Comparison: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs. Barum Polaris 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). 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 5 has a better rating of 72% compared to 68% of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2. The first tyre test of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Kristall Control HP2 and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 50% of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C rating.