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Comparison: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs. Giti GitiWinter W1 (2026)

Fulda Kristall Control HP2Budget
FuldaFulda

Kristall Control HP2

6.8
R15 – R19
VS
Giti GitiWinter W1Budget
GitiGiti

GitiWinter W1

R15 – R18
2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (Giti). Giti is a brand that belongs to the GT group. Generally, Fulda winter tyres are slightly better rated (68%) than Giti (65%). The first tyre test of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 was done in 2017, compared to 2018 when was the Giti GitiWinter W1 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Kristall Control HP2 and the Winter W1 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Giti
GitiWinter W1
Number of tests
25
9
Best position
#2
#8
Average position
12.4
15.6
Latest test
2025
2022
Available sizes
55
25

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Giti GitiWinter W1
63%
Giti
GitiWinter W1
Wet Braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
63%
Giti GitiWinter W1
61%
Wet Handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
53%
Giti GitiWinter W1
62%
Wet Circle Cornering
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
62%
Giti GitiWinter W1
74%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
80%
Giti GitiWinter W1
58%
Aquaplaning Cross
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
91%
Giti GitiWinter W1
58%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
62%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Giti GitiWinter W1
64%
Giti
GitiWinter W1
Dry Braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
67%
Giti GitiWinter W1
64%
Dry Handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
56%
Giti GitiWinter W1
64%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
77%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Giti GitiWinter W1
78%
Giti
GitiWinter W1
Snow Braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
86%
Giti GitiWinter W1
78%
Snow Traction
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Giti GitiWinter W1
81%
Snow Handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
84%
Giti GitiWinter W1
80%
Snow Circle Cornering
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
64%
Giti GitiWinter W1
73%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
86%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Giti GitiWinter W1
86%
Giti
GitiWinter W1
Ice Braking Abs
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
83%
Giti GitiWinter W1
83%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%
Giti GitiWinter W1
89%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Giti GitiWinter W1
68%
Giti
GitiWinter W1
Noise Exterior
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
62%
Giti GitiWinter W1
76%
Noise Interior
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
67%
Giti GitiWinter W1
67%
Ride Comfort
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
90%
Giti GitiWinter W1
61%
Economy
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
82%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Giti GitiWinter W1
74%
Giti
GitiWinter W1
Rolling Resistance
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
84%
Giti GitiWinter W1
67%
Fuel Efficiency
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
83%
Giti GitiWinter W1
81%
Mileage
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
78%
Giti GitiWinter W1
73%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2018205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View

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