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    Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Nokian WR A4

    2026 test data · 26 independent tests · 3 head-to-head

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    Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Nokian WR A4: 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 Nokian WR A4 appear in 26 tests, 3 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, ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 21 tests.

    How the Nokian WR A4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, 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 snow and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian WR A4 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

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage

    Choose Nokian WR A4 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricFulda Kristall Control HP2Nokian WR A4
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used215
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank11.49.3
    Latest test20252020
    Tire Lab Score89.988.8

    Tire Lab Score

    89.9
    Very Good · Winter
    88.8
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFulda Kristall Control HP2Nokian WR A4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 12.9
    331
    Avg rank 10.2
    Nokian WR A4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 12.8
    1
    Avg rank 5.0
    22
    Nokian WR A4
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 8.5
    54
    Avg rank 10.8
    Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 9.3
    		No data
    Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.2
    422
    Avg rank 7.0
    11
    Nokian WR A4
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.0
    111
    Avg rank 17.0
    Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 11.0
    Avg rank 12.3
    Fulda Kristall Control HP2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Nokian WR A4

    The Nokian WR A4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.2, compared to 12.9 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    ☀️ Dry: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Nokian WR A4

    The Nokian WR A4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 12.8 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    ❄️ Snow: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Nokian WR A4

    The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 10.8 for the Nokian WR A4.

    🧊 Ice: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Nokian WR A4

    The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to no data for the Nokian WR A4.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Nokian WR A4

    The Nokian WR A4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 9.2 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    📏 Mileage: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Nokian WR A4

    The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 17.0 for the Nokian WR A4.

    🔋 Efficiency: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Nokian WR A4

    The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 12.3 for the Nokian WR A4.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Fulda Kristall Control HP2 or Nokian WR A4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian WR A4 ranks higher on average than the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nokian WR A4 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 Nokian WR A4 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 Nokian WR A4.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Fulda Kristall Control HP2 appears in 21 independent tests, Nokian WR A4 in 5, with 3 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 →