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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 (2026)

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 (68%) than Firestone (63%). In this particular case, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 has a better rating of 68% compared to 63% 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 (51%) of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 also have B wet ratings. We also know where Winterhawk 4 is made - Italy.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Number of tests
19
25
Best position
#5
#2
Average position
10.7
12.4
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
102
56

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 52 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%
Dry braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
87%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
97%
Safety
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%
Dry handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
91%
Dry lane changing
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
83%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
94%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
92%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Wet braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
87%
Wet handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
94%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
94%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Wet safety
Firestone Winterhawk 4
91%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
54%
Snow
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
98%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
96%
Snow braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
98%
Snow handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
88%
Snow traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
98%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Snow cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
92%
Lateral guidance on snow
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
100%
Snow handling - objective
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
100%
Ice
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
99%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
100%
Ice braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
100%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
92%
Exterior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
87%
Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
92%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
94%
Interior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
99%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
96%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
94%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
94%
Price/value
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
97%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
97%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
96%
Price
Firestone Winterhawk 4
98%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
90%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 11 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
ADACADAC
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2023205/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View

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