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 205/50 R17 among 52 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
42 295 Ft
in 205/50 R17
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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 205/50 R17 93V XL EAN: 4038526053305 SAP: 579268
FULDA KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2, RP
D C B Price from 42 295 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
3D sipes 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4038526053305
Current prices for size 205/50 R17.
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In stock
42 295 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
44 803 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
45 360 Ft
Buy → 4
In stock
46 758 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 7 days
46 324 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 205/50 R17 among 52 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 43 of 61
71 +1,9 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 42 of 61
74 +2,5 %
snow traction
beats 42 of 54
82 +2,3 %
snow handling
beats 33 of 54
64 +1,2 %
Wet beats 36 of 69
53 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 30 of 69
46 ≈ average
Aquaplaning
beats 40 of 57
79 +7,1 %
wet handling
beats 5 of 55
4 ≈ average
Dry beats 4 of 56
8 −2,0 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 2 of 56
3 −2,8 %
dry handling
beats 9 of 52
18 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 18 of 42
41 ≈ average
ice traction
beats 6 of 9
83 +4,3 %
Economy beats 38 of 55
70 +3,7 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 32 of 55
59 +1,6 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 36 of 50
68 +6,9 %
Noise and comfort beats 34 of 56
62 −1,9 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 1 of 55
1 −2,0 %
ride comfort
beats 25 of 38
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 205/50 R17
Compared with 34 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,4 42 295 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 53 891 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 49 989 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 56 295 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 43 624 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 56 918 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 42 700 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 43 228 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 36 182 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 42 565 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 42 627 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 49 651 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 40 706 Ft better and cheaper 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 39 188 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 39 931 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 36 885 Ft better and cheaper Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 42 295 Ft This tyre 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 31 496 Ft 
Nokian Tyres WR Snowproof 7.4 50 087 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 43 970 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS01 7.3 44 094 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 40 168 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 39 035 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 ZP-Dojazdová tech. Runflat 7.1 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 35 390 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 44 190 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 32 185 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 37 587 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 31 779 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 38 581 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 33 546 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 28 021 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 21 941 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 34 764 Ft 
Goodride SW608 SNOWMASTER 5.2 47 055 Ft 5,2 Median 7,4 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 SNOWMASTER 47 055 Ft +4 760 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 53 891 Ft +11 596 Ft
Goodride SW608 SNOWMASTER 47 055 Ft +4 760 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 53 891 Ft +11 596 Ft rank in the group of 34 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 5 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (34)
- 1. 9.8 53 891 Ft +11 596 Ft
- 2. 9.1 49 989 Ft +7 694 Ft
- 3. 9.0 56 295 Ft +14 000 Ft
- 4. 8.6 43 624 Ft +1 329 Ft
- 5. 8.4 56 918 Ft +14 623 Ft
- 6. 8.3 42 700 Ft +405 Ft
- 6. 8.3 43 228 Ft +933 Ft
- 6. 8.3 36 182 Ft −6 113 Ft
- 9. 8.1 42 565 Ft +271 Ft
- 10. 7.8 42 627 Ft +332 Ft
- 10. 7.8 49 651 Ft +7 356 Ft
- 12. 7.7 40 706 Ft −1 589 Ft
- 13. 7.6 39 188 Ft −3 107 Ft
- 13. 7.6 39 931 Ft −2 364 Ft
- 15. 7.5 36 885 Ft −5 410 Ft
- 16. 7.4 42 295 Ft
- 16. 7.4 31 496 Ft −10 799 Ft
- 16. 7.4 50 087 Ft +7 792 Ft
- 16. 7.4 43 970 Ft +1 675 Ft
- 20. 7.3 44 094 Ft +1 800 Ft
- 20. 7.3 40 168 Ft −2 127 Ft
- 20. 7.3 39 035 Ft −3 260 Ft
- 23. 7.1
- 24. 6.9 35 390 Ft −6 905 Ft
- 24. 6.9 44 190 Ft +1 895 Ft
- 26. 6.8 32 185 Ft −10 110 Ft
- 27. 6.7 37 587 Ft −4 708 Ft
- 28. 6.4 31 779 Ft −10 516 Ft
- 29. 6.1 38 581 Ft −3 713 Ft
- 30. 5.9 33 546 Ft −8 749 Ft
- 31. 5.8 28 021 Ft −14 274 Ft
- 32. 5.7 21 941 Ft −20 354 Ft
- 33. 5.6 34 764 Ft −7 531 Ft
- 34. 5.2 47 055 Ft +4 760 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 205/50 R17
Width205 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)93
Speed index (SI)V
Product code579268
EAN4038526053305
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
W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
8.3
from 42 700 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Fulda
KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
7.4
from 42 295 Ft
Reference tyre
Hankook
W320 Winter i*cept evo2
6.6
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 205/50 R17.
Current lowest
42 294,81 Ft
Lowest for the period
42 193,21 Ft
Highest for the period
42 364,66 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.