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 205/55 R16 among 53 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
31 630 Ft
in 205/55 R16
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Widthin millimetres
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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 (2)
Your size 205/55 R16 91H EAN: 5452000470058 SAP: 531960
FULDA KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
C C B Price from 31 630 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF 
3D sipes Your size 205/55 R16 94V XL EAN: 5452000470041 SAP: 531959
FULDA KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
C C B Price from 36 308 Ft 
Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF 3D sipes Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 5452000470058
Current prices for size 205/55 R16.
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In stock
31 630 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock Year of manufacture: 2026
32 287 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
32 602 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 2 days
32 324 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
33 877 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 205/55 R16 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 49 of 67
74 +2,1 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 47 of 67
74 +2,5 %
snow traction
beats 43 of 56
82 +2,3 %
snow handling
beats 34 of 57
64 +1,2 %
Wet beats 43 of 79
55 +3,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 36 of 79
46 ≈ average
Aquaplaning
beats 45 of 62
79 +7,1 %
wet handling
beats 4 of 59
4 ≈ average
Dry beats 6 of 61
11 −1,7 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 2 of 61
3 −2,8 %
dry handling
beats 9 of 55
18 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 21 of 46
41 ≈ average
ice traction
beats 9 of 11
83 +4,3 %
Economy beats 41 of 62
67 +3,9 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 32 of 59
59 +1,6 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 38 of 54
68 +6,9 %
Noise and comfort beats 38 of 59
65 −2,1 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 1 of 58
1 −2,0 %
ride comfort
beats 23 of 35
59 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Dry worse than 89 % 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 205/55 R16
Compared with 37 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,4 31 630 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 39 172 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 34 858 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 42 562 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 28 049 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 49 154 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 29 568 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 8.3 29 993 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 28 391 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 31 466 Ft better and cheaper 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 30 480 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 31 270 Ft better and cheaper 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 27 700 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 29 103 Ft better and cheaper 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 29 789 Ft better and cheaper 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 27 991 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 27 249 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 26 146 Ft better and cheaper Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 31 630 Ft This tyre 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 32 499 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 i FIT+ 7.4 25 356 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 35 227 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 29 059 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 28 494 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 40 226 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 54 107 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 27 205 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 22 151 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 23 613 Ft 
Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 29 896 Ft 
Vredestein SNOWTRAC 5 6.8 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 26 397 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 30 819 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 28 307 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 28 335 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 25 922 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 21 721 Ft 
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 5.2 40 174 Ft 5,2 Median 7,4 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 174 Ft +8 544 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 39 172 Ft +7 542 Ft
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 174 Ft +8 544 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 39 172 Ft +7 542 Ft rank in the group of 37 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 13 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (37)
- 1. 9.8 39 172 Ft +7 542 Ft
- 2. 9.1 34 858 Ft +3 228 Ft
- 3. 9.0 42 562 Ft +10 931 Ft
- 4. 8.6 28 049 Ft −3 581 Ft
- 5. 8.4 49 154 Ft +17 524 Ft
- 6. 8.3 29 568 Ft −2 062 Ft
- 6. 8.3 29 993 Ft −1 638 Ft
- 6. 8.3 28 391 Ft −3 239 Ft
- 9. 8.1 31 466 Ft −164 Ft
- 10. 8.0 30 480 Ft −1 150 Ft
- 11. 7.8 31 270 Ft −360 Ft
- 11. 7.8 27 700 Ft −3 930 Ft
- 11. 7.8 29 103 Ft −2 527 Ft
- 14. 7.7 29 789 Ft −1 841 Ft
- 15. 7.6 27 991 Ft −3 639 Ft
- 15. 7.6 27 249 Ft −4 381 Ft
- 17. 7.5 26 146 Ft −5 484 Ft
- 18. 7.4 31 630 Ft
- 18. 7.4 32 499 Ft +869 Ft
- 18. 7.4 25 356 Ft −6 275 Ft
- 18. 7.4 35 227 Ft +3 597 Ft
- 22. 7.3 29 059 Ft −2 571 Ft
- 22. 7.3 28 494 Ft −3 136 Ft
- 24. 7.1 40 226 Ft +8 595 Ft
- 24. 7.1 54 107 Ft +22 477 Ft
- 26. 6.9 27 205 Ft −4 425 Ft
- 27. 6.8 22 151 Ft −9 479 Ft
- 27. 6.8 23 613 Ft −8 017 Ft
- 27. 6.8 29 896 Ft −1 734 Ft
- 27. 6.8
- 31. 6.7 26 397 Ft −5 233 Ft
- 32. 6.4 30 819 Ft −811 Ft
- 32. 6.4 28 307 Ft −3 323 Ft
- 34. 6.1 28 335 Ft −3 295 Ft
- 35. 5.8 25 922 Ft −5 708 Ft
- 36. 5.7 21 721 Ft −9 909 Ft
- 37. 5.2 40 174 Ft +8 544 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 205/55 R16
Width205 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)91
Speed index (SI)H
Product code531960
EAN5452000470058
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
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.3
from 32 311 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Fulda
KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
7.4
from 31 630 Ft
Reference tyre
Pirelli
CINTURATO WINTER
7.1
from 40 226 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 205/55 R16.
Current lowest
31 630,19 Ft
Lowest for the period
31 323,28 Ft
Highest for the period
32 219,71 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.