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ECOCONTROL HP 2

7.2 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 5 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 205/45 R17 among 60 available
tested only in R16 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
35 958 Ft
in 205/45 R17
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Tyre variants (1)

Your size 205/45 R17 88V XL EAN: 4038526073365 SAP: 581403
FULDA ECOCONTROL HP 2, RP
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 35 958 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
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Rating and verdict

How the Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 evaluated

7.2 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,2 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 205/45 R17 among 60 available
tested only in R16 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 15 measurements · 6 tests
beats 29 of 76
39 −1,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 4 tests
beats 17 of 76
35 −1,2 %
Aquaplaning 4 tests
beats 39 of 66
72 +2,2 %
wet handling 3 tests
beats 23 of 67
37 ≈ average
Dry from 6 measurements · 6 tests
beats 23 of 76
31 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 4 tests
beats 27 of 76
58 ≈ average
dry handling 2 tests
beats 4 of 67
5 ≈ average
Economy from 8 measurements · 4 tests
beats 59 of 68
88 +19,3 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 3 tests
beats 38 of 66
66 +4,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 49 of 56
93 +27,1 %
Noise and comfort from 4 measurements · 4 tests noise only
beats 23 of 67
35 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 4 tests
beats 47 of 67
71 ≈ average
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 88 %

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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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 205/45 R17

Compared with 24 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 7,2 35 958 Ft
Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.9 48 724 Ft Bridgestone T005 8.6 43 792 Ft Falken Ziex ZE320 8.6 39 446 Ft Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.5 49 534 Ft Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 8.3 49 798 Ft Falken AZENIS FK520 8.2 37 165 Ft Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 8.0 42 958 Ft Firestone ROADHAWK 2 8.0 36 394 Ft Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 7.7 39 389 Ft Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 37 541 Ft Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 7.5 37 150 Ft Vredestein ULTRAC+ 7.3 40 009 Ft Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 7.3 48 490 Ft Maxxis PREMITRA 5 HP5 7.3 26 783 Ft better and cheaper Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 7.2 35 958 Ft This tyre Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 7.0 31 454 Ft Kumho HS51 ECSTA 7.0 31 261 Ft Bf goodrich Advantage 2 7.0 36 011 Ft Kleber DYNAXER HP5 6.9 37 093 Ft Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQplus 6.8 31 558 Ft Sava INTENSA HP 2 5.9 34 433 Ft Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 5.4 28 372 Ft Avon ZV7 5.4 Rotalla RU01 XL 4.0
4,0 Median 7,3 8,9
15. rank in the group of 24 compared
38 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−0,1 below the group median group median 7,3
−1,7 behind the best in the group the best has 8,9
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (24)
  1. 1. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 5 48 724 Ft +12 766 Ft
  2. 2. 8.6 Bridgestone T005 43 792 Ft +7 835 Ft
  3. 2. 8.6 Falken Ziex ZE320 39 446 Ft +3 489 Ft
  4. 4. 8.5 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 49 534 Ft +13 576 Ft
  5. 5. 8.3 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 49 798 Ft +13 840 Ft
  6. 6. 8.2 Falken AZENIS FK520 37 165 Ft +1 207 Ft
  7. 7. 8.0 Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 42 958 Ft +7 001 Ft
  8. 7. 8.0 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 36 394 Ft +436 Ft
  9. 9. 7.7 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 39 389 Ft +3 432 Ft
  10. 10. 7.6 Toyo PROXES COMFORT 37 541 Ft +1 584 Ft
  11. 11. 7.5 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 37 150 Ft +1 193 Ft
  12. 12. 7.3 Vredestein ULTRAC+ 40 009 Ft +4 051 Ft
  13. 12. 7.3 Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 48 490 Ft +12 532 Ft
  14. 12. 7.3 Maxxis PREMITRA 5 HP5 better and cheaper 26 783 Ft −9 174 Ft
  15. 15. 7.2 Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 This tyre 35 958 Ft
  16. 16. 7.0 Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 31 454 Ft −4 503 Ft
  17. 16. 7.0 Kumho HS51 ECSTA 31 261 Ft −4 696 Ft
  18. 16. 7.0 Bf goodrich Advantage 2 36 011 Ft +53 Ft
  19. 19. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER HP5 37 093 Ft +1 135 Ft
  20. 20. 6.8 Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQplus 31 558 Ft −4 399 Ft
  21. 21. 5.9 Sava INTENSA HP 2 34 433 Ft −1 525 Ft
  22. 22. 5.4 Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 28 372 Ft −7 586 Ft
  23. 22. 5.4 Avon ZV7
  24. 24. 4.0 Rotalla RU01 XL
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 205/45 R17
Width205 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)88
Speed index (SI)V
Product code581403
EAN4038526073365
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Fulda
Tread ECOCONTROL HP 2
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
Rim protection Yes - 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 205/45 R17.

Current lowest
35 957,51 Ft
price stable
Lowest for the period
35 872,42 Ft
5.11.2026
Highest for the period
36 017,20 Ft
3.11.2026
36 017,20 35 872,42 35 957,51 Ft 3.11.2026 8.11.2026 3.11.2026: 36 017,20 Ft 4.11.2026: 36 008,31 Ft 5.11.2026: 35 872,42 Ft 6.11.2026: 35 886,39 Ft 7.11.2026: 35 957,51 Ft 8.11.2026: 35 957,51 Ft

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

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