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    Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    2026 test data · 32 independent tests · 6 head-to-head

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    Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 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 Kumho Winter Craft WP52 appear in 32 tests, 6 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 snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 21 tests.

    How the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 11 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 Kumho Winter Craft WP52 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Fulda Kristall Control HP2 if

    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Kumho Winter Craft WP52 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricFulda Kristall Control HP2Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used2111
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank11.410.5
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score89.991.9

    Tire Lab Score

    89.9
    Very Good · Winter
    91.9
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFulda Kristall Control HP2Kumho Winter Craft WP52Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 12.9
    331
    Avg rank 9.1
    14
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 12.8
    1
    Avg rank 4.7
    311
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 8.5
    54
    Avg rank 12.7
    Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 9.3
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.2
    422
    Avg rank 9.2
    112
    Tie
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.0
    111
    Avg rank 8.7
    2
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 11.0
    Avg rank 4.7
    1
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 6 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 12.9 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    ☀️ Dry: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 12.8 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    ❄️ Snow: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 12.7 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

    🧊 Ice: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 9.3 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    Both tires perform similarly in noise / comfort, with average ranks of 9.2 and 9.2.

    📏 Mileage: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 9.0 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 11.0 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Fulda Kristall Control HP2 or Kumho Winter Craft WP52?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 ranks higher on average than the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 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, Kumho Winter Craft WP52 in 11, with 6 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 →