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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 (2026)

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Fulda (68%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 69% compared to 68% of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the Kristall Control HP2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (51%) of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 also have B wet ratings. We also know where ALPIN 6 is made - Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Michelin
ALPIN 6
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Number of tests
31
25
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
4.4
12.4
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
77
56

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
69%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Wet Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
55%
Wet Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
62%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
62%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
75%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
93%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
72%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Dry Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
67%
Dry Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
76%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
80%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Snow Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
88%
Snow Traction
Michelin ALPIN 6
89%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
88%
Snow Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
70%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
67%
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
76%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Ice Braking Abs
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
77%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Noise Exterior
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
69%
Noise Interior
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Ride Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
85%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
75%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Rolling Resistance
Michelin ALPIN 6
70%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Mileage
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
77%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Michelin ALPIN 6
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2022225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View

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