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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2

2 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 (89%) than Fulda (64%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 64% of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, 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 PILOT ALPIN 5 and the Kristall Control HP2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (51%) of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 also have B wet ratings. We also know where PILOT ALPIN 5 is made - France.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Number of tests
21
25
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
1.7
12.4
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
133
54

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
68%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Wet Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Wet Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
49%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
51%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
87%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
70%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
87%
Dry Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
63%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Dry Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Dry Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
60%
Snow Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
79%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Snow Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
82%
Snow Traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
80%
Snow Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
74%
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
80%
Comfort & Noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
82%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Noise Exterior
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Ride Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
75%
Economy
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
82%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
76%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Rolling Resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
83%
Mileage
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
69%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View

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