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Comparison: Nokian Snowproof 2 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda). Generally, Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (72%) than Fulda (68%). In this particular case, the Nokian Snowproof 2 has a better rating of 73% compared to 68% of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2. The first tyre test of Nokian Snowproof 2 was done in 2023, 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 Snowproof 2 and the Kristall Control HP2 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Snowproof 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (51%) of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Nokian
Snowproof 2
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Number of tests
4
25
Best position
#4
#2
Average position
11.0
12.4
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
18
55

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 10 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%
Dry braking
Nokian Snowproof 2
94%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
87%
Dry handling
Nokian Snowproof 2
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
91%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
97%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Snowproof 2
96%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Snowproof 2
97%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
91%
Wet braking
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
80%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Snowproof 2
99%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
77%
Wet handling
Nokian Snowproof 2
96%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
72%
Snow
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
95%
Snow braking
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
97%
Snow handling
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%
Snow traction
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
86%
Exterior noise
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
86%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
95%
Mileage
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
89%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
100%

Tread pattern comparison

Nokian Snowproof 2
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View

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