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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from Germany. Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Fulda (68%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 68% of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2017 when was the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the WinterContact TS 870 and the Kristall Control HP2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (51%) of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 also have B wet ratings. We also know where WinterContact TS 870 is made - France.

Test Profile

Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Number of tests
17
25
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
1.7
12.4
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
80
55

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
66%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Wet Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
80%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
47%
Wet Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
59%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
60%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
93%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Dry Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
64%
Dry Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Dry Lane Change
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
78%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Snow Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
85%
Snow Traction
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
85%
Snow Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Snow Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
78%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
79%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Noise Exterior
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Ride Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 870
76%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
80%
Economy
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
74%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Rolling Resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
66%
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
82%

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Tread pattern comparison

Continental WinterContact TS 870
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2022225/45 R17View

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