Comparison: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs. Sava Eskimo HP2 (2026)

On dry roads the Sava is the more capable tyre. Its dry braking score is substantially higher, and real-world owners back this up — a Volkswagen Golf driver praised its dry grip as punching well above its price point, and a Passat owner noted consistently predictable behaviour at the limit. The Fulda, by contrast, has a documented tendency toward understeer on dry tarmac and longer stopping distances — a weakness flagged repeatedly in testing. Neither tyre is a driver's choice on dry asphalt, but the Sava's greater precision and shorter dry stops make it the more reassuring option when the roads clear.

Wet braking between these two is remarkably close: the Fulda averages 36.3 metres against the Sava's 36.7 metres across six measured wet braking tests — a gap too small to decide anything on its own. Where they genuinely diverge is aquaplaning: the Fulda scores a healthy 77.9 in aquaplaning resistance, while the Sava's 65.8 is a notable weak point. Testers have flagged wet handling weaknesses in both, but the Sava's poorer dispersal of standing water at speed is a more structural concern. In heavy rain or flooded roads, the Fulda's aquaplaning advantage is real and worth considering.

Snow is where the Fulda makes its clearest case. Although raw snow braking figures are almost identical — 26.9 metres for the Fulda versus 26.7 metres for the Sava across six tests — the Fulda's broader snow performance scores (82.1 versus 77.5) point to an edge in snow handling and traction that braking numbers alone don't capture. High lateral grip and traction on compacted snow are consistent positives in its test record, and a BMW 530d owner who tested it on heavy snow roads described it as genuinely effective. The Sava is no disgrace in winter conditions — ADAC noted solid snow and ice performance — but for drivers who regularly face serious snowfall, the Fulda is the more committed winter tool.

Running costs and refinement tilt clearly toward the Sava. Its projected tread life score (75.8 versus 62.0) is a meaningful long-term advantage, and its rolling resistance is lower — relevant both for fuel bills and for electrified vehicles. With over 200 owner reviews averaging 9.2/10, Sava buyers consistently highlight quiet operation as a standout attribute. The Fulda, meanwhile, has been explicitly flagged for loud road noise at higher speeds, and an owner on a BMW 530d confirmed it becomes noisy above 100 km/h. The Fulda does score well for fuel efficiency in its test detail data, so the gap in running costs is partly offset — but the Sava is simply the more relaxed daily companion.