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 235/45 R18 among 52 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
51 540 Ft
in 235/45 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 235/45 R18 98V XL EAN: 4038526041791 SAP: 578664
FULDA KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2, RP
C C B Price from 51 540 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4038526041791
Current prices for size 235/45 R18.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2025
51 540 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
54 338 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
56 015 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
54 098 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 7 days
59 563 Ft
Buy → Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.
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 235/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 40 of 60
68 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 39 of 60
74 +2,5 %
snow traction
beats 43 of 54
82 +2,3 %
snow handling
beats 31 of 53
64 +1,2 %
Wet beats 33 of 69
49 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 28 of 69
46 ≈ average
Aquaplaning
beats 41 of 56
79 +7,1 %
wet handling
beats 3 of 54
4 ≈ average
Dry beats 5 of 56
10 −2,6 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 2 of 56
3 −2,8 %
dry handling
beats 8 of 51
18 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 17 of 41
41 ≈ average
ice traction
beats 6 of 9
83 +4,3 %
Economy beats 33 of 55
61 +2,9 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 29 of 55
59 +1,6 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 33 of 49
68 +6,9 %
Noise and comfort beats 32 of 55
59 −2,1 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 1 of 54
1 −2,0 %
ride comfort
beats 21 of 37
59 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Dry worse than 90 % 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
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 stands in size 235/45 R18
Compared with 31 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,4 51 540 Ft
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 54 621 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 54 002 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 61 798 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 76 385 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 54 301 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 55 618 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 61 044 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 46 370 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 56 247 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 50 531 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 64 068 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 52 678 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 53 611 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 46 375 Ft better and cheaper 
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 FSL 7.6 52 544 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 43 508 Ft better and cheaper 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 38 609 Ft Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 51 540 Ft This tyre 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 48 315 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 52 233 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 5 7.3 47 342 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 39 877 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 54 649 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 37 869 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 44 599 Ft 
Triangle TW421 EffeXWinter XL 6.6 29 538 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 47 438 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 47 657 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 33 918 Ft 5,0 Median 7,5 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 33 918 Ft −17 623 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 54 621 Ft +3 081 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 33 918 Ft −17 623 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 54 621 Ft +3 081 Ft rank in the group of 31 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 9,1
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 4 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (31)
- 1. 9.1 54 621 Ft +3 081 Ft
- 1. 9.1 54 002 Ft +2 461 Ft
- 1. 9.1 61 798 Ft +10 258 Ft
- 4. 9.0 76 385 Ft +24 845 Ft
- 5. 8.6 54 301 Ft +2 761 Ft
- 5. 8.6 55 618 Ft +4 078 Ft
- 7. 8.4 61 044 Ft +9 503 Ft
- 8. 8.3 46 370 Ft −5 170 Ft
- 8. 8.3 56 247 Ft +4 707 Ft
- 10. 8.1 50 531 Ft −1 009 Ft
- 11. 7.8 64 068 Ft +12 528 Ft
- 11. 7.8 52 678 Ft +1 138 Ft
- 13. 7.7 53 611 Ft +2 070 Ft
- 14. 7.6 46 375 Ft −5 165 Ft
- 14. 7.6 52 544 Ft +1 004 Ft
- 16. 7.5 43 508 Ft −8 032 Ft
- 17. 7.4 38 609 Ft −12 931 Ft
- 17. 7.4 51 540 Ft
- 17. 7.4 48 315 Ft −3 225 Ft
- 17. 7.4
- 17. 7.4 52 233 Ft +692 Ft
- 22. 7.3 47 342 Ft −4 199 Ft
- 22. 7.3
- 24. 6.9 39 877 Ft −11 664 Ft
- 24. 6.9 54 649 Ft +3 109 Ft
- 26. 6.8 37 869 Ft −13 672 Ft
- 27. 6.7 44 599 Ft −6 942 Ft
- 28. 6.6 29 538 Ft −22 003 Ft
- 29. 6.4 47 438 Ft −4 102 Ft
- 30. 6.1 47 657 Ft −3 884 Ft
- 31. 5.0 33 918 Ft −17 623 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 235/45 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)V
Product code578664
EAN4038526041791
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 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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Bridgestone
BLIZZAK 6
9.1
from 61 798 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Fulda
KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
7.4
from 51 540 Ft
Reference tyre
Cooper
DISCOVERER WINTER
7.3
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 235/45 R18.
Current lowest
51 540,41 Ft
Lowest for the period
50 544,00 Ft
Highest for the period
51 540,41 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.