Fulda SportControl 2 vs Michelin Primacy 5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Fulda SportControl 2 and Michelin Primacy 5 appear in 24 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 SportControl 2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 13 tests.
How the Michelin Primacy 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, 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 Michelin Primacy 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Fulda SportControl 2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Fulda SportControl 2's brand, sizing or price
Choose Michelin Primacy 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Fulda SportControl 2 | Michelin Primacy 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring, SUV |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 13 | 11 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 12.0 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.2 | 94.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Fulda SportControl 2
Michelin Primacy 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Fulda SportControl 2 | Michelin Primacy 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.3 1 | Avg rank 4.6 1104 | Michelin Primacy 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.4 | Avg rank 5.3 124 | Michelin Primacy 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.3 | Avg rank 3.7 446 | Michelin Primacy 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Michelin Primacy 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.6 | Avg rank 7.5 | Michelin Primacy 5 |
💧 Wet: Fulda SportControl 2 vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Michelin Primacy 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 12.3 for the Fulda SportControl 2.
☀️ Dry: Fulda SportControl 2 vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Michelin Primacy 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 11.4 for the Fulda SportControl 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Fulda SportControl 2 vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Michelin Primacy 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 10.3 for the Fulda SportControl 2.
📏 Mileage: Fulda SportControl 2 vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Michelin Primacy 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 10.6 for the Fulda SportControl 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Fulda SportControl 2 vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Michelin Primacy 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 11.6 for the Fulda SportControl 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Fulda SportControl 2 or Michelin Primacy 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 5 ranks higher on average than the Fulda SportControl 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Primacy 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Fulda SportControl 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Primacy 5 ranks better than the Fulda SportControl 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 5 shows better mileage performance than the Fulda SportControl 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Fulda SportControl 2 appears in 13 independent tests, Michelin Primacy 5 in 11.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →