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 has B wet grip rating, whereas 82% of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 has C rating. We also know where Winterhawk 4 is made - Italy.