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 R17 among 46 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
61 928 Ft
in 205/55 R17
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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.
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Your size 205/55 R17 95V XL EAN: 4038526041784 SAP: 578663
FULDA KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
C C B Price from 61 928 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4038526041784
Current prices for size 205/55 R17.
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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 205/55 R17 among 46 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 38 of 55
70 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 36 of 55
74 +2,5 %
snow traction
beats 35 of 46
82 +2,3 %
snow handling
beats 26 of 47
64 +1,2 %
Wet beats 32 of 64
51 +3,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 29 of 64
46 ≈ average
Aquaplaning
beats 37 of 49
79 +7,1 %
wet handling
beats 3 of 48
4 ≈ average
Dry beats 3 of 48
7 −2,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 2 of 48
3 −2,8 %
dry handling
beats 6 of 46
18 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 14 of 37
41 ≈ average
ice traction
beats 4 of 5
83 +4,3 %
Economy beats 30 of 48
64 +3,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 26 of 48
59 +1,6 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 30 of 43
68 +6,9 %
Noise and comfort beats 28 of 49
58 −2,1 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 1 of 48
1 −2,0 %
ride comfort
beats 18 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 93 % 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
Where Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 stands in size 205/55 R17
Compared with 29 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,4 61 928 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 61 571 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 48 605 Ft better and cheaper 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 510 Ft better and cheaper 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 68 948 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 47 747 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 59 996 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 42 422 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 45 584 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 39 246 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 42 098 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 47 756 Ft better and cheaper 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 46 889 Ft better and cheaper 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 46 113 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 44 577 Ft better and cheaper 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 39 989 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 789 Ft better and cheaper Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 61 928 Ft This tyre 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 34 300 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 40 909 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 38 442 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 34 507 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 48 162 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 34 172 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 50 811 Ft 
Hankook W320 Winter i*cept evo2 6.6 46 255 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 39 561 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 47 440 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 23 579 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 29 122 Ft 5,0 Median 7,6 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 29 122 Ft −32 805 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 61 571 Ft −357 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 29 122 Ft −32 805 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 61 571 Ft −357 Ft rank in the group of 29 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 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 15 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (29)
- 1. 9.8 61 571 Ft −357 Ft
- 2. 9.1 48 605 Ft −13 322 Ft
- 2. 9.1 56 510 Ft −5 418 Ft
- 4. 9.0 68 948 Ft +7 020 Ft
- 5. 8.6 47 747 Ft −14 181 Ft
- 6. 8.4 59 996 Ft −1 932 Ft
- 7. 8.3 42 422 Ft −19 506 Ft
- 7. 8.3 45 584 Ft −16 344 Ft
- 7. 8.3 39 246 Ft −22 682 Ft
- 10. 8.1 42 098 Ft −19 830 Ft
- 11. 7.8 47 756 Ft −14 172 Ft
- 11. 7.8 46 889 Ft −15 039 Ft
- 13. 7.7 46 113 Ft −15 815 Ft
- 14. 7.6 44 577 Ft −17 351 Ft
- 14. 7.6 39 989 Ft −21 939 Ft
- 16. 7.5 39 789 Ft −22 139 Ft
- 17. 7.4 61 928 Ft
- 17. 7.4 34 300 Ft −27 628 Ft
- 17. 7.4 40 909 Ft −21 019 Ft
- 20. 7.3 38 442 Ft −23 485 Ft
- 21. 6.9 34 507 Ft −27 421 Ft
- 21. 6.9 48 162 Ft −13 766 Ft
- 23. 6.8 34 172 Ft −27 756 Ft
- 24. 6.7 50 811 Ft −11 117 Ft
- 25. 6.6 46 255 Ft −15 673 Ft
- 26. 6.1 39 561 Ft −22 367 Ft
- 27. 5.8 47 440 Ft −14 488 Ft
- 28. 5.7 23 579 Ft −38 349 Ft
- 29. 5.0 29 122 Ft −32 805 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 R17
Width205 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)V
Product code578663
EAN4038526041784
EU energy label C C B (71 dB)
C C B (71 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 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 45 584 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Fulda
KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
7.4
from 61 928 Ft
Reference tyre
Hankook
W320 Winter i*cept evo2
6.6
from 60 955 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 R17.
Current lowest
61 927,74 Ft
Lowest for the period
50 938,72 Ft
Highest for the period
61 927,74 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.