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

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

Snow

Snow
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
80%
Snow traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
47%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
47%
Snow braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
54%
Snow handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
74%
Snow cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
80%

Wet

Wet
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
63%
Wet braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
57%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
43%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
30%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
39%
Wet handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
49%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
33%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
45%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
51%

Dry

Dry
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
66%
Dry braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
19%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
2%
Dry handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
60%

Costs

Costs
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
75%
Rolling resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
83%
Mileage
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
20%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
7%
Price/value
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
53%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
82%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
71%
Exterior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
75%

Offroad

Offroad
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%

Ice

Ice
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
65%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
71%

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Dimensions and prices

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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
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View

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