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SPORTCONTROL 2

7.0
PTI – Pneutesty Index
average ✓ 10 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 265/35 R18 among 36 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Price from
137,27 €
in 265/35 R18
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Widthin millimetres
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Your size 265/35 R18 Speed / Load: 97Y XL
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 137,27 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
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Rating and verdict

How the SportControl 2 evaluated

7.0
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,0 / 10 · average PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 265/35 R18 among 36 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Wet 52
+3 % 14 tests
what it consists of Wet (3)
wet braking 53
+1 % 10 tests
Aquaplaning 59
+3 % 7 tests
wet handling 44
≈ average 7 tests
Dry 56
+2 % 14 tests
what it consists of Dry (2)
dry braking 68
+2 % 10 tests
dry handling 34
≈ average 7 tests
Economy 61
−2 % 8 tests
what it consists of Economy (2)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 63
≈ average 7 tests
durability (wear and abrasion) 40
−9 % 6 tests
Noise and comfort 44
≈ average 7 tests
what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 31
≈ average 7 tests
ride comfort 21
Not measured. –
Where it is strong
no discipline in the group's top quarter
Where it falls behind
durability (wear and abrasion)−9 %

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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For dynamic driving precise steering
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Stable in corners high grip
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 stands in size 265/35 R18

Compared with 23 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 7,0 137,27 €
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.9 136,71 € better and cheaper Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 189,17 € Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 5 9.2 147,84 € Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.7 182,97 € Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.6 237,54 € Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.5 155,09 € Kumho PS72 ECSTA SPORT S 8.5 126,63 € better and cheaper Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 8.0 165,14 € Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.7 127,08 € better and cheaper Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.6 147,93 € Sailun ATREZZO ZSR 2 7.5 90,54 € better and cheaper Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 159,58 € Vredestein ULTRAC VORTI+ 7.3 273,88 € Yokohama V107 7.3 156,56 € Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 7.1 140,67 € Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 137,58 € Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 7.0 137,27 € This tyre Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQ 6.8 128,02 € Giti GITISPORT S2 6.8 117,81 € Toyo Proxes Sport XL 6.8 99,69 € Goodride SA37 SPORT 5.4 293,44 € Triangle TH202 EffeXSport XL 5.4 175,32 € Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 5.3 84,16 €
5,3 median 7,5 9,9
16. rank in the group of 23 compared
26 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−0,5 below the group median group median 7,5
−2,9 behind the best in the group the best has 9,9
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 4 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (23)
  1. 1. 9.9 Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO better and cheaper 136,71 € −0,56 €
  2. 2. 9.4 Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 189,17 € +51,90 €
  3. 3. 9.2 Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 5 147,84 € +10,57 €
  4. 4. 8.7 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 182,97 € +45,70 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 237,54 € +100,27 €
  6. 6. 8.5 Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 155,09 € +17,82 €
  7. 6. 8.5 Kumho PS72 ECSTA SPORT S better and cheaper 126,63 € −10,64 €
  8. 8. 8.0 Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 165,14 € +27,87 €
  9. 9. 7.7 Nexen N'FERA SPORT better and cheaper 127,08 € −10,19 €
  10. 10. 7.6 Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 147,93 € +10,66 €
  11. 11. 7.5 Sailun ATREZZO ZSR 2 better and cheaper 90,54 € −46,73 €
  12. 11. 7.5 Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 159,58 € +22,31 €
  13. 13. 7.3 Vredestein ULTRAC VORTI+ 273,88 € +136,61 €
  14. 13. 7.3 Yokohama V107 156,56 € +19,29 €
  15. 15. 7.1 Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 140,67 € +3,40 €
  16. 16. 7.0 Sava INTENSA UHP 2 137,58 € +0,31 €
  17. 16. 7.0 Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 This tyre 137,27 €
  18. 18. 6.8 Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQ 128,02 € −9,25 €
  19. 18. 6.8 Giti GITISPORT S2 117,81 € −19,46 €
  20. 18. 6.8 Toyo Proxes Sport XL 99,69 € −37,58 €
  21. 21. 5.4 Goodride SA37 SPORT 293,44 € +156,17 €
  22. 21. 5.4 Triangle TH202 EffeXSport XL 175,32 € +38,05 €
  23. 23. 5.3 Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 84,16 € −53,11 €
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

137 € ÷ 35 045 km × 100
0,39 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 265/35 R18 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives
Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 0,39 €
Kumho Ecsta PS72 Sport S 0,65 €

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

Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Sport

With sport tyres, grip in every situation is what decides — under hard acceleration, under braking, in the dry and in the wet. Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 belongs to this group. Stability at higher speeds and precision through corners come on top of that. One thing drivers often underestimate when buying: grip comes from a softer compound, and a softer compound wears faster. Where a standard tyre covers roughly 40,000 km, a sport tyre manages about 20,000 to 30,000 km — and considerably less with a sharper driving style or a heavier, more powerful car.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 265/35 R18
Width265 mm
Profile height35 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code579517
EAN4038526056580
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Fulda
Tread SPORTCONTROL 2
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Zosilený profil Áno
Ochrana disku Áno - RP
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Toyo T1 Sport Proxes
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6.8
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SPORTCONTROL 2
7.0
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Kumho Ecsta PS72 Sport S
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Ecsta PS72 Sport S
8.5
from 312 €
Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 3×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 12,7
2026
21. place
Auto Bild Test brzdných drah letných SUV pneumatík 245/45 R19 2026
50 tyres
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2024
7. place
ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 2024
16 tyres
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2023
10. place
Auto Bild Test letných UHP pneumatík 225/45 R18 2023
20 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 265/35 R18.

Current lowest
137,27 €
price stable
Lowest for the period
137,27 €
25.6.2026
Highest for the period
144,99 €
9.10.2026
144,99 137,27 137,27 € 25.6.2026 14.10.2026 25.6.2026: 137,27 € 9.10.2026: 144,99 € 9.10.2026: 137,27 € 14.10.2026: 137,27 €

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

User reviews

What owners say

3,9
★★★★☆
from 25 reviews
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Expected lifespan
35 045 km
Reliability:confidence-high
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Mercedes Benz Mercedes c230 kompressor T mod, W203 · 245/40 R17 · 19 312 km
★★★☆☆

<p>The tyres were just ok. Did everything pretty well but wore out after 12000 miles which is low in my opinion</p>

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Mercedes Benz C Class 180 Sports Coupe 2006 · 245/40 R17
★★★★☆

Good tire on the rear of a C-Class. No negative impact and quiet. It also looks good. Sturdy tread blocks.

PA
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MINI Cooper S · 205/45 R17
★★★★☆

Came with the car, OK for now, will switch to some PS4s soon.

OL
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Toyota Corolla · 225/45 R17 · 16 093 km
★★☆☆☆

I don`t recommend these tyres. I had them fitted on the car when I bought it. There is absolute lack of feedback from the tyres. You are near the limit and there is no communication. I found it very dangerous and tried it only once. I never experienced such a behavior, but I am used to premium and sporty tyres. Overall I don`t recommend them, but their might be fine for some slow city driving...

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Peugeot 607 · 225/50 R17 · 12 875 km
★★★★☆

Excellent tires for an acceptable price. I mostly drove premium brands, but last month I bought Fulda Sportcontrol2 on sale and they are better than I expected. Extremely quiet, excellent on dry and wet, comfortable and give a nice feeling on the steering wheel. The car is a Peugeot 607 2.2hdi 170HP and the size is 225/50r17. The price was around 400e for 4 tires. My sincere recommendation

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