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    Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5

    2026 test data · 23 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5: 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 Vredestein Snowtrac 5 appear in 23 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 snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 21 tests.

    How the Vredestein Snowtrac 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 2 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 Vredestein Snowtrac 5 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 Vredestein Snowtrac 5 if

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

    Test profile

    MetricFulda Kristall Control HP2Vredestein Snowtrac 5
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used212
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank11.48.8
    Latest test20252018
    Tire Lab Score89.981.1

    Tire Lab Score

    89.9
    Very Good · Winter
    81.1
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFulda Kristall Control HP2Vredestein Snowtrac 5Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 12.9
    331
    Avg rank 12.3
    Vredestein Snowtrac 5
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 12.8
    1
    Avg rank 3.8
    11
    Vredestein Snowtrac 5
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 8.5
    54
    Avg rank 9.8
    Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 9.3
    		No data
    Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.2
    422
    Avg rank 8.3
    1
    Vredestein Snowtrac 5
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.0
    111
    Avg rank 19.0
    Fulda Kristall Control HP2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 11.0
    Avg rank 10.0
    Vredestein Snowtrac 5

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5

    The Vredestein Snowtrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.3, compared to 12.9 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    ☀️ Dry: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5

    The Vredestein Snowtrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 12.8 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    ❄️ Snow: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5

    The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 9.8 for the Vredestein Snowtrac 5.

    🧊 Ice: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5

    The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to no data for the Vredestein Snowtrac 5.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5

    The Vredestein Snowtrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 9.2 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    📏 Mileage: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5

    The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 19.0 for the Vredestein Snowtrac 5.

    🔋 Efficiency: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5

    The Vredestein Snowtrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 11.0 for the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Fulda Kristall Control HP2 or Vredestein Snowtrac 5?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Snowtrac 5 ranks higher on average than the Fulda Kristall Control HP2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Vredestein Snowtrac 5 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 Vredestein Snowtrac 5 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 Vredestein Snowtrac 5.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Fulda Kristall Control HP2 appears in 21 independent tests, Vredestein Snowtrac 5 in 2, 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 →