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

Budget

Fulda

Kristall Control HP2

VS

GitiWinter W1

R15 – R18

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Winter

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

Kristall Control HP2

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

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry

Confidence

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

97%

Giti GitiWinter W1

100%

Dry braking

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

92%

Giti GitiWinter W1

100%

Dry handling

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

92%

Giti GitiWinter W1

100%

Dry lane changing

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

99%

Safety

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

87%

Wet

Confidence

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

98%

Aquaplaning - cross

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

67%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

78%

Wet braking

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

98%

Wet circle cornering

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

88%

Giti GitiWinter W1

100%

Wet handling

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

91%

Giti GitiWinter W1

100%

Snow

Confidence

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

83%

Snow braking

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

80%

Snow cornering

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

91%

Giti GitiWinter W1

100%

Snow handling

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

83%

Snow handling - objective

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

60%

Snow traction

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

100%

Ice

Confidence

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

100%

Ice braking

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

100%

Ice lateral guidance

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

100%

Comfort

Confidence

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

100%

Comfort

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

71%

Exterior noise

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

86%

Giti GitiWinter W1

100%

Interior noise

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

100%

Costs

Confidence

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

96%

Fuel efficiency

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

98%

Mileage

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

95%

Price/value

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

100%

Rolling resistance

Fulda Kristall Control HP2

100%

Giti GitiWinter W1

83%

Performance spider chart

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Winter	2022	215/55 R17	View
Autobild	Winter	2020	245/45 R18	View
Autobild	Winter	2020	245/45 R18	View
ADAC	Winter	2018	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Winter	2018	195/65 R15	View