Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs General Altimax Winter 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 and General Altimax Winter 3 appear in 26 tests, 5 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 Fulda Kristall Control HP2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 21 tests.
How the General Altimax Winter 3 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 5 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The General Altimax Winter 3 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Fulda Kristall Control HP2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | General Altimax Winter 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 21 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #4 |
| Avg rank | 11.4 | 18.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.9 | 89.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
General Altimax Winter 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | General Altimax Winter 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.9 331 | Avg rank 26.0 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.8 1 | Avg rank 17.0 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.5 54 | Avg rank 9.4 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 9.3 | No data | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.2 422 | Avg rank 10.5 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 111 | Avg rank 16.0 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 7.0 | General Altimax Winter 3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs General Altimax Winter 3
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to 26.0 for the General Altimax Winter 3.
☀️ Dry: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs General Altimax Winter 3
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.8, compared to 17.0 for the General Altimax Winter 3.
❄️ Snow: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs General Altimax Winter 3
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 9.4 for the General Altimax Winter 3.
🧊 Ice: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs General Altimax Winter 3
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to no data for the General Altimax Winter 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs General Altimax Winter 3
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 10.5 for the General Altimax Winter 3.
📏 Mileage: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs General Altimax Winter 3
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 16.0 for the General Altimax Winter 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs General Altimax Winter 3
The General Altimax Winter 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 11.0 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Fulda Kristall Control HP2 or General Altimax Winter 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 ranks higher on average than the General Altimax Winter 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the General Altimax Winter 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 ranks better than the General Altimax Winter 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 shows better mileage performance than the General Altimax Winter 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 appears in 21 independent tests, General Altimax Winter 3 in 5, with 5 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 →