Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert: 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 Uniroyal WinterExpert appear in 32 tests, 9 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 dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 21 tests.
How the Uniroyal WinterExpert performs. It takes the win in wet. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, 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 Fulda Kristall Control HP2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Uniroyal WinterExpert 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 dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise wet
Test profile
| Metric | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | Uniroyal WinterExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 21 | 11 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 11.4 | 12.1 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.9 | 88.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
Uniroyal WinterExpert
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | Uniroyal WinterExpert | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.9 331 | Avg rank 10.7 | Uniroyal WinterExpert |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.8 1 | Avg rank 13.0 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.5 54 | Avg rank 10.8 2 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 9.3 | Avg rank 17.5 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.2 422 | Avg rank 10.8 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 111 | Avg rank 9.9 1 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 14.6 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 9 independent tests:
- 20252025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test
- 20252025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test
- 20252025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets!
- 20242024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20242024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test
- 20232023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test
- 20232023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test
- 20222022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20222022 Winter Tyre Market Overview
💧 Wet: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Uniroyal WinterExpert wins this category with an average rank of 10.7, compared to 12.9 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
☀️ Dry: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.8, compared to 13.0 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
❄️ Snow: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 10.8 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
🧊 Ice: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to 17.5 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 10.8 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
📏 Mileage: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 9.9 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
🔋 Efficiency: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Uniroyal WinterExpert
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 14.6 for the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Fulda Kristall Control HP2 or Uniroyal WinterExpert?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Uniroyal WinterExpert ranks higher on average than the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Uniroyal WinterExpert 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 Uniroyal WinterExpert.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 shows better mileage performance than the Uniroyal WinterExpert.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 appears in 21 independent tests, Uniroyal WinterExpert in 11, with 9 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 →