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ECOCONTROL HP 2

7.2
PTI – Pneutesty Index
average ✓ 5 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/50 R18 among 55 available
tested only in R16 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
Price from
124,99 €
in 225/50 R18
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Varianty pneumatiky (1)

Your size 225/50 R18 99W XL EAN: 4038526054579 SAP: 579405
FULDA ECOCONTROL HP 2, RP
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 124,99 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
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Rating and verdict

How the EcoControl HP2 evaluated

7.2
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,2 / 10 · average PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/50 R18 among 55 available
tested only in R16 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Wet 35
−2 % 6 tests
what it consists of Wet (3)
wet braking 35
−1 % 4 Tests
Aquaplaning 71
+2 % 4 Tests
wet handling 34
≈ average 3 Tests
Dry 32
≈ average 6 tests
what it consists of Dry (2)
dry braking 58
≈ average 4 Tests
dry handling 4
≈ average 2 Tests
Economy 84
+20 % 4 Tests
what it consists of Economy (2)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 66
+4 % 3 Tests
durability (wear and abrasion) 93
+28 % 4 Tests
Noise and comfort 35
≈ average 4 Tests noise only
what it consists of Noise and comfort (1)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 68
≈ average 4 Tests
Where it is strong
Economybetter than 84 %
Where it falls behind
no notable weakness

Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 stands in size 225/50 R18

Compared with 21 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 7,2 124,99 €
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 9.1 161,35 € Michelin PRIMACY 4 9.0 181,96 € Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 8.8 181,93 € Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.8 167,70 € Bridgestone TURANZA T005 8.7 149,45 € Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 8.6 170,65 € Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 8.4 138,79 € Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.3 148,21 € Falken AZENIS FK520 8.2 126,13 € Pirelli CINTURATO P7 8.0 167,52 € Kumho ECSTA HS52 8.0 108,10 € better and cheaper Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 8.0 152,27 € Vredestein ULTRAC - BMW 7.9 130,87 € Firestone ROADHAWK 2 7.8 126,89 € Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 122,24 € better and cheaper Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 7.5 127,46 € Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 7.2 124,99 € This tyre Maxxis VICTRA SPORT 5 VS5 6.9 204,43 € Bf goodrich Advantage 2 6.7 137,85 € Kleber DYNAXER HP5 5.4 121,68 € Barum BRAVURIS 5HM 4.9 112,91 €
4,9 median 8,0 9,1
17. rank in the group of 21 compared
19 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−0,8 below the group median group median 8,0
−1,9 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 2 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (21)
  1. 1. 9.1 Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 161,35 € +36,36 €
  2. 2. 9.0 Michelin PRIMACY 4 181,96 € +56,97 €
  3. 3. 8.8 Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 181,93 € +56,94 €
  4. 3. 8.8 Michelin PRIMACY 5 167,70 € +42,71 €
  5. 5. 8.7 Bridgestone TURANZA T005 149,45 € +24,46 €
  6. 6. 8.6 Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 170,65 € +45,66 €
  7. 7. 8.4 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 138,79 € +13,80 €
  8. 8. 8.3 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 148,21 € +23,22 €
  9. 9. 8.2 Falken AZENIS FK520 126,13 € +1,14 €
  10. 10. 8.0 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 167,52 € +42,53 €
  11. 10. 8.0 Kumho ECSTA HS52 better and cheaper 108,10 € −16,89 €
  12. 10. 8.0 Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 152,27 € +27,28 €
  13. 13. 7.9 Vredestein ULTRAC - BMW 130,87 € +5,88 €
  14. 14. 7.8 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 126,89 € +1,90 €
  15. 15. 7.6 Toyo PROXES COMFORT better and cheaper 122,24 € −2,75 €
  16. 16. 7.5 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 127,46 € +2,47 €
  17. 17. 7.2 Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 This tyre 124,99 €
  18. 18. 6.9 Maxxis VICTRA SPORT 5 VS5 204,43 € +79,44 €
  19. 19. 6.7 Bf goodrich Advantage 2 137,85 € +12,86 €
  20. 20. 5.4 Kleber DYNAXER HP5 121,68 € −3,31 €
  21. 21. 4.9 Barum BRAVURIS 5HM 112,91 € −12,08 €
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

125 € ÷ 42 065 km × 100
0,30 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 225/50 R18 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives
Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 0,30 €
Bf goodrich Advantage 2 0,35 €

Of the tyres compared, Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 has the lowest cost per 100 km.

Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 225/50 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)99
Speed index (SI)W
Product code579405
EAN4038526054579
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (71 dB)
Manufacturer Fulda
Tread ECOCONTROL HP 2
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Zosilený profil Áno
Ochrana disku Áno - RP
Comparison

Competitors

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 2×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 7,5
2025
4. place
Moottori Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 2025
8 tyres
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2024
11. place
Auto Bild Test letných pneumatík 205/55 R16 2024
20 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 225/50 R18.

Current lowest
124,99 €
↘ 8,39 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
124,99 €
25.6.2026
Highest for the period
136,43 €
22.6.2026
136,43 124,99 124,99 € 22.6.2026 14.10.2026 22.6.2026: 136,43 € 25.6.2026: 124,99 € 14.10.2026: 124,99 €

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

User reviews

What owners say

4,3
★★★★☆
from 4 reviews
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Expected lifespan
42 065 km
Reliability:confidence-high
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Peugeot 508 SALOON · 215/55 R17 · 16 093 km
★★★★☆

Loud

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Skoda Octavia estate · 205/55 R16 · 48 280 km
★★★☆☆

Very dangerous tire on wet roads. Only buy these if you live in a very dry climate. I've done 45000kms on them and can probably do another 30000kms. They hardly wear out. I am waiting for them toe wear out so I can buy a tire that performs better on wet roads.

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Ford Ecosport · 205/60 R16 · 32 187 km
★★★★★

Perfect tire at a very good price.

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Volkswagen Golf 1.9 Tdi · 205/55 R16 · 22 531 km
★★★★★

I had these tyres on my Golf IV 2002 tdi for almost 3 summers then i sold my car with almost perfect tyres.Wear them about 20000km,and they were almost new,but i am not a hard driver,just average.Very quiet tyre,comfortable,fuel consumption very low.Consumption with them were about 4.2-4.7L per 100km,even once i've managed 3.8 on a 50km short trip.Generaly perfect tyre for average driver.For sports car, i don't now...

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