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Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Fulda (64%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 64% of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2. The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the Kristall Control HP2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 59% of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (55%) of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 also have B wet ratings.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (7)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 245/45 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2019 225/45 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2018 195/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2018 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 7 tests

Wet Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
71%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Wet Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
60%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
63%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
75%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
91%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (89.2%)
Dry Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
69%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Dry Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
68%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
78%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Snow Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
87%
Snow Traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
83%
Snow Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (97.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
69%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (97.0%)
Best in category: Nokian WR D4 (94.4%)
Ice Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
86%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Ice Braking Abs
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
83%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (86.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
75%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
68%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
70%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
67%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
88%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (92.5%)
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
80%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
80%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (100.0%)
Fuel Efficiency
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
83%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
77%
Best in category: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (94.0%)

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