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KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2

7.4 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 16 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/60 R16 among 55 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
33 334 Ft
in 205/60 R16
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Load capacityLI index

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Tyre variants (2)

Your size 205/60 R16 96H XL EAN: 5452000470034 SAP: 531958
FULDA KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 33 334 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF 3D sipes 3D sipes
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Your size 205/60 R16 92H EAN: 5452000587855 SAP: 539240
FULDA KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 33 999 Ft
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF 3D sipes 3D sipes
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 205/60 R16 among 55 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 37 measurements · 22 tests
beats 47 of 66
72 +1,8 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 16 tests
beats 45 of 66
74 +2,5 %
snow traction 9 tests
beats 43 of 56
82 +2,3 %
snow handling 10 tests
beats 32 of 57
64 +1,2 %
Wet from 50 measurements · 22 tests
beats 36 of 75
49 +2,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 16 tests
beats 29 of 75
46 ≈ average
Aquaplaning 13 tests
beats 45 of 62
79 +7,1 %
wet handling 11 tests
beats 3 of 58
4 ≈ average
Dry from 22 measurements · 13 tests
beats 5 of 61
9 −1,9 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 13 tests
beats 2 of 61
3 −2,8 %
dry handling 9 tests
beats 9 of 56
18 ≈ average
Ice from 4 measurements · 3 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 3 tests
beats 21 of 45
41 ≈ average
ice traction 1 test
beats 8 of 11
83 +4,3 %
Economy from 25 measurements · 14 tests
beats 39 of 61
65 +2,7 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 13 tests
beats 30 of 59
59 +1,6 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 10 tests
beats 39 of 54
68 +6,9 %
Noise and comfort from 11 measurements · 13 tests
beats 37 of 60
62 −2,1 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 11 tests
beats 1 of 59
1 −2,0 %
ride comfort
beats 22 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 91 %

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
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
3D sipes
3D sipes Better traction and stability

Where Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 stands in size 205/60 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 33 334 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 41 960 Ft Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 40 088 Ft Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 45 919 Ft Dunlop WINTER 8.6 32 336 Ft better and cheaper Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 46 878 Ft Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 31 215 Ft better and cheaper Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 31 243 Ft better and cheaper Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 30 801 Ft better and cheaper Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 31 972 Ft better and cheaper Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 34 696 Ft Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 34 512 Ft Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 41 295 Ft Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 29 865 Ft better and cheaper Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 30 891 Ft better and cheaper Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 30 240 Ft better and cheaper Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 31 292 Ft better and cheaper Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 28 479 Ft better and cheaper Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 XL 7.5 32 559 Ft better and cheaper Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 33 334 Ft This tyre Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 35 311 Ft Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 26 840 Ft Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 49 149 Ft Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 37 918 Ft Falken EUROWINTER HS01 7.3 43 701 Ft Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 43 939 Ft Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 28 759 Ft Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 25 752 Ft Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 24 797 Ft Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 29 498 Ft Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 33 053 Ft Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 33 087 Ft Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 30 966 Ft Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 30 357 Ft Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 22 753 Ft Goodride SW608 5.2 32 083 Ft
5,2 Median 7,5 9,8
19. rank in the group of 35 compared
37 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−0,1 below the group median group median 7,5
−2,4 behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 11 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (35)
  1. 1. 9.8 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 41 960 Ft +8 626 Ft
  2. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 40 088 Ft +6 754 Ft
  3. 3. 9.0 Michelin ALPIN 7 45 919 Ft +12 586 Ft
  4. 4. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER better and cheaper 32 336 Ft −998 Ft
  5. 5. 8.4 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 46 878 Ft +13 544 Ft
  6. 6. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 better and cheaper 31 215 Ft −2 118 Ft
  7. 6. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ better and cheaper 31 243 Ft −2 090 Ft
  8. 6. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 better and cheaper 30 801 Ft −2 532 Ft
  9. 9. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 better and cheaper 31 972 Ft −1 362 Ft
  10. 10. 8.0 Vredestein WINTRAC 34 696 Ft +1 363 Ft
  11. 11. 7.8 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 34 512 Ft +1 179 Ft
  12. 11. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 41 295 Ft +7 962 Ft
  13. 11. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 better and cheaper 29 865 Ft −3 469 Ft
  14. 14. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT better and cheaper 30 891 Ft −2 442 Ft
  15. 15. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 better and cheaper 30 240 Ft −3 094 Ft
  16. 15. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 better and cheaper 31 292 Ft −2 042 Ft
  17. 17. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 better and cheaper 28 479 Ft −4 855 Ft
  18. 17. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 XL better and cheaper 32 559 Ft −775 Ft
  19. 19. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 This tyre 33 334 Ft
  20. 19. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 35 311 Ft +1 977 Ft
  21. 19. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 26 840 Ft −6 494 Ft
  22. 19. 7.4 Giti GITIWINTER W2 49 149 Ft +15 815 Ft
  23. 23. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE 37 918 Ft +4 585 Ft
  24. 23. 7.3 Falken EUROWINTER HS01 43 701 Ft +10 367 Ft
  25. 25. 7.1 Michelin ALPIN 5 43 939 Ft +10 606 Ft
  26. 26. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 28 759 Ft −4 575 Ft
  27. 27. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 25 752 Ft −7 582 Ft
  28. 27. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 24 797 Ft −8 537 Ft
  29. 29. 6.7 Debica FRIGO HP 2 29 498 Ft −3 836 Ft
  30. 30. 6.6 Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 33 053 Ft −281 Ft
  31. 31. 6.4 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 33 087 Ft −246 Ft
  32. 31. 6.4 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 30 966 Ft −2 367 Ft
  33. 33. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 30 357 Ft −2 977 Ft
  34. 34. 5.7 Triangle WINTERX TW401 22 753 Ft −10 580 Ft
  35. 35. 5.2 Goodride SW608 32 083 Ft −1 251 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
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 205/60 R16
Width205 mm
Profile height60 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)96
Speed index (SI)H
Product code531958
EAN5452000470034
EU energy label Rolling resistanceB Wet gripC NoiseB (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 3PMSF Yes
3D sipes Yes - 3D BUBBLE BLADES
Comparison

Competitors

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 4×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 16,8
2026
26. place
AutoBild big winter tire test braking 245/45 R19 2026
49 tyres
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2025
13. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
31 tyres
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2024
19. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 2024
20 tyres
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2023
9. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 205/60 R16 2023
16 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 205/60 R16.

Current lowest
33 333,69 Ft
price stable
Lowest for the period
33 253,68 Ft
5.11.2026
Highest for the period
33 387,03 Ft
3.11.2026
33 387,03 33 253,68 33 333,69 Ft 3.11.2026 8.11.2026 3.11.2026: 33 387,03 Ft 4.11.2026: 33 379,41 Ft 5.11.2026: 33 253,68 Ft 6.11.2026: 33 267,65 Ft 7.11.2026: 33 333,69 Ft 8.11.2026: 33 333,69 Ft

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