Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2: 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 appear in 23 tests, 1 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 ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 21 tests.
How the GT-Radial WinterPro2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 2 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Fulda Kristall Control HP2 if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 21 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 11.4 | 9.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.9 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
GT-Radial WinterPro2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.9 331 | Avg rank 11.8 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.8 1 | Avg rank 3.0 2 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.5 54 | Avg rank 8.3 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 9.3 | No data | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.2 422 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 111 | No data | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 7.0 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to 12.9 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
☀️ Dry: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 12.8 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
❄️ Snow: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 8.5 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
🧊 Ice: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to no data for the GT-Radial WinterPro2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 9.2 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
📏 Mileage: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the GT-Radial WinterPro2.
🔋 Efficiency: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the GT-Radial WinterPro2 ranks higher on average than the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 appears in 21 independent tests, GT-Radial WinterPro2 in 2, with 1 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 →