda SportControl 2 to deliver quiet, comfortable rides with confident wet and dry grip and good handling for everyday driving, offering strong value for money. High-scoring reviews consistently praise low noise, comfort, and stable wet performance; several also note solid dry grip and balanced steering. A minority criticize steering feedback/communication and rapid wear or shallow tread depth, especially when pushed hard or at very high speeds. Overall, the SportControl 2 is viewed as a capable mid-range touring-oriented performance tire rather than a true UHP.
What owners mention most counted across 24 reviews
Bought 2nd hand for my ASA TEC GT4 wheels in 235/35/19. Fitted on my 2001 Volvo S80 2.4T with about 230BHP. They impressed me very much, and to be honest I didn't expect much from the tire. But they are a good all round tire and at the same being friendly for the wallet because 19 inch tires don't come cheap (if you want some quality).
I don't ask the maximum from tires, but they are confidence inspiring (in the wet & dry). Im from the Netherlands, the summers are getting a bit hotter, but there is still a lot of rain throughout the year. I will be replacing them soon as they have about 2mm left, but I enjoyed them a lot.
I have replaced Michelin energy saver +, with Fulda SportControl 2. Fulda are much better tires. For me they have a very precise balance of handling, grip and comfort.
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I did a fair bit of research into choosing these tires.
They have performed really well on the road apart from wear.
Had them approx 8-9000 miles on the fronts. Down to 3mm already.
My daughter does drive it quite quickly, but had over 11000 miles from the Goodyears.
I shall replace them toward the end of the year.
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This tire performs far better than some of the negative reviews suggests. Just don't mistake it for an UHP tire.
It is very comfortable and extremely quiet with large reserves of grip in both wet and dry conditions. Many tires are relatively quiet on smooth surfaces, but this tire makes NO noise on good surfaces. Impressive for a 245 section tire. Rough surfaces will cause noise, but that goes for any tire. Even so, it is never intrusive.
If you are considering a touring tire, you should shortlist Fulda Sport Control 2. If you have lots of motorway miles, you should put it high on that list. Not least for the smooth ride, low noise level and 4 wide drainage channels that allow it to deal surprisingly well with standing water.
Now, if you crave steering feel...you will, like me, be left wanting. There is plenty of grip, it's just not a talkative tire...like most touring tires it masks bumps nicely, as it should...but that same characteristic means it also slurs your steering input and masks feedback. I have not spent the low miles I put on this tire pootling about, I have pushed it to test it thoroughly. There really is plenty of grip, the tire just doesn't let you know. Frustrating for any petrol-head.
Even so, I would strongly recommend it over most other touring tires. The safety reserve in grip and the low noise levels are above average. The low rolling resistance is welcome bonus.
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Mercedes Benz
245/40 R18 W
5,000 miles
Mostly Motorways
Spirited
I have driven them for 7000km on E55 AMG in Summer mostly fast on dry curvy Autobahn. Very good handling ( Not to light, precise). Very good grip when warmed up. Top comfort and quiet. Wear was normal. Changed them because they become to old for me. In comparison to my new Hankook s1 evo3 they where much better from the comfort. The evo3 is extemely hard even at normal tirepressure and gives to light Steuerung feel. Perhaps i change Back to Fulda.
Excellent tire with excellent handling and comfort. The quality of these tires are incredible, and they are made in Germany!!! My last tires were Bridgestones, and they were rough and loud. I was thinking about Continentals, but they are made in Romania! No thanks!
Anyways these Fulda Tires are the best kept secret! They deserve to be in the Premium Section of tires.
I have no problem recommending these tires compared to my last Bridgestones
50% quieter than my old tires, steering I found lighter and ride is smooth
All round a better ride/drive since I put these tires on.
I use these tires for 10000 km now. On dry they have average grip, but if at curve you drive with more speed they lose grip very rapid and the control is hard. Bad tire.
So smooth and quiet tires! The car is much more comfortable with them. Excellent on wet roads, good handling on dry. For that price I think this is the best choice.
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Volkswagen
225/45 R17
12,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average
These are my second set of tires with good overall results. Wet and dry driving are pretty good with no real issues. These tires are the quietest and smoothest that i have owned. The only minor criticism is they do not give you a firm cornering confidence as do other tires. This is only a minor criticism as i am not a rally driver nor should anyone on public roads. So handling is just not as good as some others but they are not as quiet and smooth as the Fuldas.
Great tire. Have been use it for 5 days so far. Very comfortable, and no noise at all! Nothing...Handling is astonished! Dry grip is preety good, dont know nothing about wet grip, didnt have a chance to test it yet. First time i bought Fulda in my life and im really satisfied, for now...
