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Comparison: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Ice
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Fulda (38%). The first tyre test of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2021 225/50 R17 test, where both the Kristall Control HP2 and the Winter Sottozero 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (60%) of the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 also have B wet ratings.

#	Fulda Kristall Control HP2 /56%	Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 /0%

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Segment

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Premium

2. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 51

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 14

Number of tests

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 27x

2. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 22x

Best position in test

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 2.

2. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 2.

Worst position in test

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 19.

2. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 23.

Average position in tests

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 8.07

2. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 11.82

Year of the last test

1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 2023

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 2021

Best rating in test

1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Exemplary

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Exemplary

Worst rating in test

1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Satisfactory

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Still recommended

Wet

(Overall rating)

Fulda
Kristall Control HP2

72%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

69%

Wet circle cornering

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 68%

2. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 62%

Wet braking

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 69%

2. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 61%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 88%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 71%

Wet handling

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 63%

2. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 57%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 92%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 72%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 B

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 B

Snow

(Overall rating)

Fulda
Kristall Control HP2

80%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

75%

Snow traction

1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 85%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 73%

Snow braking

1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 92%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 73%

Snow cornering

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 72%

2. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 68%

Snow handling

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 82%

2. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 78%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Fulda
Kristall Control HP2

68%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

66%

Dry braking

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 84%

2. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 66%

Dry handling

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 79%

2. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 70%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Fulda
Kristall Control HP2

81%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

67%

Exterior noise

1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 70%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 71%

Comfort

1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 93%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 67%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 72 dB

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Fulda
Kristall Control HP2

82%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

70%

Rolling resistance

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 90%

2. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 88%

Mileage

1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 73%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 67%

Price/value

1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 86%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 55%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 C

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 C

Ice

(Overall rating)

Fulda
Kristall Control HP2

83.5%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

66%

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Mutual tests

ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,5	2,1	2,7	1,5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Satisfactory	3,0	3,2	2,4	2,5	3,7	2,5
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory	2,9	3,3	1,6	3,0	3,6	2,5
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	1-	2+	1-
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Good	2-	2-	2+	2+
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory	3+	2	2-	2
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	30,3	24,3
Fulda Kristall Control HP2	36,3	24,5
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	35,2	25,8
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Good	2-	2-	2+	2-
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory	2	2-	3+	3+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	29,2	24
Fulda Kristall Control HP2	33,5	24,3
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	31,3	26,4
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Sportscars Winter tyre test 2017 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2+	1-
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Satisfactory	3+	2-	2+
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Good	2	2-	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Good	2	2	2+	1-
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory	1-	2	3+	3
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,2	25,9
Fulda Kristall Control HP2	35,5	28,1
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	32,2	29,8
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2017 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	9,6	9,2	9,9	10
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Recommended	6,8	7,3	9,5	7,9
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Still recommended	7,9	8,2	7,8	6,6
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