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205-225/45-55 R16 4 sizes 2021

Fulda SportControl

The Fulda SportControl is a Ultra High Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

7.6
Tire Reviews Score Based on User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
92%
Wet Grip
87%
Road Feedback
85%
Handling
83%
Wear
85%
Comfort
86%
Buy again
88%
40 Reviews
86% Average
364,931 miles driven
10 Tests (avg: 8th)
Fulda SportControl

Fulda SportControl

Summer Mid-Range
BETA
7.6 / 10
Based on User Reviews · Limited Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 10
Publications: 4
Period: 2011 - 2016
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 40
Avg Rating: 86.5%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.21
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2016 ADAC Tire Test - 225/45 R17 ADAC 2016 225/45 R17 13/16 0 metrics
2015 Auto Bild 215/55 R16 Technical Tire Test Auto Bild 2015 215/55 R16 5/10 0 metrics
2015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer Tire Test Auto Zeitung 2015 225/40 R18 12/14 0 metrics
2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer Tire Test Auto Bild 2014 225/50 R17 4/15 0 metrics
2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tire Shootout Auto Bild 2014 225/50 R17 9/50 0 metrics
2013 Auto Review Performance Summer Tire Test 2013 225/45 R17 4/9 0 metrics
2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire Test Auto Bild 2012 225/45 R17 10/15 0 metrics
2012 Autobild 50 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild 2012 225/45 R17 10/45 0 metrics
2011 AMS Ultra High Performance Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport 2011 225/45 R17 7/11 0 metrics
2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance Tire Test Auto Zeitung 2011 225/45 R17 9/14 0 metrics
10
Tests
8th
Average
4th
Best
13th
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
13th/16
Low wear, low fuel consumption
Relatively weak on both wet and dry roads
12th/14
Low rolling resistance
Long braking distances on wet surfaces - a clear tendency to understeer and long braking distances on dry roads
Good resistance to aquaplaning, short braking distance on dry roads
Noise / comfort
Size Fuel Wet Noise
16 inch
205/50R16 87 V D B 71
225/55R16 95 W D B 71
205/45R16 83 V D B 70
205/45R16 83 V D C 70
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Top 3 Fulda SportControl Reviews

Given 80% while driving a Subaru forester 2.5xt (215/55 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
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.
January 15, 2020
Given 46% while driving a Ford Focus MK3 (230/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
After 3 year usage all 4 tires had issue with vibrations.
August 17, 2018
Given 89% while driving a Honda Accord (205/55 R16 W) on a combination of roads for 30,000 spirited miles
Very good tires on dry and wet. I think is one of the best. Only problem - wear, but Fulda Sportcontrol is a sport tire.
August 3, 2017

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Latest Fulda SportControl Reviews

Given 90% while driving a Nissan Skyline R33 GTR (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
Excellent tires on my R33 gtr for fast road use and track. Quiet and hard wearing.
February 19, 2017
Alfa Romeo (225/45 R17) on for 0 miles
Great tire. Have done 60,000 kms and still has half its legal tread left. Grips well and is quiet.

October 21, 2016
Given 81% while driving a BMW 3 series (225/35 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
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.
September 22, 2016
Given 94% while driving a Lexus SC430 (255/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
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
September 11, 2016
Given 37% while driving a Toyota Auris (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
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.
July 28, 2016
Given 49% while driving a Mercedes Benz SLK 350 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
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.
May 21, 2016
Given 90% while driving a Skoda Octavia estate (225/45 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 14,000 spirited miles
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.
May 21, 2016
Given 87% while driving a Vauxhall (225/40 R18 W) on mostly town for 8,000 spirited miles
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.
November 29, 2015
Given 99% while driving a Opel (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 3,200 spirited miles
Absolutely a great tire, in every condition of the road: it showed no weakness even under torrential rain (no sign of aquaplaning); it is accurate and reliable on dry asphalt. By visual inspection, after 5,000 kilometers covered, it still looks new. It's a German product, belonging to Goodyear-Dunlop Group: it's a secure purchase!
August 18, 2015
Given 100% while driving a Skoda octavia estate 4x4 (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
Awesome tires in all aspects... amazing dry and wet grip, super comfortable and quiet... had to replace a DISAPPOINTING tire such as Bridgestone RE050 (stiffy/noisy) and now my car is like bing on a railroad.
100% reccommended!
June 22, 2015
Given 93% while driving a Alfa Romeo (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 20 spirited miles
After suffering Bridgestone and Uniroyal this tire really put a smile on my face. Excellent tire at reasonable price.
June 16, 2015
Given 94% while driving a BMW F30 320D (265/30 R19) on mostly motorways for 13,000 average miles
Best tire i've had, dry/wet grip is fenomenal. Wear seems pretty good aswell. Driven about 13k miles/20000km with these tires, and i've got at least 50% left on the rears.
Driven in Sweden, so much wet roads!
(comparing to continental, pirelli, Michelin. And hankooks, but they were really rubbish)
May 26, 2015
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