Fulda SportControl

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

Tire review data from 40 tire reviews averaging 86% over 364,931 miles driven, and 12 tests with an average result of 9th.

Dry Grip 92%
Wet Grip 87%
Road Feedback 85%
Handling 83%
Wear 85%
Comfort 86%
Buy again 88%

First On MarketMay 2021
Wheel Size16 - 16"
Width205 - 225mm
Profile45 - 55
Rolling ResistanceD - D
Wet GripB - C
Noise (dB)70 - 71
Winter RatingNot Winter Rated

The SportControl is ranked 9th of 147 Summer Ultra High Performance tires.

This tire has been replaced by the Fulda SportControl 2.

Tests Included

12

Best Result

4th

Worst Result

13th

Average Result

9th

Latest Tire Test Results

2016 ADAC Tire Test - 225/45 R17
13th of 16 tires
  • Low wear, low fuel consumption
  • Relatively weak on both wet and dry roads
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2015 Auto Bild 215/55 R16 Technical Tire Test
5th of 10 tires
  • Good resistance to aquaplaning, short braking distance on dry roads
  • Noise / comfort
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2015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer Tire Test
12th of 14 tires
  • Low rolling resistance
  • Long braking distances on wet surfaces - a clear tendency to understeer and long braking distances on dry roads
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SizeFuelWetNoise
16 inch
205/50R16 87 VDB71
225/55R16 95 WDB71
205/45R16 83 VDB70
205/45R16 83 VDC70
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Top 3 Fulda SportControl Reviews

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.
Helpful 104 - tire reviewed on June 16, 2015
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.
Helpful 54 - tire reviewed on 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.
Helpful 57 - tire reviewed on August 3, 2017
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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.
Helpful 35 - tire reviewed on January 15, 2020
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.
Helpful 40 - tire reviewed on February 19, 2017
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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.

Helpful 43 - tire reviewed on 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.
Helpful 40 - tire reviewed on 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
Helpful 46 - tire reviewed on 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.
Helpful 48 - tire reviewed on 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.
Helpful 35 - tire reviewed on 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.
Helpful 34 - tire reviewed on 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.
Helpful 34 - tire reviewed on 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!
Helpful 28 - tire reviewed on 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!
Helpful 27 - tire reviewed on June 22, 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)
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on May 26, 2015