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KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2

7.4
PTI – Pneutesty Index
average ✓ 15 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 195/55 R16 among 49 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Price from
87,61 €
in 195/55 R16
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Varianty pneumatiky (3)

Your size 195/55 R16 87T EAN: 5452000555113 SAP: 534153
FULDA KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 87,61 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF 3D sipes 3D sipes
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Your size 195/55 R16 87H EAN: 5452000488664 SAP: 532452
FULDA KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 89,35 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF 3D sipes 3D sipes
Your size 195/55 R16 91H XL EAN: 4038526072665 SAP: 581359
FULDA KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 92,80 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF 3D sipes 3D sipes
Rating and verdict

How the Kristall Control HP2 evaluated

7.4
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,4 / 10 · average PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 195/55 R16 among 49 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Snow 67
+2 % 21 tests
what it consists of Snow (3)
snow braking 81
+3 % 15 tests
snow traction 81
+2 % 9 tests
snow handling 64
+1 % 10 tests
Wet 51
+3 % 21 tests
what it consists of Wet (3)
wet braking 47
≈ average 15 tests
Aquaplaning 78
+7 % 13 tests
wet handling 4
≈ average 11 tests
Dry 12
−2 % 13 tests
what it consists of Dry (2)
dry braking 3
−3 % 13 tests
dry handling 18
≈ average 9 tests
Ice –
Not measured. 3 Tests
what it consists of Ice (2)
ice braking 42
≈ average 3 Tests
ice traction 83
+4 % 1 test
Economy 68
+5 % 14 tests
what it consists of Economy (2)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 58
+2 % 13 tests
durability (wear and abrasion) 69
+7 % 10 tests
Noise and comfort 64
−2 % 13 tests
what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 2
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−2 % 11 tests
ride comfort 61
Not measured. –
Where it is strong
no discipline in the group's top quarter
Where it falls behind
Dryworse than 88 % · −2 %

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
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
3D sipes
3D sipes Better traction and stability

Where Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 stands in size 195/55 R16

Compared with 37 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 7,4 87,61 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.7 112,06 € Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 116,81 € Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 124,28 € Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.6 90,24 € Dunlop WINTER 8.6 105,85 € Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.5 107,00 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 69,31 € better and cheaper Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 89,62 € Goodyear ULTRA GRIP 9+ 8.2 111,24 € Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 84,26 € better and cheaper Vredestein WINTRAC 8.1 96,11 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 8.0 70,95 € better and cheaper Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 103,32 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 94,79 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 93,81 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.7 81,55 € better and cheaper Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 82,41 € better and cheaper Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 86,62 € better and cheaper Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 80,78 € better and cheaper Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.5 95,61 € Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 87,61 € This tyre Laufenn LW31 i FIT + 7.4 67,88 € Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 81,23 € Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.2 77,41 € Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 119,24 € Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.8 68,32 € Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 74,33 € Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.8 83,70 € Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 75,46 € Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 84,45 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 71,77 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.6 75,29 € Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.5 76,99 € Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 6.5 51,26 € Cooper WM SA2+ 5.7 71,46 € Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 5.3 66,16 € Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 5.0 73,29 €
5,0 median 7,6 9,7
21. rank in the group of 37 compared
41 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−0,2 below the group median group median 7,6
−2,3 behind the best in the group the best has 9,7
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 7 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (37)
  1. 1. 9.7 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 112,06 € +24,45 €
  2. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 116,81 € +29,20 €
  3. 3. 8.9 Michelin ALPIN 7 124,28 € +36,67 €
  4. 4. 8.6 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 90,24 € +2,63 €
  5. 4. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 105,85 € +18,24 €
  6. 6. 8.5 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 107,00 € +19,39 €
  7. 7. 8.4 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ better and cheaper 69,31 € −18,30 €
  8. 8. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 89,62 € +2,01 €
  9. 9. 8.2 Goodyear ULTRA GRIP 9+ 111,24 € +23,63 €
  10. 10. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 better and cheaper 84,26 € −3,35 €
  11. 10. 8.1 Vredestein WINTRAC 96,11 € +8,50 €
  12. 12. 8.0 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 better and cheaper 70,95 € −16,66 €
  13. 13. 7.9 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 103,32 € +15,71 €
  14. 14. 7.8 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 94,79 € +7,18 €
  15. 14. 7.8 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 93,81 € +6,20 €
  16. 16. 7.7 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 better and cheaper 81,55 € −6,06 €
  17. 16. 7.7 Barum POLARIS 6 better and cheaper 82,41 € −5,20 €
  18. 18. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 better and cheaper 86,62 € −0,99 €
  19. 18. 7.6 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 better and cheaper 80,78 € −6,83 €
  20. 20. 7.5 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 95,61 € +8,00 €
  21. 21. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 This tyre 87,61 €
  22. 21. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 i FIT + 67,88 € −19,73 €
  23. 23. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE 81,23 € −6,38 €
  24. 24. 7.2 Giti GITIWINTER W2 77,41 € −10,20 €
  25. 25. 7.1 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 119,24 € +31,63 €
  26. 26. 6.8 Debica FRIGO HP 2 68,32 € −19,29 €
  27. 26. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 74,33 € −13,28 €
  28. 26. 6.8 Radar DIMAX WINTER 83,70 € −3,91 €
  29. 26. 6.8 Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 75,46 € −12,15 €
  30. 30. 6.6 Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 84,45 € −3,16 €
  31. 30. 6.6 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 71,77 € −15,84 €
  32. 30. 6.6 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 75,29 € −12,32 €
  33. 33. 6.5 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 76,99 € −10,62 €
  34. 33. 6.5 Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 51,26 € −36,35 €
  35. 35. 5.7 Cooper WM SA2+ 71,46 € −16,15 €
  36. 36. 5.3 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 66,16 € −21,45 €
  37. 37. 5.0 Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 73,29 € −14,32 €
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

88 € ÷ 45 005 km × 100
0,19 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 195/55 R16 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 0,19 €
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 0,24 €

Of the tyres compared, Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL 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 KRISTALL CONTROL 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 195/55 R16
Width195 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)87
Speed index (SI)T
Product code534153
EAN5452000555113
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Fulda
Tread KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Áno - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Áno
3D lamely Áno - 3D BUBBLE BLADES
Comparison

Competitors

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 5×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 17,0
2026
26. place
AutoBild big winter tire test braking 245/45 R19 2026
49 tyres
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2025
18. place
Auto Bild large winter tire braking test 225/40 R18 2025
52 tyres
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13. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
31 tyres
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2024
19. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 2024
20 tyres
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2023
9. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 205/60 R16 2023
16 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 195/55 R16.

Current lowest
87,61 €
↘ 2,44 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
84,85 €
25.9.2026
Highest for the period
90,39 €
23.6.2026
90,39 84,85 87,61 € 22.6.2026 14.10.2026 22.6.2026: 89,80 € 23.6.2026: 89,63 € 23.6.2026: 90,39 € 23.6.2026: 85,76 € 24.6.2026: 87,37 € 24.6.2026: 89,35 € 25.6.2026: 89,31 € 26.6.2026: 89,29 € 27.6.2026: 89,30 € 29.6.2026: 87,92 € 29.6.2026: 85,76 € 30.6.2026: 87,92 € 30.6.2026: 85,76 € 1.7.2026: 87,92 € 1.7.2026: 85,76 € 2.7.2026: 87,92 € 2.7.2026: 85,76 € 2.7.2026: 84,91 € 5.7.2026: 88,31 € 5.7.2026: 84,91 € 6.7.2026: 87,92 € 6.7.2026: 88,31 € 6.7.2026: 84,91 € 7.7.2026: 87,92 € 7.7.2026: 88,29 € 7.7.2026: 84,91 € 8.7.2026: 87,92 € 8.7.2026: 88,17 € 8.7.2026: 84,91 € 9.7.2026: 87,91 € 9.7.2026: 84,91 € 10.7.2026: 87,91 € 10.7.2026: 84,91 € 12.7.2026: 87,21 € 12.7.2026: 84,91 € 8.8.2026: 86,61 € 9.8.2026: 84,91 € 17.8.2026: 87,07 € 18.8.2026: 87,12 € 19.8.2026: 84,91 € 21.8.2026: 86,19 € 22.8.2026: 86,26 € 23.8.2026: 84,91 € 30.8.2026: 85,89 € 31.8.2026: 84,91 € 31.8.2026: 85,89 € 1.9.2026: 86,00 € 1.9.2026: 86,73 € 2.9.2026: 86,60 € 3.9.2026: 86,65 € 4.9.2026: 86,84 € 5.9.2026: 86,91 € 8.9.2026: 87,06 € 9.9.2026: 86,95 € 10.9.2026: 86,92 € 11.9.2026: 86,90 € 12.9.2026: 86,81 € 15.9.2026: 86,48 € 16.9.2026: 86,37 € 16.9.2026: 85,74 € 17.9.2026: 85,76 € 18.9.2026: 85,37 € 22.9.2026: 85,55 € 23.9.2026: 85,70 € 24.9.2026: 85,45 € 25.9.2026: 85,18 € 25.9.2026: 84,85 € 26.9.2026: 85,15 € 29.9.2026: 85,10 € 30.9.2026: 85,19 € 1.10.2026: 85,92 € 2.10.2026: 85,73 € 3.10.2026: 85,78 € 6.10.2026: 85,56 € 9.10.2026: 85,69 € 10.10.2026: 85,72 € 13.10.2026: 85,49 € 14.10.2026: 87,61 €

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

User reviews

What owners say

3,3
★★★☆☆
from 11 reviews
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Expected lifespan
45 005 km
Reliability:confidence-high
NI
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Renault Fluence · 205/60 R16 · 16 093 km
★★★☆☆

Overall good, but really nothing stands out about this tyre. Reasonable wear, very good in dry, confident in wet, average in snow.
Reasonably quiet and comfortable.
Great buy at around EUR 83 for 205 60 16.

RI
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BMW i3 · 155/70 R19 · 11 265 km
★★★★☆

Have been using these tyres on my BMW i3 for the last two winters and have been absolutely delighted with them.
I must stress I would never normally have considered Fulda tyres, however the choice of winter tyres available for the i3 is extremely limited. When I purchased these neither Continental or Michelin had any stock available so given how comparatively cheap these were I decided to give them a go and could replace them if needed.
Genuinely I’ve been amazed how well these have performed. In summer I’ve driven the i3 both on its stock Bridgestone tyres and Michelin e Primacy, these fulda tyres are more than a match for both!
The i3 retained its sharp precise steering feel and the grip in all weathers has been faultless. We predominantly have wet weather throughout the winter and the i3 has hardly troubled the stability control at all even on full throttle starts merging onto main roads. I’ve never had the ABS trigger (other than on ice) whilst fitted, I do frequently brake very strongly to help clear the disc surface of corrosion (caused by the strong use of regen braking by the i3).
This seems to be a contrast to lots of the reviews on here, perhaps the extremely narrow width of the i3 tyres are better suited to the fuldas tread pattern.
I consider myself a fussy tyre purchaser, who is happy to pay extra for the security offered by premium brands, but these Fulda tyres have totally exceeded my expectations. Had I paid the same price of Michelins or Continentals I would still be extremely happy with my purchase, the fact they were over £300 cheaper for a set makes them a genuine bargain. Will definitely purchase them again once the performance starts to deteriorate but at the moment they are as good as the day I bought them.
Well done Fulda.

RA
ra***@live.com
BMW 520d · 225/55 R16 · 20 278 km
★★☆☆☆

I would never buy this tyres again , first winter was amazing , 2nd winter was bad, now 3rd winter is worse than summer tires , the rubber got so hard on them and they have no more grip.

W8
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Honda Civic 1.5T · 215/50 R17 · 643 738 km
★★★☆☆

If the tire is between 0 and 5 years old, I can recommend it. From the 5th year onwards, the tire deteriorated for me.
After approximately 40,000 km and 7 years, 4 mm of tread depth remained (the first indicator on the tire profile was reached), which is a good mileage.
Negative points from the 5th year onwards: loss of grip in wet and icy/snowy conditions; rapidly hardening rubber (despite underground parking); summer tire-like ride (direct steering feedback, harsh impacts, hardly any damping effect from the tires); when going over potholes, the rear axle became unstable, i.e., loss of grip and poor rolling characteristics.

LU
lu***@gmail.com
205/55 R16
★★☆☆☆

Very poorly wearing tires. I'm a mechanic and I keep seeing these tyres cupping very bad on the rear of many cars, with many customers complaining about noise. On the front they last long, but it seems the compound and the tread pattern have been designed poorly.

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