Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 and Fulda Kristall Control HP2 appear in 23 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 21 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Fulda Kristall Control HP2 if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 2 | 21 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.9 | 11.4 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.7 | 89.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 12.9 331 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Avg rank 12.8 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.3 | Avg rank 8.5 54 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 9.3 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.5 | Avg rank 9.2 422 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 9.0 111 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.5 1 | Avg rank 11.0 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 12.9 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 12.8 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 8.5 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 9.2 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 11.0 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 or Fulda Kristall Control HP2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 ranks higher on average than the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 ranks better than the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 appears in 2 independent tests, Fulda Kristall Control HP2 in 21.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
