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Fulda Kristall Control HP2

Winter
Lowcost
6.8 /10 Conditionally recommended

Kristall Control HP2 is an affordable snow specialist with some compromises in the wet and dry handling and braking.

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25 Tests Price from: £53 40 Sizes 3PMSF M+S
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FuldaThis tyre
Kristall Control HP2
6.8
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
G-FORCE WINTER 2
8.2
Better at: Exterior noise, Snow handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Dry handling
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 2
7.2
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Exterior noise, Wet handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Interior noise, Snow traction
FirestoneUpper-middle
Winterhawk 4
6.3
Better at: Exterior noise, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Comfort, Dry handling
UniroyalUpper-middle
WinterExpert
8.1
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Exterior noise, Wet braking
Worse at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - cross, Snow traction
SemperitBudget
Speed-Grip 5
8.0
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Snow traction, Aquaplaning - cross
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
9.4
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Exterior noise, Wet handling
Worse at: Snow traction, Aquaplaning - cross
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
9.2
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Wet braking
Worse at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - cross
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
8.7
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
Worse at: Snow traction, Exterior noise
GoodyearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.5
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Exterior noise
Worse at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - cross
KleberUpper-middle
Krisalp HP3
8.0
Better at: Exterior noise, Wet circle cornering, Snow handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Dry handling, Comfort
MichelinPremium
Pilot Alpin 5
10.0
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Interior noise
DunlopPremium
Winter
9.6
Better at: Exterior noise, Wet braking, Comfort
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52+
8.7
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Snow traction, Comfort
BarumBudget
Polaris 6
8.3
Better at: Exterior noise, Wet handling, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
ToyoBudget
Observe Winter Sport 1
7.4
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Exterior noise
Worse at: Snow traction, Snow handling, Aquaplaning - cross

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent performance and short braking distances on snow and winter roads.

High expected mileage and low wear, offering good durability.

Lightweight design contributes to lower fuel consumption.

Safe and stable handling on dry roads.

Overall good value for money due to economic efficiency.

Weaknesses

Noticeable understeer and less precise handling in all weather conditions.

Longer braking distances and reduced grip on wet and dry roads compared to snow performance.

High rolling noise, leading to a louder ride.

History

2017
5× Tested
AutoMotorSport225/45 R18#5Recommended
Autobild225/50 R17#7Good
Sportscars225/40 R18#8Satisfactory
ADAC215/65 R16#9Satisfactory
Autobild225/50 R17#14
2018
3× Tested
Autobild195/65 R15#2
Autobild195/65 R15#4Exemplary
ADAC205/55 R16#7Satisfactory
2019
2× Tested
Autobild225/45 R17#12Good
Autobild225/45 R17#18
2020
3× Tested
ACE225/50 R17#6Recommended
Autobild245/45 R18#11Good
Autobild245/45 R18#17
2021
3× Tested
ADAC225/50 R17#11Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#16Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#18
2022
2× Tested
Autozeitung225/45 R17#6
Autobild215/55 R17#18
2023
2× Tested
ADAC205/60 R16#9Satisfactory
Autobild225/45 R18#23
2024
2× Tested
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#19Satisfactory
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#20
2025
3× Tested
ADAC225/40 R18#13Satisfactory
Autobild225/40 R18#18
Autobild225/40 R18#18Satisfactory
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Tests (25)

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25 Tests 15× Recommended
ADAC Winter
225/40 R18
#13 Of 31 Tyres
ADAC2025
13thSatisfactory
VW Golf
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Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#18 Of 51 Tyres
Autobild2025
18th
BMW M135i
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Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#18 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2025
18thSatisfactory
BMW M135i
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#19 Of 20 Tyres
AUTOBILD2024
19thSatisfactory
VW Golf
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#20 Of 55 Tyres
AUTOBILD2024
20th
Wet braking: 38.6 m
VW Golf
ADAC Winter
205/60 R16
#9 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2023
9thSatisfactory
VW T-Roc
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#23 Of 54 Tyres
Autobild2023
23rd
Wet braking: 37,4 m
BMW 3
Autozeitung Winter
225/45 R17
#6 Of 8 Tyres
Autozeitung2022
6th
Audi A3
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Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#18 Of 56 Tyres
Autobild2022
18th
Wet braking: 36,8 m
VW Passat
ADAC Winter
225/50 R17
#11 Of 18 Tyres
ADAC2021
11thSatisfactory
Audi A4
1.Dunlop Winter Sport 5Good
···
10.Sava Eskimo HP2Satisfactory
11.Fulda Kristall Control HP2Satisfactory
12.Firestone Winterhawk 4Satisfactory
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Autobild Winter
205/55 R16
#16 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2021
16thSatisfactory
VW Golf
1.Continental WinterContact TS 870Exemplary
···
15.Barum Polaris 5Satisfactory
16.Fulda Kristall Control HP2Satisfactory
17.Sava Eskimo HP2Satisfactory
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Autobild Winter
205/55 R16
#18 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2021
18th
Wet braking: 36,8 m
VW Golf
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ACE Winter
225/50 R17
#6 Of 9 Tyres
ACE2020
6thRecommended
BMW 3
1.Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Highly recommended
···
5.Michelin Alpin 6Recommended
6.Fulda Kristall Control HP2Recommended
7.Nokian WR SnowproofRecommended
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Autobild Winter
245/45 R18
#11 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2020
11thGood
BMW 5
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Autobild Winter
245/45 R18
#17 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2020
17th
Wet braking: 36,3 m
BMW 5
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Autobild Winter
225/45 R17
#12 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2019
12thGood
BMW 1 series
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Autobild Winter
225/45 R17
#18 Of 53 Tyres
Autobild2019
18th
Wet braking: 33,5 m
BMW 1 series
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Autobild Winter
195/65 R15
#2 Of 51 Tyres
Autobild2018
2nd
Wet braking: 34,8 m
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Autobild Winter
195/65 R15
#4 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2018
4thExemplary
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ADAC Winter
205/55 R16
#7 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2018
7thSatisfactory
Volkswagen Golf
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AutoMotorSport Winter
225/45 R18
#5 Of 10 Tyres
AutoMotorSport2017
5thRecommended
BMW 4
1.Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850PTest winner - highly recommended
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4.Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4Recommended
5.Fulda Kristall Control HP2Recommended
6.Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3Still recommended
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Autobild Winter
225/50 R17
#7 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2017
7thGood
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Sportscars Winter
225/40 R18
#8 Of 10 Tyres
Sportscars2017
8thSatisfactory
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ADAC Winter
215/65 R16
#9 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2017
9thSatisfactory
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Autobild Winter
225/50 R17
#14 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2017
14th
Wet braking: 35,5 m
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Sizes (40)

195/50 R15From £58

1 Variants

82H
mytyres.co.ukBest£58
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195/55 R15From £80

1 Variants

85H
mytyres.co.ukBest£80
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195/65 R15From £53

2 Variants

91H
mytyres.co.ukBest£53
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205/65 R15

1 Variants

94T
215/65 R15From £90

1 Variants

96H
mytyres.co.ukBest£90
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Ratings

Tested 15× By professional organizations

●Exemplary1× (7%)
●Satisfactory14× (93%)

Performance by size

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