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Comparison: Fulda Kristall Control SUV vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (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%). The first tyre test of Fulda Kristall Control SUV was done in 2018, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2020 235/55 R17 test, where both the Kristall Control SUV and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 60% of Fulda Kristall Control SUV dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (63%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Fulda
Kristall Control SUV
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
2
21
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
7.0
1.7
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
23
141

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 11 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control SUV
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry braking
Fulda Kristall Control SUV
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry driving behavior
Fulda Kristall Control SUV
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Safety
Fulda Kristall Control SUV
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Snow
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control SUV
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Snow braking
Fulda Kristall Control SUV
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Snow handling
Fulda Kristall Control SUV
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Snow traction
Fulda Kristall Control SUV
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Ice
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control SUV
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Ice braking
Fulda Kristall Control SUV
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Fulda Kristall Control SUV
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control SUV
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Exterior noise
Fulda Kristall Control SUV
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Interior noise
Fulda Kristall Control SUV
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Costs
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control SUV
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Fuel efficiency
Fulda Kristall Control SUV
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Mileage
Fulda Kristall Control SUV
92%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2020235/55 R17View

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