Cooper Discoverer Winter 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 Cooper Discoverer Winter and Fulda Kristall Control HP2 appear in 25 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Cooper Discoverer Winter performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 4 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 Cooper Discoverer Winter is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Cooper Discoverer Winter if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Cooper Discoverer Winter | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 21 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.6 | 11.4 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.5 | 89.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Cooper Discoverer Winter
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Cooper Discoverer Winter | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.2 11 | Avg rank 12.9 331 | Cooper Discoverer Winter |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 | Avg rank 12.8 1 | Cooper Discoverer Winter |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.1 | Avg rank 8.5 54 | Cooper Discoverer Winter |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 9.3 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.8 2 | Avg rank 9.2 422 | Cooper Discoverer Winter |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 9.0 111 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Avg rank 11.0 | Cooper Discoverer Winter |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
The Cooper Discoverer Winter wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 12.9 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
☀️ Dry: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
The Cooper Discoverer Winter wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 12.8 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
❄️ Snow: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
The Cooper Discoverer Winter wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 8.5 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
🧊 Ice: Cooper Discoverer Winter 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 Cooper Discoverer Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
The Cooper Discoverer Winter wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 9.2 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
📏 Mileage: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 11.0 for the Cooper Discoverer Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Cooper Discoverer Winter vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
The Cooper Discoverer Winter wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 11.0 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Cooper Discoverer Winter or Fulda Kristall Control HP2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Cooper Discoverer Winter ranks higher on average than the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Cooper Discoverer Winter 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 Cooper Discoverer Winter 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 Cooper Discoverer Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Cooper Discoverer Winter appears in 4 independent tests, Fulda Kristall Control HP2 in 21, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →