Fulda Kristall Control HP2
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Key Facts
- Official web page
- This tire replaced š Fulda / Kristall Control HP
- Available Sizes in Line: 74
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Original Equipment (OE) tires
for:
- • Ford Focus IV (C519) [2018 .. 2023]
- • Ford Tourneo [2016 .. 2023]
- • Ford Transit Connect II Facelift [2018 .. 2023]
- Year Released: 2016
- Regions for sale: Europe, Russia+
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Tire Rank :: Fulda Kristall Control HP2
101 59 in Passenger / Winter
58 36 in Performance Winter / Snow
Manufacturer's description
The new high performance tyre for tough winter conditions.
- Excellent Control on Snow
- Strong Dry Performance on Winter Roads
- High Mileage
Notable Features
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 is a studless passenger-car winter tire with a directional tread pattern that will help your car to perform to its full potential even on winter roads completely covered with snow. This tire provides a confident handling response on wet pavement as well. A high-quality product from Goodyear in the mid-price segment.
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 model was presented by the German manufacturer in 2016. It came to replace the Fulda Kristall Control HP model, which had been launched in mass production six years earlier. Over the time of its existence, the predecessor model was able to become a triple Guinness Book record holder. In 2013, the Fulda Kristall Control HP tire model scored the record for āFastest figure eight trackā on a passenger car, while in 2012 it set new benchmarks for āShortest braking distance of a vehicle on iceā and āFastest vehicle slalom on iceā. Considering such outstanding achievements of this comparatively inexpensive tire, one can safely say that the Kristall Control HP2 is in for as much success.
The patented Fulda Snow Catcher technology, which showed itself at its absolute best in the first-generation model, has been also successfully used in the new model Kristall Control HP2. āSnow Catcher Technologyā works according to the principle that nothing sticks to snow better than snow itself. Profile grooves are arranged closely together to ensure that the snow stays within the tread profile and is heavily compressed. Overall, this leads to improved traction on snow.
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 also comes with the āBubble Bladeā technology, already familiar to the fans of the German brand, which provides a good balance between grip and traction on snow and ice, and the necessary driving stability for excellent handling and braking performance.
Directional tread pattern is the best solution for the winter driving conditions. Due to efficient evacuation of water and melted snow from the contact area, it increases the tireās hydroplaning and slushplaning resistance, which keeps the overall ground adhesion on a rather high level.
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 tire model utilizes upgraded frost-resistant tread compound, which keeps the tire supple even at low temperatures, ensuring excellent braking and handling characteristics as well as accurate steering behavior. The inclusion of silica in the tread compound improves the tireās grip on wet pavement.
This winter tire model can be driven at speeds up to 190 km/h.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Latest News
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Oct 14, 2024Article
Auto Bild 2024-2025: Winter Tire Test R16
Unveiling the top winter tires of season 2024-2025, AUTO BILD tests 53 models in the popular 205/55 R16 size. Rigorous evaluations on wet braking, snow performance, durability, and fuel efficiency reā¦ -
Oct 02, 2024Tire Test 2025
Autobild: Winter Tire Test R18
Ranked #19th of 20. Fulda Kristall Control HP2Verdict:The Fulda Kristall Control HP 2 (91 H) earned a "satisfactory" rating and shared 18th place in the test. With an EU label of C/C/B and a noise level of 72 dB, this tire is priced around ā¬360 per set. It offers good winter performance, with secure handling on dry roads and solid performance on snow. However, its grip on wet surfaces is limited, and its braking distances in wet conditions are longer than some of its competitors. While the tire provides dependable performance in dry and snowy conditions, its weaknesses on wet roads may be a concern for some drivers.
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Sep 20, 2024Article
Auto Bild 2024-2025: R16 Winter Tire Test Qualifying
Explore AUTO BILDās 2024 winter tire test for 205/55 R16. Compare braking performance of 55 models and find the best winter tires for your car.
Detailed Information
Type and Size
- Tire Model
- Fulda / Kristall Control HP2
- Car Type
- Season
- Winter
- Rim Diameter
- 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 "
- Width
- 155 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 %
- Construction
- Radial
Special Features
- Runflat
- No
- Mud and Snow
- No
- Extra Load
- Optional
Speed and Load
- Speed Index
- H (max 130 mph) ... V (max 149 mph)
- Load Index (max load for a tire)
Fulda / Kristall Control HP2 Sizes & Specifications
Rim | Model | Size | Index | Price |
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R15 | 195/50 R15 82H | 195/50 R15 | 82H | |
R15 | 195/50 R15 | 195/50 R15 | ||
R15 | 195/55 R15 85H | 195/55 R15 | 85H | |
R15 | 195/55 R15 | 195/55 R15 | ||
R15 | 195/65 R15 91H | 195/65 R15 | 91H | |
R15 | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 | ||
R15 | 205/65 R15 94T | 205/65 R15 | 94T | |
R15 | 205/65 R15 | 205/65 R15 | ||
R15 | 215/65 R15 96H | 215/65 R15 | 96H | |
R15 | 215/65 R15 | 215/65 R15 | ||
R16 | 195/45 R16 84V XL | 195/45 R16 | 84V | |
R16 | 195/50 R16 88H XL | 195/50 R16 | 88H | |
R16 | 195/55 R16 87H | 195/55 R16 | 87H | |
R16 | 195/55 R16 87T | 195/55 R16 | 87T | |
R16 | 195/55 R16 91H XL | 195/55 R16 | 91H | |
R16 | 195/55 R16 | 195/55 R16 | ||
R16 | 205/55 R16 91H | 205/55 R16 | 91H | |
R16 | 205/55 R16 94V XL | 205/55 R16 | 94V | |
R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | ||
R16 | 205/60 R16 92H | 205/60 R16 | 92H | |
R16 | 205/60 R16 96H XL | 205/60 R16 | 96H | |
R16 | 205/60 R16 | 205/60 R16 | ||
R16 | 215/55 R16 93H | 215/55 R16 | 93H | |
R16 | 215/55 R16 97H XL | 215/55 R16 | 97H | |
R16 | 215/55 R16 | 215/55 R16 | ||
R16 | 215/60 R16 99H XL | 215/60 R16 | 99H | |
R16 | 215/60 R16 | 215/60 R16 | ||
R16 | 215/65 R16 98H | 215/65 R16 | 98H | |
R16 | 215/65 R16 | 215/65 R16 | ||
R16 | 225/55 R16 95H | 225/55 R16 | 95H | |
R16 | 225/55 R16 | 225/55 R16 | ||
R16 | 235/60 R16 100H | 235/60 R16 | 100H | |
R16 | 235/60 R16 | 235/60 R16 | ||
R17 | 205/45 R17 88V XL | 205/45 R17 | 88V | |
R17 | 205/50 R17 93V XL | 205/50 R17 | 93V | |
R17 | 205/50 R17 | 205/50 R17 | ||
R17 | 205/55 R17 95V XL | 205/55 R17 | 95V | |
R17 | 215/40 R17 87V XL | 215/40 R17 | 87V | |
R17 | 215/45 R17 91V XL | 215/45 R17 | 91V | |
R17 | 215/45 R17 | 215/45 R17 | ||
R17 | 215/50 R17 95V XL | 215/50 R17 | 95V | |
R17 | 215/50 R17 | 215/50 R17 | ||
R17 | 215/55 R17 98V XL | 215/55 R17 | 98V | |
R17 | 215/55 R17 | 215/55 R17 | ||
R17 | 225/45 R17 91H | 225/45 R17 | 91H | |
R17 | 225/45 R17 94V XL | 225/45 R17 | 94V | |
R17 | 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 | ||
R17 | 225/50 R17 98H XL | 225/50 R17 | 98H | |
R17 | 225/50 R17 98V XL | 225/50 R17 | 98V | |
R17 | 225/50 R17 | 225/50 R17 | ||
R17 | 225/55 R17 101V XL | 225/55 R17 | 101V | |
R17 | 225/55 R17 | 225/55 R17 | ||
R17 | 235/45 R17 97V XL | 235/45 R17 | 97V | |
R17 | 235/45 R17 | 235/45 R17 | ||
R17 | 245/45 R17 99V XL | 245/45 R17 | 99V | |
R17 | 245/45 R17 | 245/45 R17 | ||
R18 | 225/40 R18 92V XL | 225/40 R18 | 92V | |
R18 | 225/40 R18 | 225/40 R18 | ||
R18 | 225/45 R18 95V XL | 225/45 R18 | 95V | |
R18 | 225/45 R18 | 225/45 R18 | ||
R18 | 235/40 R18 95V XL | 235/40 R18 | 95V | |
R18 | 235/45 R18 98V XL | 235/45 R18 | 98V | |
R18 | 235/50 R18 101V XL | 235/50 R18 | 101V | |
R18 | 235/50 R18 | 235/50 R18 | ||
R18 | 245/40 R18 97V XL | 245/40 R18 | 97V | |
R18 | 245/40 R18 | 245/40 R18 | ||
R18 | 245/45 R18 100V XL | 245/45 R18 | 100V | |
R18 | 245/45 R18 | 245/45 R18 | ||
R19 | 155/70 R19 88T XL | 155/70 R19 | 88T | |
R19 | 245/40 R19 98V XL | 245/40 R19 | 98V | |
R19 | 245/45 R19 102V XL | 245/45 R19 | 102V | |
R19 | 255/35 R19 96V XL | 255/35 R19 | 96V | |
R19 | 255/35 R19 | 255/35 R19 | ||
R19 | 255/40 R19 100V XL | 255/40 R19 | 100V |
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Questions and Answers
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Oct 14, 2024Article
Auto Bild 2024-2025: Winter Tire Test R16
Unveiling the top winter tires of season 2024-2025, AUTO BILD tests 53 models in the popular 205/55 R16 size. Rigorous evaluations on wet braking, snow performance, durability, and fuel efficiency reā¦ -
Oct 02, 2024Tire Test 2025
Autobild: Winter Tire Test R18
Ranked #19th of 20. Fulda Kristall Control HP2Verdict:The Fulda Kristall Control HP 2 (91 H) earned a "satisfactory" rating and shared 18th place in the test. With an EU label of C/C/B and a noise level of 72 dB, this tire is priced around ā¬360 per set. It offers good winter performance, with secure handling on dry roads and solid performance on snow. However, its grip on wet surfaces is limited, and its braking distances in wet conditions are longer than some of its competitors. While the tire provides dependable performance in dry and snowy conditions, its weaknesses on wet roads may be a concern for some drivers.
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Sep 20, 2024Article
Auto Bild 2024-2025: R16 Winter Tire Test Qualifying
Explore AUTO BILDās 2024 winter tire test for 205/55 R16. Compare braking performance of 55 models and find the best winter tires for your car. -
Nov 10, 2023Tire Test 2024
ADAC: Winter Tire Test R16
Ranked #8th of 15. Fulda Kristall Control HP2Verdict:The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 tires excel in performance on dry pavement, showcasing strong braking capabilities on both snow and ice. They are also noted for their durability, with a very high treadlife, and are lightweight and economical, reducing fuel consumption. In terms of environmental impact, they have low particulate emissions. However, these tires underperform in wet conditions, characterized by long braking distances, poor handling, and reduced grip. Similarly, while they exhibit effective snow braking, their overall handling in snowy conditions is not as impressive.
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Dec 01, 2022Article
Auto Bild 2022: Large Winter Tire Test R17
The Auto Bild experts tested 56 European winter tires -
Oct 25, 2022Tire Test 2023
Autobild: Large Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #19th of 20. Fulda Kristall Control HP2Verdict:Short snow braking distances, good economy with high mileage. Significantly understeering handling in all weather conditions, longer wet and dry braking distances.
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Oct 21, 2021Tire Test 2021
Auto Bild: Winter Tire Test R16
Ranked #16th of 20. Fulda Kristall Control HP2Verdict:The sixteenth place was scored byĀ aĀ Goodyear product, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 model.
Pros: good traction and short braking distance onĀ snow, very good mileage, low price.
Cons: fuzzy handling response, weak lateral stability and aĀ long braking distance onĀ dry and wet pavement alike. -
Oct 22, 2021Article
Auto Bild 2021: Winter Tire Test R16 (The Final)
The biggest test of 2021 conducted by the expert team of the German publication Auto Bild was devoted to winter tires of one of Europe’s most popular sizes, 2ā¦ -
Oct 14, 2021Article
ADAC 2021: Winter Tire Test R17
The experts of the German motoring association ADAC in partnership with other European consumer rights organizations, and in full accordance with precisely defined methodology, tested ā¦ -
Sep 26, 2021Article
Auto Bild 2021: Winter Tire Test R16 (Elimination Round)
The German industry magazine Auto Bild has published the results of the elimination round of the large test of winter tires in size 205/55 R16... -
Sep 24, 2021Tire Test 2021
ADAC: Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #11th of 18. Fulda Kristall Control HP2Verdict:Short braking distances and high traction on snow. Low fuel consumption. Very long braking distances and generally poor dry performance. Poor wet performance.
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Dec 26, 2020Article
Auto Zeitung: Winter Tire Test R16
The experts from the German magazine tested 14 winter tire models, including a retreaded one. -
Dec 22, 2020Tire Test 2020
Auto Zeitung: Winter Tire Test R16
Ranked #10th of 13. Fulda Kristall Control HP2Verdict:Relatively poor performance on wet and dry surfaces.
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Oct 06, 2020Tire Test 2020
GTĆ/ACE/ARBĆ: Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #6th of 9. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 -
Oct 06, 2020Article
ACE/GTĆ/ARBĆ 2020: Winter Tire Test
Looking for the right winter tires? Germany’s second-largest motoring club ACE, in collaboration with the experts of the Society for Technical Supervision GTÜ and the Austrian Automobile Aā¦ -
Sep 26, 2020Article
Auto Bild 2020: Large Winter Tire Test
Each year, more and more new tire models are launched on the market, and buying a set of such new tires is often fraught with a number of risks. According to the results of the winter tire test 2020 ā¦ -
Sep 20, 2020Tire Test 2020
Auto Bild: Large Winter Tire Test R18
Ranked #11th of 20. Fulda Kristall Control HP2Verdict:Pros: Good traction onĀ snow, great hydroplaning resistance, good riding comfort, long tread life.
Cons: poor handling response onĀ dry and wet pavement, increased braking distance onĀ wet pavement. -
May 15, 2020Tire Chart 2019
The Best European Winter Tires by the Results of Independent Tests
Ranked #10th of 12. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 -
Jan 17, 2020Article
The Best European Winter Tires 2019/2020 by the Results of Independent Tests
Each year, for the upcoming winter and summer seasons, independent industry publications and testing organizations conduct independent research ofĀ tiresā performance meant toĀ help motorists with chooā¦ -
Oct 31, 2019Tire Test 2019
Auto Bild: Large Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #12th of 20. Fulda Kristall Control HP2Verdict:The twelfth position in the tournament bracket was shared by two models at once ā Fulda Kristall Control HP2, and the new model of winter season 2019/2020, Nokian WR Snowproof. The subsidiary brand of Goodyearās provides Ā«well-balanced performanceĀ» coupled with great riding comfort and low rolling resistance. At the same time, the tireās lateral grip on wet pavement and on snow was described as somewhat average.
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Nov 06, 2019Article
Auto Bild 2019: Large Winter Tire Test (The Final)
The selection of winter tires is tremendous and confusing. Premium, budget, and medium-class tires are available for all tastes and budgets — but do they all ensure the leveā¦ -
Sep 30, 2019Article
Auto Bild 2019: Large winter tire test (qualification round)
Well, now! The season of comparative tests of winter tires 2019 has officially started. Germany’s magazine Auto Bild has published the results of the qualification round of&ā¦ -
Mar 02, 2019Tire Test 2018
Auto Bild: Winter Tire Test R15
Ranked #4th of 20. Fulda Kristall Control HP2Verdict:Tire with balanced power potential, short braking distance on snowy and wet tracks, high safety in aquaplaning, quiet while driving, low rolling resistance with positive influence on consumption.
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Nov 12, 2018Tire Test 2018
ADAC: Winter Tire Test R16
Ranked #7th of 10. Fulda Kristall Control HP2Verdict:The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 is very good in the dry and on ice surfaces. Slightly weak in the wet and snow.
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Nov 02, 2018Tire Test 2017
Auto Bild: Passenger Winter Tire Test
Ranked #7th of 10. Fulda Kristall Control HP2Verdict:Low price, very good in the winter, excellent aquaplaning result, good ride comfort. Slow steering, understeer in the wet.
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Nov 02, 2018Tire Test 2017
ADAC: 4x4/SUV Winter Tire Test
Ranked #9th of 10. Fulda Kristall Control HP2Verdict:Very good in the dry and wet, low fuel consumption and low wear. Weak on snow.