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

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
55
77

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 53 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Dry braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
85%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Dry handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
92%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Dry driving behavior
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Safety
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Dry lane changing
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
82%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Wet
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
94%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Wet braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Wet circle cornering
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
83%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Wet handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Wet safety
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
79%
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%
Snow
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
96%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Snow braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Snow cornering
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
92%
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%
Snow handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%
Snow traction
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Snow handling - objective
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Lateral guidance on snow
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Ice
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Ice braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
93%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Exterior noise
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
85%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Comfort
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Interior noise
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Costs
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Mileage
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
96%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Price/value
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Rolling resistance
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Fuel efficiency
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%

Tread pattern comparison

Fulda Kristall Control HP2
Michelin ALPIN 6
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 11 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2023205/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2022225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
ACEACE
Winter
2020225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View

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