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 195/55 R16 among 49 available 
tested in R16 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
34 235 Ft
in 195/55 R16
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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
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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 (3)
Your size 195/55 R16 87T EAN: 5452000555113 SAP: 534153
FULDA KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
C C B Price from 34 235 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF 
3D sipes Your size 195/55 R16 87H EAN: 5452000488664 SAP: 532452
FULDA KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
C C B Price from 34 938 Ft M+S 3PMSF 3D sipes Your size 195/55 R16 91H XL EAN: 4038526072665 SAP: 581359
FULDA KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
C C B Price from 36 192 Ft 
Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF 3D sipes Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 5452000555113
Current prices for size 195/55 R16.
1
In stock
34 235 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
35 688 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
36 794 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 6 days
36 552 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
37 449 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 195/55 R16 among 49 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 41 of 58
72 +2,1 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 40 of 58
74 +2,5 %
snow traction
beats 37 of 50
82 +2,3 %
snow handling
beats 28 of 49
64 +1,2 %
Wet beats 32 of 65
50 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 25 of 65
46 ≈ average
Aquaplaning
beats 36 of 53
79 +7,1 %
wet handling
beats 4 of 50
4 ≈ average
Dry beats 5 of 53
10 −1,8 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 2 of 53
3 −2,8 %
dry handling
beats 11 of 49
18 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 17 of 42
41 ≈ average
ice traction
beats 6 of 8
83 +4,3 %
Economy beats 36 of 52
70 +4,3 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 28 of 51
59 +1,6 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 34 of 46
68 +6,9 %
Noise and comfort beats 33 of 52
64 −1,9 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 1 of 52
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 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
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
3D sipes Better traction and stability
Where Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 stands in size 195/55 R16
Compared with 35 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,4 34 235 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 47 084 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 43 766 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 48 275 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 33 734 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 47 984 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 33 785 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 34 240 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 30 851 Ft better and cheaper 
Goodyear ULTRA GRIP 9+ 8.1 41 822 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 35 013 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 36 510 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 36 699 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 36 314 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 37 598 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 34 374 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 32 202 Ft better and cheaper 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 34 978 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 32 917 Ft better and cheaper Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 34 235 Ft This tyre 
Laufenn LW31 i FIT + 7.4 27 197 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 34 516 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 33 679 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 42 900 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 31 601 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 32 489 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 27 616 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 28 934 Ft 
Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 30 047 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 29 090 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 31 798 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 33 026 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 28 853 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 32 041 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 21 254 Ft 
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 5.2 40 278 Ft 5,2 Median 7,5 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 278 Ft +6 043 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 47 084 Ft +12 849 Ft
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 278 Ft +6 043 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 47 084 Ft +12 849 Ft rank in the group of 35 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 5 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (35)
- 1. 9.8 47 084 Ft +12 849 Ft
- 2. 9.1 43 766 Ft +9 531 Ft
- 3. 9.0 48 275 Ft +14 040 Ft
- 4. 8.6 33 734 Ft −502 Ft
- 5. 8.4 47 984 Ft +13 749 Ft
- 6. 8.3 33 785 Ft −451 Ft
- 6. 8.3 34 240 Ft +5 Ft
- 6. 8.3 30 851 Ft −3 385 Ft
- 9. 8.1 41 822 Ft +7 587 Ft
- 9. 8.1 35 013 Ft +778 Ft
- 11. 8.0 36 510 Ft +2 275 Ft
- 12. 7.8 36 699 Ft +2 464 Ft
- 12. 7.8 36 314 Ft +2 079 Ft
- 12. 7.8 37 598 Ft +3 363 Ft
- 15. 7.7 34 374 Ft +139 Ft
- 16. 7.6 32 202 Ft −2 034 Ft
- 16. 7.6 34 978 Ft +743 Ft
- 18. 7.5 32 917 Ft −1 318 Ft
- 19. 7.4 34 235 Ft
- 19. 7.4 27 197 Ft −7 038 Ft
- 19. 7.4 34 516 Ft +281 Ft
- 22. 7.3 33 679 Ft −556 Ft
- 23. 7.1 42 900 Ft +8 665 Ft
- 24. 6.9 31 601 Ft −2 634 Ft
- 24. 6.9 32 489 Ft −1 746 Ft
- 26. 6.8 27 616 Ft −6 619 Ft
- 26. 6.8 28 934 Ft −5 301 Ft
- 26. 6.8 30 047 Ft −4 188 Ft
- 29. 6.7 29 090 Ft −5 145 Ft
- 30. 6.6 31 798 Ft −2 437 Ft
- 31. 6.4 33 026 Ft −1 209 Ft
- 31. 6.4 28 853 Ft −5 382 Ft
- 33. 6.1 32 041 Ft −2 195 Ft
- 34. 5.7 21 254 Ft −12 981 Ft
- 35. 5.2 40 278 Ft +6 043 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 195/55 R16
Width195 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)87
Speed index (SI)T
Product code534153
EAN5452000555113
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
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes 3D sipes Yes - 3D BUBBLE BLADES
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2.
Compare →
Hankook
W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2
6.6
from 43 763 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Fulda
KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
7.4
from 34 235 Ft
Reference tyre
Hankook
W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
8.3
from 36 626 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 195/55 R16.
Current lowest
34 235,39 Ft
Lowest for the period
34 154,11 Ft
Highest for the period
34 292,54 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.