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Comparison: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Fulda winter tyres are slightly better rated (64%) than Firestone (56%). The first tyre test of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Firestone Winterhawk 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Kristall Control HP2 and the Winterhawk 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 55% of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 has B wet grip rating, whereas 92% of Firestone Winterhawk 3 has C rating.

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
87%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Wet Braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
95%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
73%
Wet Handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
55%
Wet Circle Cornering
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
84%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
63%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
92%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Best in category: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (91.0%)
Dry Performance
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Dry Braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Dry Handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Best in category: Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 (89.5%)
Snow Performance
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
85%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Firestone Winterhawk 3
85%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Snow Braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
92%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
87%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (97.0%)
Snow Traction
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
84%
Best: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 (100.0%)
Snow Handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Snow Circle Cornering
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
76%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
87%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (97.0%)
Best in category: Nokian WR D4 (96.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
83%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Firestone Winterhawk 3
78%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Noise Exterior
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
84%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (95.0%)
Ride Comfort
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
76%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (93.0%)
Economy
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
79%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Rolling Resistance
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
84%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (100.0%)
Mileage
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Best: Michelin Alpin 5 (100.0%)
Best in category: Nokian WR D4 (89.5%)

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