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Comparison: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Fulda winter tyres are slightly better rated (68%) than Nexen (47%). In this particular case, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 has a better rating of 68% compared to 49% of the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21. The first tyre test of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 was done in 2017, compared to 2020 when was the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Kristall Control HP2 and the Winguard Snow G3 WH21 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Number of tests
25
5
Best position
#2
#10
Average position
12.4
16.4
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
55
64

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 21 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
85%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
85%
Dry braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
85%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
99%
Dry handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
85%
Safety
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
71%
Wet
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
88%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
85%
Aquaplaning - cross
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
92%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
85%
Wet braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
85%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
96%
Wet circle cornering
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
82%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
86%
Wet handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
91%
Snow
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
92%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
87%
Snow braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
98%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
89%
Snow cornering
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
86%
Snow handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
84%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
84%
Snow traction
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
98%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
87%
Ice
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
100%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
100%
Ice braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
100%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
95%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
100%
Exterior noise
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
88%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
100%
Comfort
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
98%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
99%
Interior noise
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
100%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
100%
Costs
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
97%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
87%
Mileage
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
97%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
75%
Price/value
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
98%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
99%
Rolling resistance
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
96%
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
88%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View

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