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1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium2. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Lowcost
Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Fulda (42%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 69% compared to 59% of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, 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 ALPIN 6 and the Kristall Control HP2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (63%) of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 also have B wet ratings. We also know where ALPIN 6 is made - Spain/Germany.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
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Average position in tests
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.33
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Exemplary2. Michelin ALPIN 6 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good2. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Satisfactory
Snow
(Overall rating)Dry
(Overall rating)Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | ||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 2+ | ||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 3+ | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34.6 | 28.9 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 | 36.2 | 29.7 | |||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | 38.6 | 29.6 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | ||||
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| Best values in test | dobré | 2 | 2.1 | ||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | dobré | 2 | 2.3 | ||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2 | 2.9 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 | 34,1 | 26,4 | |||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | 36,8 | 26,3 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | vítěz testu | 147 | 143 | 147 | |||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 130 | 119 | 134 | |||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | 96 | 110 | 142 | ||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | 1 | |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 2 | 2 | 2+ | 2- | 1 | |
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 3+ | 3+ | 2- | 2 | 1 | |
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear |
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| Best values in test | dobré | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,5 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 1,5 |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | dobré | 2,3 | 2,1 | 2,4 | 2,2 | 3,1 | 1,5 |
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 3,0 | 3,2 | 2,4 | 2,5 | 3,7 | 2,5 |
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 27,3 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 | 34,9 | 29,1 | |||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | 36,8 | 28,6 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise |
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| Best values in test | 200 | velmi doporučeno | 67 | 48 | 60 | 18 | 9 |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Recommended | 185 | doporučeno | 67 | 46 | 45 | 16 | 4 |
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Recommended | 177 | doporučeno | 56 | 45 | 57 | 16 | 3 |
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | ||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | ||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 1- | ||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Good | dobré | 2- | 2- | 2+ | 2- | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 29,2 | 24 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 | 30,4 | 24,7 | |||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | 33,5 | 24,3 | |||||
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