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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Fulda (64%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 64% of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2017 when was the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the Kristall Control HP2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (55%) of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Number of tests
24
25
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.7
12.4
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
302
54

Wet

Wet
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
63%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
35%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
30%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
53%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
43%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
49%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
47%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
44%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
49%

Snow

Snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
80%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
46%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
49%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
53%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
53%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
75%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%

Dry

Dry
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
66%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
9%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
3%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%

Comfort

Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
71%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
63%

Costs

Costs
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
75%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
21%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
3%
Price/value
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
68%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
72%

Offroad

Offroad
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Ice

Ice
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
71%

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Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
ADACADAC
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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