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Comparison: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Fulda (64%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has a better rating of 65% compared to 64% of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2. The first tyre test of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 was done in 2017, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Kristall Control HP2 and the Cinturato Winter 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 55% of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 also have B wet ratings.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (3)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 225/40 R18 View
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
Autozeitung Autozeitung
Winter
2022 225/45 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
69%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
81%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Wet Braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
60%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
76%
Wet Handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
57%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
87%
Wet Circle Cornering
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
59%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
90%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
78%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
90%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
70%
Best: Giti GitiWinter W2 (100.0%)
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (97.2%)
Dry Performance
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
78%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Dry Braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
85%
Dry Handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
76%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
68%
Dry Lane Change
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
80%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (97.0%)
Snow Performance
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
85%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
76%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Snow Braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
84%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
72%
Snow Traction
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
88%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
76%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Snow Handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
75%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
88%
Snow Circle Cornering
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
93%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
69%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (91.4%)
Comfort & Noise
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
77%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Noise Exterior
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
78%
Ride Comfort
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
75%
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
67%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
64%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Rolling Resistance
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
69%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
62%
Mileage
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
64%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
65%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (100.0%)
Best in category: Nokian WR Snowproof P (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

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