Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Riken Riken Snow: 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 Riken Riken Snow appear in 25 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 wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 21 tests.
How the Riken Riken Snow performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 4 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Riken Riken 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 snow
- You prefer the Riken Riken Snow's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | Riken Riken Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 21 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #15 |
| Avg rank | 11.4 | 32.2 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.9 | 79.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
Riken Riken Snow
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | Riken Riken Snow | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.9 331 | Avg rank 37.3 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.8 1 | No data | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.5 54 | No data | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 9.3 | No data | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.2 422 | No data | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 111 | No data | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.0 | No data | 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 Riken Riken Snow
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to 37.3 for the Riken Riken Snow.
☀️ Dry: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Riken Riken Snow
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.8, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.
❄️ Snow: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Riken Riken Snow
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.
🧊 Ice: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Riken Riken Snow
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Riken Riken Snow
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.
📏 Mileage: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Riken Riken Snow
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.
🔋 Efficiency: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Riken Riken Snow
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Fulda Kristall Control HP2 or Riken Riken Snow?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 ranks higher on average than the Riken Riken Snow.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Riken Riken Snow 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 Riken Riken Snow.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 shows better mileage performance than the Riken Riken Snow.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 appears in 21 independent tests, Riken Riken Snow in 4, with 4 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
Also compare
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs…
Riken Riken Snow vs…
Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
