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 245/45 R18 among 52 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
52 449 Ft
in 245/45 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 245/45 R18 100V XL EAN: 4038526326072 SAP: 584466
FULDA KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2, RP
C C B Price from 52 449 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4038526326072
Current prices for size 245/45 R18.
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In stock
52 449 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
53 009 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock Year of manufacture: 2025
53 042 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
55 158 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
60 412 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 245/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 40 of 60
68 +2,7 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 38 of 60
74 +2,5 %
snow traction
beats 42 of 54
82 +2,3 %
snow handling
beats 31 of 53
64 +1,2 %
Wet beats 33 of 69
49 +2,1 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 29 of 69
46 ≈ average
Aquaplaning
beats 40 of 56
79 +7,1 %
wet handling
beats 3 of 55
4 ≈ average
Dry beats 4 of 55
8 −2,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 2 of 55
3 −2,8 %
dry handling
beats 6 of 52
18 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 18 of 41
41 ≈ average
ice traction
beats 6 of 9
83 +4,3 %
Economy beats 34 of 55
63 +3,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 30 of 55
59 +1,6 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 32 of 49
68 +6,9 %
Noise and comfort beats 33 of 56
60 −2,1 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 1 of 55
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 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
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 stands in size 245/45 R18
Compared with 28 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,4 52 449 Ft
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 51 768 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 55 977 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 62 260 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 72 057 Ft 
Hankook W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 50 935 Ft better and cheaper 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 61 990 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 45 352 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 49 525 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 48 330 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 60 386 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 46 106 Ft better and cheaper 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 55 623 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 47 081 Ft better and cheaper 
Toyo OBSERVE WINTER SPORT 1 7.6 49 134 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 45 120 Ft better and cheaper 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 46 153 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 47 926 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 40 251 Ft Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 52 449 Ft This tyre 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 53 768 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 40 917 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 56 175 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 38 487 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 47 591 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 52 774 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 47 172 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 33 872 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 34 009 Ft 5,0 Median 7,6 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 34 009 Ft −18 440 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 51 768 Ft −681 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 34 009 Ft −18 440 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 51 768 Ft −681 Ft rank in the group of 28 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 9 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (28)
- 1. 9.1 51 768 Ft −681 Ft
- 1. 9.1 55 977 Ft +3 528 Ft
- 1. 9.1 62 260 Ft +9 811 Ft
- 4. 9.0 72 057 Ft +19 608 Ft
- 5. 8.6 50 935 Ft −1 514 Ft
- 5. 8.6 61 990 Ft +9 541 Ft
- 7. 8.3 45 352 Ft −7 097 Ft
- 7. 8.3 49 525 Ft −2 924 Ft
- 9. 8.1 48 330 Ft −4 119 Ft
- 10. 7.8 60 386 Ft +7 937 Ft
- 10. 7.8 46 106 Ft −6 343 Ft
- 12. 7.7 55 623 Ft +3 175 Ft
- 13. 7.6 47 081 Ft −5 368 Ft
- 13. 7.6 49 134 Ft −3 315 Ft
- 15. 7.5 45 120 Ft −7 329 Ft
- 16. 7.4 46 153 Ft −6 296 Ft
- 16. 7.4 47 926 Ft −4 523 Ft
- 16. 7.4 40 251 Ft −12 198 Ft
- 16. 7.4 52 449 Ft
- 16. 7.4 53 768 Ft +1 319 Ft
- 21. 6.9 40 917 Ft −11 532 Ft
- 21. 6.9 56 175 Ft +3 726 Ft
- 23. 6.8 38 487 Ft −13 962 Ft
- 24. 6.7 47 591 Ft −4 858 Ft
- 25. 6.4 52 774 Ft +325 Ft
- 26. 6.1 47 172 Ft −5 277 Ft
- 27. 5.8 33 872 Ft −18 577 Ft
- 28. 5.0 34 009 Ft −18 440 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 245/45 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)100
Speed index (SI)V
Product code584466
EAN4038526326072
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.
Compare →
Hankook
W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3
8.6
from 60 331 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Fulda
KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
7.4
from 52 449 Ft
Reference tyre
Hankook
W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4
9.1
from 51 768 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 245/45 R18.
Current lowest
52 448,91 Ft
Lowest for the period
52 448,91 Ft
Highest for the period
53 009,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.