Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Radar Dimax Winter: 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 Radar Dimax Winter appear in 22 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 wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 21 tests.
How the Radar Dimax Winter performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 1 test.
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 Radar Dimax Winter 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 wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | Radar Dimax Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 21 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 11.4 | 13.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.9 | 85.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
Radar Dimax Winter
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | Radar Dimax Winter | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.9 331 | Avg rank 21.3 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.8 1 | Avg rank 15.0 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.5 54 | Avg rank 5.0 | Radar Dimax Winter |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 9.3 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Radar Dimax Winter |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.2 422 | Avg rank 16.0 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 111 | Avg rank 14.5 1 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 9.0 | Radar Dimax Winter |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to 21.3 for the Radar Dimax Winter.
☀️ Dry: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.8, compared to 15.0 for the Radar Dimax Winter.
❄️ Snow: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Radar Dimax Winter wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 8.5 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
🧊 Ice: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Radar Dimax Winter wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 9.3 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 16.0 for the Radar Dimax Winter.
📏 Mileage: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 14.5 for the Radar Dimax Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Radar Dimax Winter
The Radar Dimax Winter wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 11.0 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Fulda Kristall Control HP2 or Radar Dimax Winter?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 ranks higher on average than the Radar Dimax Winter.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Radar Dimax Winter 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 Radar Dimax Winter.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 shows better mileage performance than the Radar Dimax Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 appears in 21 independent tests, Radar Dimax Winter in 1, 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 →