KristallControlHP2 tyre reviews

Tyre size and vehicle make
215 / 40 17 V
SKODA Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Result: Would you buy again? Definitely
Comment:
My car is the 90Hp 1.6TDI, CAYB engine and 5 speed transmission. I return on average 65mpg with these Fulda winter tyres on - no drop off from the summers [they were not good summers that came off it]. I drive on UK A and B roads in Shropshire, Herefordshire which are very agricultural with lots of pot holes. I killed a Fulda front tyre in 100 miles as I missed a huge pot hole at night at 50mph, the tyre did not burst but it egged - luckily I bought 6 tyres expecting a problem as the roads are horrendous and the tyres 40 series so too low profile for where I live. I drive to purposely avoid pot holes, but still catch them - the tyres and rims have survived unscathed since. I suspect they are slightly noisier than the summer but only on some road surfaces. Grip is very good in wet and predictable in the dry - not an ultimate grip tyre BUT here is my point, it appears to me on a very low power and lightweight car [1,200kg] to provide very consistent grip regardless of road surface which is what I want. Great grip in wet mud and standing water also. I would recommend for a good general tyre. I've done about 5,000 miles on them so far and wear even at 10degC is fine.

Tyre size and vehicle make
225 / 50 17 H
VOLVO V70 2.0
Result: Would you buy again? Definitely

Tyre size and vehicle make
195 / 55 16 H
OPEL Corsa 1.4
Result: Would you buy again? Definitely
Comment:
Excellent in wet superb handling and breaking

Tyre size and vehicle make
205 / 55 16 V
VOLKSWAGEN Golf VI 2.0 TDI
Result: Would you buy again? Possibly
Comment:
Although a "Winter" tyre they are a good all rounder mud & snow. Tyre wear is obviously not as good "summer" tyres and other tyres may be better for high speed autoroute driving.