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Comparison: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Fulda (64%). The first tyre test of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2021 225/50 R17 test, where both the Winter Sottozero 3 and the Kristall Control HP2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 60% of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (55%) of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 also have B wet ratings. We also know where Winter Sottozero 3 is made - Italy.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (3)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 245/45 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2019 225/45 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
72%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Wet Braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
61%
Wet Handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
63%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
57%
Wet Circle Cornering
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
68%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
62%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
88%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
72%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
92%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (89.4%)
Dry Performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
82%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
68%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Dry Braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
84%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
66%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
79%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
75%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Snow Braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
92%
Best: Sava Eskimo HP2 (97.0%)
Snow Traction
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
85%
Snow Handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
82%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
78%
Snow Circle Cornering
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
72%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
68%
Best in category: Debica Frigo HP2 (93.3%)
Ice Performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
66%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Ice Braking Abs
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
64%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (86.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
82%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Noise Exterior
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
Noise Interior
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
64%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (80.0%)
Ride Comfort
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
93%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (95.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (87.0%)
Economy
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
79%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
90%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
88%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (97.0%)
Mileage
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Best in category: Michelin Alpin 6 (90.5%)

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