The Fulda SportControl is a mid-range summer performance tire with generally favorable owner reports of grip, quietness and wear. Aquaplaning resistance is a recurring test strength, but braking and handling results are much less consistent than owner satisfaction suggests.
The Fulda SportControl makes a more consistent impression in everyday owner use than in comparative tests. Dry and wet grip receive frequent praise, along with quiet running, comfort and low wear. Aquaplaning resistance is repeatedly praised in tests too, while wear earns favorable comments from both owners and testers. Those qualities give it a stronger case for ordinary road use than for drivers prioritising the shortest stops and sharpest handling.
The limits matter: ADAC in 2016 found relatively weak wet and dry performance, while Auto Zeitung in 2015 criticised braking on both surfaces and dry understeer. That contrasts with the owners' generally reassuring grip reports. Strong wet grip in the 2012 Auto Bild test was unusual beside the more frequent test criticism. Dry braking also varies between tests. Efficiency is usually praised, with the increased consumption found by Auto Bild in 2014 an unusual exception, while two owners report poorer fuel economy. The quiet ride favored by many owners is also not a consistent test strength.
The quick answer
Owners say86%from 41 owner reviews90% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesGenerally favorable dry-grip impressionsLow wearInconsistent wet grip in testsVariable dry handlingSummarised from the tests and owner reviews
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
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Based on test and owner data, the Fulda SportControl is expected to last around 17,000 miles (27,359 km).
What do owners say about the Fulda SportControl?
Across 41 owner ratings the Fulda SportControl averages 86%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.2 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 8.3. 14 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 92% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Fulda SportControl's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Fulda SportControl most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Fulda SportControl?
Owners rate the Fulda SportControl 8.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 38 reviews.
How well do the Fulda SportControl wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Fulda SportControl 8.5 out of 10 for wear across 38 reviews. 14 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
More questions about the Fulda SportControl(6)
Would owners buy the Fulda SportControl again?
90% of owners say they would buy the Fulda SportControl again, based on the 40 owner reviews that answered the question. 68% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Fulda SportControl's dry grip?
Of the 33 owner reviews analyzed for the Fulda SportControl, 16 mention dry grip: 16 praise it (strong dry grip) and 0 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Excellent grip both wet or dry". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Fulda SportControl's road noise?
Of the 33 owner reviews analyzed for the Fulda SportControl, 14 mention road noise: 11 praise it (quiet) and 3 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "amazing dry and wet grip, super comfortable and quiet". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Fulda SportControl's tread life?
Of the 33 owner reviews analyzed for the Fulda SportControl, 14 mention tread life: 13 praise it (long-lasting) and 1 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "Have done 60,000 kms and still has half its legal tread left". Read those reviews
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Owners of the Fulda SportControl mostly praise its dry and wet grip, with quiet running and low wear also recurring positives. Comfort is generally well regarded, although a small minority find the ride hard or the tire noisy. Steering feedback attracts more praise than criticism, but not everyone finds it as sharp as their previous tire. Longer-use accounts vary, with one end-of-life review criticising wear and others describing useful service life. One owner still praises grip and quietness in a later review, though this is an individual experience rather than a shared ageing pattern.
What owners mention most counted across 33 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 41 ratings
Owner score86%
Dry Grip92%
Comfort86%
Wet Grip86%
Road Feedback85%
Wear85%
Handling83%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 80%
“These were fitted to the Forester XT 2.5 turbo when we bought it used. I cannot fault them for grip wet or dry, never once did the traction control light flash up, never once did the car feel light no matter how hard it...”
“These tires were promised as good tires in all conditions. Untrue. These tires have no wall strength and feel as though the wheels are working loose. They give no confidence when going into any type of corner, if it's a...”
“Bought Fulda Sportcontrol after reading good test results and excellent reviews. Compared to the Continental PremiumContact 5, SportContact 2, Michelin Primacy 3 and Michelin PS3, that had before, great upgrade. Tires...”
These were fitted to the Forester XT 2.5 turbo when we bought it used.
I cannot fault them for grip wet or dry, never once did the traction control light flash up, never once did the car feel light no matter how hard it was pushed or how fast one might pull away on a roundabout or junction wet or dry.
They were not used during winter because we have a full set of winter tires on wheels.
However i have removed and replaced them, barely worn, and the reason is the hard ride and the road noise, but they were probably 6 years old as the car does very little mileage, even now it's only covered 33,000.
If you don't mind road noise and ride quality then these are really very good.
Just out of interest they have been replaced with Falken ZE914 (not yet driven on the road as it's January so still on the winter set) , purely because they have proved to have good grip in normal wet or dry conditions and are wearing well on my daughter's hard driven Civic.
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Great combination tires- Comfort and dry/wet grip is good.
Fuldas replaced previous Falken912 so big improvement on comfort but not as good sharpness in steering.
On an E90 320d Msport they take bumps well and grip is very good dry and wet. Very secure and smooth at motorway speeds.
Wear after 12K miles is ok,,, prob 3k miles more to go.
Would buy again.
Just fitted a set on my Lexus sc430 and they are superb tires,much better than the conti contact 3 which trame lined big time
They are very smooth and Handel great,and have a big kerb Rib
These tires were promised as good tires in all conditions. Untrue. These tires have no wall strength and feel as though the wheels are working loose. They give no confidence when going into any type of corner, if it's a long turn (motorway exit or run on) the back end wants to slide around in front of you. I have tried various pressures and weights and the only time they seem to perform adequately is when the cars loaded with 5 adults and the pressure is increased by 2lbs. Do not buy these tires, especially when for another £8-£12 you can get a real performance tire. The only good thing I have to say for these tires is that I have curbed them on a few occasions and they are indestructible! Not even a scuff on the side wall. 5000 miles in and there is virtually no sign of wear, pity as I want rid of these wretched things. I won't make the mistake of listening to the small independent tire dealer offering advise in future either.
Got them with a used car, 7mm left on all 4, 2 years old. This tire is mediocre in all of its properties, except for grip on slightly wet roads, which is rather on the bad side of things. I do appreciate when a car lets me feel that it has a life beyond the stability gadgets but the Sport Control is losing grip way too fast on corners with residue humidity on the road, from some rain 1hr ago.
Saving 100 bucks at the wrong end and buying cheap tires for anything better than a Corsa/Ka/Twingo class car is stupid and dangerous, even if the tires make it into the "mediocre" category somehow, like the Fulda Sport Control.
Much improved grip and reduced noise over the highly rated Goodyear Eagle asymmetrics I had before. Slightly poorer fuel consumption. No change in the ride. Fronts have lasted 14000 miles - never spun the wheels once - and I couldn't say that for the Goodyears. Some noise as they reached the end of their life, but absolutely no loss in grip, wet or dry - amazing. Have just re-ordered - an unsung hero of the tire world.
87%
Member
Vauxhall
225/40 R18 W
8,000 miles
Mostly Town
Spirited
For the price these tires were great. Fitted to a chipped Astra 5 door at the front end. Previously I had Falkens on the front but i found the tracking of them was disconcerting , once changed it felt like a new car and mush more responsive. Would recommend highly.
