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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5

Mutual tests overview

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

General comparison
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Firestone Winterhawk 4

Winterhawk 4

56%
R14 - R20
83 Sizes
19 Tests
Best: #5
Worst: #20
Avg: 10.7
Latest: 2025
Best rating: Highly recommended
Worst rating: Not recommended
lowcost
Fulda Kristall Control HP2

Kristall Control HP2

64%
R15 - R19
36 Sizes
25 Tests
Best: #2
Worst: #23
Avg: 12.4
Latest: 2025
Best rating: Exemplary
Worst rating: Satisfactory
premium
Dunlop Winter Sport 5

Winter Sport 5

86%
R14 - R21
83 Sizes
48 Tests
Best: #1
Worst: #16
Avg: 4.9
Latest: 2025
Best rating: Exemplary
Worst rating: Good

Tests used in comparison (3)

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

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
60%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
46%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (95.0%)
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
52%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS860 (99.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
51%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (92.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
64%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
64%
Best: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (96.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Best: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (96.0%)
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (91.1%)
Dry Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
62%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
68%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
67%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
58%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
70%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac Pro (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
53%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
65%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (90.0%)
Best in category: Vredestein Wintrac Pro (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
90%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (90.5%)
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
79%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
90%
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Best: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (100.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
67%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (100.0%)
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
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Ice Braking Abs
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS860 (89.0%)
Ice Lateral Guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (86.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
77%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
67%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
63%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
62%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (80.0%)
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
90%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (90.0%)
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
76%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
69%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Best: Barum Polaris 5 (93.5%)
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
82%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Best: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (100.0%)
Best in category: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (94.0%)

Dimensions and prices

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