Fulda Kristall Control HP2 is a winter tyre made in total of 51 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 225/45 R18 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (195) and 30mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 101.25mm sidewall height. In 225/45 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Fulda Kristall Control HP2 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 225/45 R18, Kristall Control HP2 usually competes against Frigo HP2, which is a tyre from Debica with a rating of 57%, compared to 59% of the Fulda in question. Latest test in 225/45 R18 was held by AutoMotorSport in 2017, where Kristall Control HP2 received rating "Recommended" and finished on the 5. place. It was tested on a BMW 4.
Ranked #6 of 8Finishing in the 6th position out of 8 competitors, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 showed a mixed performance in winter conditions. On snow, its capabilities were notably strong; the tyre provided secure traction and excellent side support, demonstrating a great ability to mesh with snowy surfaces - it specially excelled in snow cornering. However, the tyre faced challenges in wet conditions, displaying a relatively high aquaplaning speed alongside long braking distances and weak lateral support, leading to pronounced understeering. In dry conditions, the handling was described as slow and somewhat uncommunicative through the steering, with a quiet rear but a high rolling noise level. Despite these variances in performance across different conditions, it showcased exceptional performance in aquaplaning resistance, particularly in cross aquaplaning scenarios, highlighting its strengths in specific critical areas.
