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 235/50 R18 among 43 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
52 268 Ft
in 235/50 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 235/50 R18 101V XL EAN: 5452000469984 SAP: 531953
FULDA KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2, RP
C C B Price from 52 268 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
3D sipes 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 5452000469984
Current prices for size 235/50 R18.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2024
52 268 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
61 048 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
62 929 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
60 067 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
65 114 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 235/50 R18 among 43 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 33 of 50
67 +2,9 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 32 of 50
74 +2,5 %
snow traction
beats 33 of 44
82 +2,3 %
snow handling
beats 26 of 44
64 +1,2 %
Wet beats 23 of 53
44 +1,7 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 19 of 53
46 ≈ average
Aquaplaning
beats 31 of 45
79 +7,1 %
wet handling
beats 1 of 44
4 ≈ average
Dry beats 3 of 45
8 −2,5 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 2 of 45
3 −2,8 %
dry handling
beats 5 of 43
18 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 14 of 30
41 ≈ average
ice traction
beats 4 of 7
83 +4,3 %
Economy beats 31 of 45
70 +4,8 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 25 of 44
59 +1,6 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 29 of 40
68 +6,9 %
Noise and comfort beats 25 of 44
58 −2,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 0 of 43
1 −2,0 %
ride comfort
beats 21 of 32
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 235/50 R18
Compared with 27 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,4 52 268 Ft
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 63 329 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 74 865 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 77 197 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 59 600 Ft 
Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.6 63 403 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 47 682 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 60 405 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 57 498 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 55 677 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 60 763 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 59 867 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 52 922 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 50 601 Ft better and cheaper Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 52 268 Ft This tyre 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 57 027 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 50 746 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 44 346 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 SUV 7.4 47 724 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS01 7.3 72 331 Ft 
Nexen WU7 / Winguard Sport 2 7.0 45 571 Ft 
Radar DIMAX ALPINE 6.9 48 064 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 43 129 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 6.7 47 276 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 50 516 Ft 
Austone SP-901 6.0 51 486 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 34 204 Ft 
Minerva S210 XL M+S 4.5 38 928 Ft 4,5 Median 7,4 9,1
4.5 weakest in the group Minerva S210 XL M+S 38 928 Ft −13 340 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 63 329 Ft +11 060 Ft
Minerva S210 XL M+S 38 928 Ft −13 340 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 63 329 Ft +11 060 Ft rank in the group of 27 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 9,1
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 2 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (27)
- 1. 9.1 63 329 Ft +11 060 Ft
- 1. 9.1 74 865 Ft +22 597 Ft
- 3. 9.0 77 197 Ft +24 929 Ft
- 4. 8.6 59 600 Ft +7 331 Ft
- 4. 8.6 63 403 Ft +11 135 Ft
- 6. 8.3 47 682 Ft −4 586 Ft
- 6. 8.3 60 405 Ft +8 137 Ft
- 8. 8.1 57 498 Ft +5 230 Ft
- 9. 7.8 55 677 Ft +3 409 Ft
- 9. 7.8 60 763 Ft +8 495 Ft
- 11. 7.7 59 867 Ft +7 598 Ft
- 12. 7.6 52 922 Ft +654 Ft
- 13. 7.5 50 601 Ft −1 668 Ft
- 14. 7.4 52 268 Ft
- 14. 7.4 57 027 Ft +4 759 Ft
- 14. 7.4 50 746 Ft −1 522 Ft
- 14. 7.4 44 346 Ft −7 922 Ft
- 14. 7.4 47 724 Ft −4 544 Ft
- 19. 7.3 72 331 Ft +20 063 Ft
- 20. 7.0 45 571 Ft −6 697 Ft
- 21. 6.9 48 064 Ft −4 204 Ft
- 22. 6.8 43 129 Ft −9 139 Ft
- 23. 6.7 47 276 Ft −4 992 Ft
- 24. 6.1 50 516 Ft −1 753 Ft
- 25. 6.0 51 486 Ft −782 Ft
- 26. 5.0 34 204 Ft −18 064 Ft
- 27. 4.5 38 928 Ft −13 340 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 235/50 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)101
Speed index (SI)V
Product code531953
EAN5452000469984
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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Nokian Tyres
SNOWPROOF 1
7.4
from 57 027 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Fulda
KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
7.4
from 52 268 Ft
Reference tyre
Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 60 405 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 235/50 R18.
Current lowest
52 268,12 Ft
Lowest for the period
51 146,71 Ft
Highest for the period
52 645,31 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.