Fulda Upper mid-range KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
7.4 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 16 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 53 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
42 182 Ft
in 225/40 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
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SpeedSI index
Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.
Tyre variants (1)
Your size 225/40 R18 92V XL EAN: 5452000470003 SAP: 531955
FULDA KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2, RP
D C B Price from 42 182 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
3D sipes 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 5452000470003
Current prices for size 225/40 R18.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2025
42 182 Ft
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Delivery within 2 days
41 023 Ft
Buy → 3
Delivery within 7 days
47 203 Ft
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Rating and verdict
How the Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 evaluated
7.4 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,4 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 42 of 63
67 +2,1 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 41 of 63
74 +2,5 %
snow traction
beats 42 of 54
82 +2,3 %
snow handling
beats 34 of 57
64 +1,2 %
Wet beats 36 of 72
51 +2,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 30 of 72
46 ≈ average
Aquaplaning
beats 44 of 59
79 +7,1 %
wet handling
beats 4 of 58
4 ≈ average
Dry beats 4 of 58
8 −2,4 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 2 of 58
3 −2,8 %
dry handling
beats 10 of 54
18 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 16 of 40
41 ≈ average
ice traction
beats 6 of 8
83 +4,3 %
Economy beats 38 of 58
66 +3,8 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 32 of 57
59 +1,6 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 34 of 49
68 +6,9 %
Noise and comfort beats 36 of 58
63 −2,1 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 1 of 57
1 −2,0 %
ride comfort
beats 19 of 34
59 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Dry worse than 92 % 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
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
3D sipes Better traction and stability
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 stands in size 225/40 R18
Compared with 32 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,4 42 182 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 52 744 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 42 357 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 44 192 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 45 560 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 43 172 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 42 067 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 57 474 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 36 768 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 40 184 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 39 731 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 43 331 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 41 106 Ft better and cheaper 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 43 996 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 38 606 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 36 641 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 43 322 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I Fit+ XL 7.4 33 109 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 45 573 Ft Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 42 182 Ft This tyre 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 41 378 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 40 410 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 31 194 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 31 378 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 37 707 Ft 
Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.6 29 999 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 32 388 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 37 644 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 29 601 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 36 272 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.2 33 750 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 30 339 Ft 5,0 Median 7,4 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 30 339 Ft −11 843 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 52 744 Ft +10 563 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 30 339 Ft −11 843 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 52 744 Ft +10 563 Ft rank in the group of 32 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,4
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 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 (32)
- 1. 9.8 52 744 Ft +10 563 Ft
- 2. 9.1 42 357 Ft +175 Ft
- 2. 9.1 44 192 Ft +2 010 Ft
- 2. 9.1 45 560 Ft +3 378 Ft
- 5. 8.6 43 172 Ft +991 Ft
- 5. 8.6 42 067 Ft −115 Ft
- 7. 8.4 57 474 Ft +15 293 Ft
- 8. 8.3 36 768 Ft −5 414 Ft
- 8. 8.3 40 184 Ft −1 998 Ft
- 10. 8.1 39 731 Ft −2 451 Ft
- 11. 7.8 43 331 Ft +1 149 Ft
- 11. 7.8 41 106 Ft −1 076 Ft
- 13. 7.7 43 996 Ft +1 814 Ft
- 14. 7.6 38 606 Ft −3 576 Ft
- 15. 7.5 36 641 Ft −5 541 Ft
- 16. 7.4 43 322 Ft +1 141 Ft
- 16. 7.4 33 109 Ft −9 073 Ft
- 16. 7.4 45 573 Ft +3 391 Ft
- 16. 7.4 42 182 Ft
- 16. 7.4 41 378 Ft −804 Ft
- 21. 7.3 40 410 Ft −1 772 Ft
- 21. 7.3
- 23. 6.9 31 194 Ft −10 988 Ft
- 24. 6.8 31 378 Ft −10 804 Ft
- 25. 6.7 37 707 Ft −4 474 Ft
- 26. 6.6 29 999 Ft −12 183 Ft
- 27. 6.4 32 388 Ft −9 794 Ft
- 28. 6.1 37 644 Ft −4 538 Ft
- 29. 5.8 29 601 Ft −12 581 Ft
- 30. 5.6 36 272 Ft −5 909 Ft
- 31. 5.2 33 750 Ft −8 432 Ft
- 32. 5.0 30 339 Ft −11 843 Ft
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-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 225/40 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)92
Speed index (SI)V
Product code531955
EAN5452000470003
EU energy label D C B (72 dB)
D C B (72 dB) Manufacturer Fulda
Tread KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes 3D sipes Yes - 3D BUBBLE BLADES
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2.
Compare →
Hankook
W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3
8.6
from 43 172 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Fulda
KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
7.4
from 42 182 Ft
Reference tyre
Toyo
S944 OBSERVE
7.3
from 40 410 Ft
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 4×
Wins 
0×
0× Top 3 
0×
0× Average placement 16,8
2026
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/40 R18.
Current lowest
42 181,78 Ft
Lowest for the period
41 004,00 Ft
Highest for the period
42 181,78 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.