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

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
55

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 53 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%
Dry braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
85%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Safety
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%
Dry handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
92%
Dry lane changing
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
82%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Wet braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
87%
Wet handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
94%
Wet safety
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
79%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
83%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
96%
Snow braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
98%
Snow handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%
Snow traction
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Snow handling - objective
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Lateral guidance on snow
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
98%
Snow cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
92%
Ice
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Ice braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Ice lateral guidance
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
93%
Exterior noise
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
85%
Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
97%
Interior noise
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
97%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
98%
Rolling resistance
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
97%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
100%
Mileage
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
96%
Price/value
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
98%

Tread pattern comparison

Michelin ALPIN 6
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 11 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2023205/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2022225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
ACEACE
Winter
2020225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View

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