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 225/55 R17 among 52 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
45 410 Ft
in 225/55 R17
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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 225/55 R17 101V XL EAN: 5452000487612 SAP: 532201
FULDA KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
C C B Price from 45 410 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
3D sipes Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 5452000487612
Current prices for size 225/55 R17.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2025
45 410 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
48 000 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
48 599 Ft
Buy → 4
In stock
50 102 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
50 819 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 225/55 R17 among 52 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 48 of 66
73 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 45 of 65
74 +2,5 %
snow traction
beats 43 of 55
82 +2,3 %
snow handling
beats 35 of 55
64 +1,2 %
Wet beats 37 of 73
51 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 30 of 72
46 ≈ average
Aquaplaning
beats 43 of 60
79 +7,1 %
wet handling
beats 5 of 56
4 ≈ average
Dry beats 6 of 58
11 −2,0 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 4 of 58
3 −2,8 %
dry handling
beats 8 of 53
18 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 20 of 43
41 ≈ average
ice traction
beats 5 of 7
83 +4,3 %
Economy beats 40 of 60
68 +3,8 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 32 of 58
59 +1,6 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 35 of 51
68 +6,9 %
Noise and comfort beats 35 of 58
61 −1,9 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 1 of 56
1 −2,0 %
ride comfort
beats 23 of 37
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
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
Where Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 stands in size 225/55 R17
Compared with 31 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,4 45 410 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 60 187 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 52 191 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 58 511 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 45 921 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 60 688 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 39 236 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W462B WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 41 688 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 44 776 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 46 925 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 47 758 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 44 613 Ft better and cheaper 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 43 421 Ft better and cheaper 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 45 429 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 44 516 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 989 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 44 414 Ft Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 45 410 Ft This tyre 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 34 364 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 43 180 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 44 483 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 54 199 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 34 923 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 35 101 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 39 468 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 46 162 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 44 425 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 32 301 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 27 973 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 36 940 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL 5.2 37 977 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 33 017 Ft 5,0 Median 7,4 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 33 017 Ft −12 393 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 60 187 Ft +14 776 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 33 017 Ft −12 393 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 60 187 Ft +14 776 Ft rank in the group of 31 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 7 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (31)
- 1. 9.8 60 187 Ft +14 776 Ft
- 2. 9.1 52 191 Ft +6 780 Ft
- 3. 9.0 58 511 Ft +13 101 Ft
- 4. 8.6 45 921 Ft +510 Ft
- 5. 8.4 60 688 Ft +15 278 Ft
- 6. 8.3 39 236 Ft −6 174 Ft
- 6. 8.3 41 688 Ft −3 722 Ft
- 6. 8.3 44 776 Ft −634 Ft
- 9. 8.1 46 925 Ft +1 515 Ft
- 10. 7.8 47 758 Ft +2 348 Ft
- 10. 7.8 44 613 Ft −798 Ft
- 10. 7.8 43 421 Ft −1 990 Ft
- 13. 7.7 45 429 Ft +19 Ft
- 14. 7.6 44 516 Ft −894 Ft
- 15. 7.5 39 989 Ft −5 421 Ft
- 16. 7.4 44 414 Ft −996 Ft
- 16. 7.4 45 410 Ft
- 16. 7.4 34 364 Ft −11 046 Ft
- 16. 7.4 43 180 Ft −2 230 Ft
- 20. 7.3 44 483 Ft −927 Ft
- 21. 7.1 54 199 Ft +8 789 Ft
- 22. 6.9 34 923 Ft −10 487 Ft
- 23. 6.8 35 101 Ft −10 309 Ft
- 24. 6.7 39 468 Ft −5 942 Ft
- 25. 6.1 46 162 Ft +752 Ft
- 26. 5.9 44 425 Ft −985 Ft
- 27. 5.8 32 301 Ft −13 109 Ft
- 28. 5.7 27 973 Ft −17 437 Ft
- 29. 5.6 36 940 Ft −8 470 Ft
- 30. 5.2 37 977 Ft −7 433 Ft
- 31. 5.0 33 017 Ft −12 393 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 225/55 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)101
Speed index (SI)V
Product code532201
EAN5452000487612
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
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2.
Compare →
Hankook
W462B WINTER I*CEPT RS3
8.3
from 50 258 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Fulda
KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
7.4
from 45 410 Ft
Reference tyre
Michelin
ALPIN 5
7.1
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 225/55 R17.
Current lowest
45 410,12 Ft
Lowest for the period
45 302,17 Ft
Highest for the period
45 483,78 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.