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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 67% compared to 56% 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 (54%) 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
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.35
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)Snow braking
Snow traction
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 2+ | |||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | 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 | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2 | 2.1 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | 2 | 2.3 | |||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | 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 | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 147 | 143 | 147 | ||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Highly recommended | 130 | 119 | 134 | ||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | 96 | 110 | 142 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 2+ | 1 | ||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 2+ | 2- | 1 | ||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 3+ | 2- | 2 | 1 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,5 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 1,5 | |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | 2,3 | 2,1 | 2,4 | 2,2 | 3,1 | 1,5 | |
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | 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 | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 200 | 67 | 48 | 60 | 18 | 9 | |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Recommended | 185 | 67 | 46 | 45 | 16 | 4 | |
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Recommended | 177 | 56 | 45 | 57 | 16 | 3 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 2+ | |||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 1- | |||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Good | 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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