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SPORTCONTROL 2

7.0 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 10 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 69 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
121,33 €
in 235/45 R18
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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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.

Tyre variants (1)

Your size 235/45 R18 98Y XL EAN: 4038526054531 SAP: 579401
FULDA SPORTCONTROL 2, RP
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 121,33 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
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Rating and verdict

How the Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 evaluated

7.0 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,0 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 69 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 31 measurements · 14 tests
beats 42 of 93
46 +1,1 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 10 tests
beats 41 of 93
53 +1,4 %
Aquaplaning 7 tests
beats 46 of 76
61 +2,6 %
wet handling 7 tests
beats 27 of 77
43 ≈ average
Dry from 17 measurements · 14 tests
beats 40 of 93
44 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 10 tests
beats 41 of 93
67 +1,8 %
dry handling 7 tests
beats 18 of 76
31 ≈ average
Economy from 14 measurements · 8 tests
beats 33 of 80
42 −7,9 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 7 tests
beats 51 of 80
64 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion) 6 tests
beats 19 of 61
38 −9,4 %
Noise and comfort from 7 measurements · 7 tests
beats 20 of 76
27 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 7 tests
beats 29 of 76
33 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 12 of 65
21 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Economy worse than 58 %

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ 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 235/45 R18

Compared with 26 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 7,0 121,33 €
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.8 125,56 € Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 9.5 146,30 € Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 175,27 € Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.3 191,83 € Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 5 9.1 142,61 € Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.8 147,30 € Kumho ECSTA PS72 SPORT 8.5 103,35 € better and cheaper Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.5 158,81 € Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.4 139,38 € Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 8.2 143,90 € Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 103,85 € better and cheaper Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 7.9 143,20 € Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 2 7.9 125,26 € Kumho PS71 ECSTA 7.8 108,89 € better and cheaper Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.6 102,62 € better and cheaper Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 136,07 € Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.5 119,22 € better and cheaper Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.3 149,78 € Yokohama V107 7.3 130,35 € Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 7.0 121,33 € This tyre Nexen N'FERA SPORT SUV 7.0 95,32 € Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 103,40 € Debica PRESTO UHP 2 6.9 104,66 € Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 5.4 76,36 € Triangle EFFEXSPORT TH202 5.4 60,89 € Nexen N'FERA RU1 5.4 120,12 €
5,4 Median 7,9 9,8
20. rank in the group of 26 compared
15 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−0,9 below the group median group median 7,9
−2,8 behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 5 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (26)
  1. 1. 9.8 Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 125,56 € +4,23 €
  2. 2. 9.5 Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 146,30 € +24,97 €
  3. 3. 9.4 Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 175,27 € +53,94 €
  4. 4. 9.3 Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 191,83 € +70,50 €
  5. 5. 9.1 Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 5 142,61 € +21,28 €
  6. 6. 8.8 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 147,30 € +25,97 €
  7. 7. 8.5 Kumho ECSTA PS72 SPORT better and cheaper 103,35 € −17,98 €
  8. 7. 8.5 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 158,81 € +37,48 €
  9. 9. 8.4 Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 139,38 € +18,05 €
  10. 10. 8.2 Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 143,90 € +22,57 €
  11. 11. 8.1 Vredestein ULTRAC PRO better and cheaper 103,85 € −17,48 €
  12. 12. 7.9 Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 143,20 € +21,87 €
  13. 12. 7.9 Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 2 125,26 € +3,93 €
  14. 14. 7.8 Kumho PS71 ECSTA better and cheaper 108,89 € −12,44 €
  15. 15. 7.6 Nexen N'FERA SPORT better and cheaper 102,62 € −18,71 €
  16. 16. 7.5 Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 136,07 € +14,74 €
  17. 16. 7.5 Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 better and cheaper 119,22 € −2,11 €
  18. 18. 7.3 Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 149,78 € +28,45 €
  19. 18. 7.3 Yokohama V107 130,35 € +9,02 €
  20. 20. 7.0 Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 This tyre 121,33 €
  21. 20. 7.0 Nexen N'FERA SPORT SUV 95,32 € −26,01 €
  22. 20. 7.0 Sava INTENSA UHP 2 103,40 € −17,93 €
  23. 23. 6.9 Debica PRESTO UHP 2 104,66 € −16,67 €
  24. 24. 5.4 Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 76,36 € −44,97 €
  25. 24. 5.4 Triangle EFFEXSPORT TH202 60,89 € −60,44 €
  26. 24. 5.4 Nexen N'FERA RU1 120,12 € −1,21 €
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 235/45 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code579401
EAN4038526054531
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB (70 dB)
Manufacturer Fulda
Tread SPORTCONTROL 2
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 2×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 8,5
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 235/45 R18.

Current lowest
121,33 €
↗ 0,99 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
99,25 €
25.6.2026
Highest for the period
121,65 €
16.9.2026
121,65 99,25 121,33 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 120,14 € 24.6.2026: 118,95 € 24.6.2026: 120,14 € 25.6.2026: 99,25 € 29.7.2026: 118,95 € 29.7.2026: 99,25 € 16.9.2026: 121,65 € 16.9.2026: 99,25 € 1.10.2026: 121,65 € 4.10.2026: 120,14 € 4.10.2026: 121,65 € 5.10.2026: 120,01 € 8.11.2026: 121,33 €

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