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 225/45 R18 among 50 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
49 299 Ft
in 225/45 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 winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.
Tyre variants (1)
Your size 225/45 R18 95V XL EAN: 5452000487858 SAP: 532395
FULDA KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2, RP
D B B Price from 49 299 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
3D sipes 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 5452000487858
Current prices for size 225/45 R18.
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In stock
49 299 Ft
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In stock
51 121 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
51 553 Ft
Buy → 4
In stock
52 696 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 7 days
54 518 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 225/45 R18 among 50 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
ranking not certain yet (23.–37.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 40 of 57
71 +2,5 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 38 of 57
74 +2,5 %
snow traction
beats 37 of 47
82 +2,3 %
snow handling
beats 31 of 51
64 +1,2 %
Wet beats 32 of 66
49 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 26 of 66
46 ≈ average
Aquaplaning
beats 39 of 53
79 +7,1 %
wet handling
beats 1 of 52
4 ≈ average
Dry beats 4 of 53
8 −2,4 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 2 of 53
3 −2,8 %
dry handling
beats 6 of 50
18 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 13 of 36
41 ≈ average
ice traction
beats 5 of 8
83 +4,3 %
Economy beats 33 of 53
63 +3,2 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 28 of 53
59 +1,6 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 31 of 45
68 +6,9 %
Noise and comfort beats 30 of 53
58 −2,1 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 1 of 52
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 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 225/45 R18
Compared with 30 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,4 49 299 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 62 775 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 46 790 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 51 181 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 58 637 Ft 
Hankook W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 53 646 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 50 568 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 105 628 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 40 075 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 52 762 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 48 410 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 41 824 Ft better and cheaper 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 52 134 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 51 331 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 42 787 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 875 Ft better and cheaper Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 49 299 Ft This tyre 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 47 263 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 45 036 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 36 011 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 42 639 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 47 202 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 42 125 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 38 224 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 35 778 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 42 558 Ft 
Hankook W320B WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 45 786 Ft 
Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.6 29 896 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 40 517 Ft 
Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 5.5 60 913 Ft 5,5 Median 7,5 9,8
5.5 weakest in the group Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 60 913 Ft +11 614 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 62 775 Ft +13 476 Ft
Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 60 913 Ft +11 614 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 62 775 Ft +13 476 Ft rank in the group of 30 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,5
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 6 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (30)
- 1. 9.8 62 775 Ft +13 476 Ft
- 2. 9.1 46 790 Ft −2 509 Ft
- 2. 9.1 51 181 Ft +1 882 Ft
- 2. 9.1 58 637 Ft +9 338 Ft
- 5. 8.6 53 646 Ft +4 347 Ft
- 5. 8.6 50 568 Ft +1 269 Ft
- 7. 8.4 105 628 Ft +56 329 Ft
- 8. 8.3 40 075 Ft −9 224 Ft
- 8. 8.3 52 762 Ft +3 463 Ft
- 10. 8.1 48 410 Ft −889 Ft
- 11. 7.8 41 824 Ft −7 475 Ft
- 11. 7.8 52 134 Ft +2 835 Ft
- 13. 7.7 51 331 Ft +2 032 Ft
- 14. 7.6 42 787 Ft −6 512 Ft
- 15. 7.5 39 875 Ft −9 423 Ft
- 16. 7.4 49 299 Ft
- 16. 7.4 47 263 Ft −2 036 Ft
- 16. 7.4 45 036 Ft −4 263 Ft
- 16. 7.4 36 011 Ft −13 288 Ft
- 16. 7.4 42 639 Ft −6 660 Ft
- 16. 7.4 47 202 Ft −2 097 Ft
- 22. 7.3 42 125 Ft −7 174 Ft
- 23. 6.9 38 224 Ft −11 075 Ft
- 23. 6.9
- 25. 6.8 35 778 Ft −13 520 Ft
- 26. 6.7 42 558 Ft −6 741 Ft
- 27. 6.6 45 786 Ft −3 513 Ft
- 27. 6.6 29 896 Ft −19 403 Ft
- 29. 6.1 40 517 Ft −8 782 Ft
- 30. 5.5 60 913 Ft +11 614 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 225/45 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)V
Product code532395
EAN5452000487858
EU energy label D B B (72 dB)
D B 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
W320B WINTER I*CEPT EVO2
6.6
from 52 194 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Fulda
KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
7.4
from 49 299 Ft
Reference tyre
Hankook
W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4
9.1
from 46 790 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 225/45 R18.
Current lowest
49 298,86 Ft
Lowest for the period
48 662,59 Ft
Highest for the period
49 382,68 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.