Comparison: Semperit Speed-Grip 5 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Fulda (68%). In this particular case, the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has a better rating of 80% compared to 68% of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2. The first tyre test of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 was done in 2022, 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 Speed-Grip 5 and the Kristall Control HP2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (82%) of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 also have C wet ratings.