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 245/40 R18 among 46 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
48 983 Ft
in 245/40 R18
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Which sizes it's made in
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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 winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.
Tyre variants (1)
Your size 245/40 R18 97V XL EAN: 5452000469977 SAP: 531952
FULDA KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2, RP
C C B Price from 48 983 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
3D sipes 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 5452000469977
Current prices for size 245/40 R18.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2025
48 983 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
51 431 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
51 728 Ft
Buy → 4
In stock
53 330 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 7 days
56 592 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 245/40 R18 among 46 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 35 of 55
65 +2,2 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 33 of 55
74 +2,5 %
snow traction
beats 37 of 49
82 +2,3 %
snow handling
beats 29 of 49
64 +1,2 %
Wet beats 29 of 65
45 +2,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 26 of 65
46 ≈ average
Aquaplaning
beats 38 of 51
79 +7,1 %
wet handling
beats 4 of 49
4 ≈ average
Dry beats 4 of 50
9 −2,3 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 2 of 50
3 −2,8 %
dry handling
beats 6 of 48
18 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 17 of 36
41 ≈ average
ice traction
beats 5 of 8
83 +4,3 %
Economy beats 31 of 50
63 +3,1 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 27 of 49
59 +1,6 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 28 of 42
68 +6,9 %
Noise and comfort beats 29 of 50
59 −2,1 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 1 of 49
1 −2,0 %
ride comfort
beats 18 of 33
59 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Dry worse than 91 % 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 245/40 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 7,4 48 983 Ft
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 485 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 48 433 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 50 919 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 62 602 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 51 506 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 48 060 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 45 282 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 41 975 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 45 964 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 52 154 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 56 452 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 51 816 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 42 507 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 41 529 Ft better and cheaper 
Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 7.5 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 48 983 Ft This tyre 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 37 657 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 48 177 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 41 185 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 37 337 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 45 278 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 41 048 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 32 812 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.2 36 709 Ft 5,2 Median 7,6 9,1
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 36 709 Ft −12 274 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 56 485 Ft +7 502 Ft
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 36 709 Ft −12 274 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 56 485 Ft +7 502 Ft rank in the group of 26 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,6
behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
💡 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 (26)
- 1. 9.1 56 485 Ft +7 502 Ft
- 1. 9.1 48 433 Ft −550 Ft
- 1. 9.1 50 919 Ft +1 937 Ft
- 4. 9.0 62 602 Ft +13 619 Ft
- 5. 8.6 51 506 Ft +2 523 Ft
- 5. 8.6 48 060 Ft −922 Ft
- 7. 8.3 45 282 Ft −3 701 Ft
- 7. 8.3 41 975 Ft −7 008 Ft
- 9. 8.1 45 964 Ft −3 019 Ft
- 10. 7.8 52 154 Ft +3 172 Ft
- 10. 7.8 56 452 Ft +7 469 Ft
- 12. 7.7 51 816 Ft +2 833 Ft
- 13. 7.6 42 507 Ft −6 476 Ft
- 14. 7.5 41 529 Ft −7 454 Ft
- 14. 7.5
- 16. 7.4 48 983 Ft
- 16. 7.4 37 657 Ft −11 326 Ft
- 16. 7.4
- 16. 7.4 48 177 Ft −806 Ft
- 20. 6.9 41 185 Ft −7 798 Ft
- 21. 6.8 37 337 Ft −11 646 Ft
- 22. 6.4 45 278 Ft −3 705 Ft
- 23. 6.1 41 048 Ft −7 935 Ft
- 24. 5.9
- 25. 5.8 32 812 Ft −16 171 Ft
- 26. 5.2 36 709 Ft −12 274 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 245/40 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)V
Product code531952
EAN5452000469977
EU energy label C C B (72 dB)
C 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.
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Firestone
WINTERHAWK 4
7.6
from 120 Ft
This tyre
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KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
7.4
from 125 Ft
Reference tyre
Semperit
SPEED-GRIP 3
7.5
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 245/40 R18.
Current lowest
48 982,63 Ft
Lowest for the period
48 754,03 Ft
Highest for the period
48 982,63 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.