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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda). Generally, Fulda winter tyres are slightly better rated (64%) than Firestone (56%). In this particular case, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 has a better rating of 64% compared to 56% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, compared to 2017 when was the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winterhawk 4 and the Kristall Control HP2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Winterhawk 4 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (55%) of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 also have B wet ratings. We also know where Winterhawk 4 is made - Italy.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (4)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 225/40 R18 View
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
63%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
59%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
51%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
67%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
49%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
83%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
87%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (91.1%)
Dry Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
59%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
64%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
63%
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
54%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Best in category: Vredestein Wintrac Pro (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
76%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
80%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (92.3%)
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
82%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
64%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
76%
Best in category: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (90.0%)
Ice Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Ice Braking Abs
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (86.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (80.0%)
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
75%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (90.0%)
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
74%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Best: Barum Polaris 6 (96.0%)
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
57%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
74%
Best in category: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (94.0%)

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