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Comparison: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6 (2026)

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Fulda (68%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 69% compared to 68% of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2. The first tyre test of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Kristall Control HP2 and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 51% of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 6 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Number of tests
25
31
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
12.4
4.4
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
56
77

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
69%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Wet Braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
55%
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Wet Handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
62%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
62%
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
75%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Aquaplaning Cross
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
93%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
72%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Dry Braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
67%
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Dry Handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
76%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Dry Lane Change
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
80%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Snow Braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Snow Traction
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
89%
Snow Handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
67%
Michelin ALPIN 6
70%
Snow Circle Cornering
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
76%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Ice Braking Abs
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
77%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Noise Exterior
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
69%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Noise Interior
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Ride Comfort
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
85%
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Economy
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
75%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Rolling Resistance
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Michelin ALPIN 6
70%
Mileage
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
77%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Fulda Kristall Control HP2
Michelin ALPIN 6
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2022225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View

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