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    Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus

    2026 test data · 26 independent tests · 4 head-to-head

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    Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus: 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 Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus appear in 26 tests, 4 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 efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 21 tests.

    How the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, 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 Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 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 efficiency

    Choose Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricFulda Kristall Control HP2Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used215
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank11.47.0
    Latest test20252023
    Tire Lab Score89.991

    Tire Lab Score

    89.9
    Very Good · Winter
    91
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFulda Kristall Control HP2Goodyear UltraGrip 9 PlusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 12.9
    331
    Avg rank 6.5
    21
    Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 12.8
    1
    Avg rank 10.6
    1
    Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 8.5
    54
    Avg rank 4.3
    321
    Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 9.3
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.2
    422
    Avg rank 6.0
    3
    Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.0
    111
    Avg rank 6.3
    Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 11.0
    Avg rank 11.3
    Fulda Kristall Control HP2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 12.9 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    ☀️ Dry: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 12.8 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    ❄️ Snow: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 8.5 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    🧊 Ice: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 9.3 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 9.2 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    📏 Mileage: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus

    The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 9.0 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus

    The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 11.3 for the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Fulda Kristall Control HP2 or Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus ranks higher on average than the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus 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 Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus ranks better than the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus shows better mileage performance than the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Fulda Kristall Control HP2 appears in 21 independent tests, Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Plus in 5, with 4 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 →