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

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.