Comparison: Fulda EcoControl HP2 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

This comparison will present an insight into two tyres: the Fulda EcoControl HP2 made by Fulda and the Bridgestone Turanza T005 manufactured by Bridgestone.

Starting with the Fulda EcoControl HP2, which is a successor of Fulda EcoControl HP, it scored a 71% rating on our scale, however its overall performance during mutual tests was undistinguished, scoring the 8th position out of 15 at ADAC and a poor 20th out of 53 at Autobild. It achieved great results in cross aquaplaning and noise reduction categories. Despite its commendable eco-balance and efficiency rating, it suffered from weaknesses on wet surfaces.

On the other hand, the Bridgestone Turanza T005, scored a remarkable 92% rating. This summer, touring subtype tyre stands out as one of the leaders in mutual tests, acquiring the 3rd position out of 15 at ADAC and 7th out of 53 in Autobild. This tyre excelled in dry braking, wet braking, wet circle cornering, wet handling and rolling resistance tests. It also showed impressive results on both dry and wet roads, had decent eco-balance and a high efficiency rating. A slight downside was relatively higher noise production.

Verdict:

In summary, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 appears to be a more well-rounded tyre with a wider scope of strengths, delivering overall better results in tests. Therefore, it might be the preferred choice for most users, while the Fulda EcoControl HP2 could be favored by drivers specifically looking for noise control and aquaplaning resistance.