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Comparison: Barum Polaris 6 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Fulda (68%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 68% of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 6 was done in 2025, compared to 2017 when was the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Polaris 6 and the Kristall Control HP2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Barum Polaris 6 has C wet grip rating, whereas 51% of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 has B rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 6
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Number of tests
3
25
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
7.0
12.4
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
106
55

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
61%
Barum
Polaris 6
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
69%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 6
67%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
84%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 6
67%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
51%
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 6
55%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
46%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 6
61%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 6
56%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
82%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Barum
Polaris 6
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
69%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
64%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Barum
Polaris 6
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
78%
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
87%
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 6
71%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
63%
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 6
63%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
96%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Barum
Polaris 6
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
69%
Ride Comfort
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
60%
Economy
Confidence
Barum Polaris 6
83%
Barum
Polaris 6
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
71%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 6
96%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 6
69%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
60%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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