Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs Fulda Kristall Control HP2
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 88% · 9
- TR Score
- 7.2/10
- Owners say
- 70% · 12
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 6 times and the Kristall Control HP2 not once. The Blizzak 6 stopped 8.3% shorter in the wet; the Kristall Control HP2 held 8% more grip in curved aquaplaning.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Buy the Bridgestone Blizzak 6. It finished ahead in all five shared tests, won Auto Bild's 55 tyre braking test outright, sweeps wet and dry braking and lasts 20.5 percent longer. The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 is worth the saving only if snow traction and purchase price outweigh braking distance for you.
Where the Blizzak 6 is stronger
- Finished ahead in all five shared tests, winning Auto Bild's 2024 braking test outright, 1st of 55
- Clean sweep of wet braking, five measurements to nil, by 10 percent at ADAC
- 20.5 percent longer tread life, 53,000km against 43,990km at Auto Bild
Where the Kristall Control HP2 is stronger
- 11.7 percent cheaper per 1000km at Auto Bild in 2025, 10 against 11.32
- Won both curved aquaplaning measurements and both snow slaloms
- Rated more comfortable by Auto Bild's panel, 8 points against 7.3
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Blizzak 6 vs Kristall Control HP2 at a glance
| Category | Blizzak 6 | Gap | Kristall Control HP2 |
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| Shared tests won6 shared tests | 6 | 0 | |
| Dry5 measurements | 5 | The Blizzak 6 stopped 4.2% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 0 |
| Wet17 measurements | 14 | The Blizzak 6 stopped 8.3% shorter in the wet (6 tests) | 2 |
| Snow13 measurements | 4 | 5 | |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Comfort4 measurements | 2 | Level between the two. | 2 |
| Value7 measurements | 6 | The Blizzak 6 lasted 9.3% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) | 0 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The Blizzak 6 by 2.2 | 7.2/10 |
| Owner rating9 and 12 reviews | 88% | The Blizzak 6 by 18 points | 70% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 75% | The Blizzak 6 by 17 points | 58% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | +32.1% | The Blizzak 6 was dearer in 4 of 4 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 193 | 35 sizes made in both | 41 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 6 tests, 2024 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Blizzak 6 | Field | Kristall Control HP2 |
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| 2026 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 50 Sets | P5 of 50 | P26 of 50 | |
| 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | P3 of 20 | P18 of 20 | |
| 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | P6 of 51 | P18 of 51 | |
| 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | P3 of 31 | P13 of 31 | |
| 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | P4 of 20 | P18 of 20 | |
| 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test | P1 of 55 | P20 of 55 |
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 6 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Blizzak 6
Kristall Control HP2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 6 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Blizzak 6
Kristall Control HP2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Blizzak 6
Kristall Control HP2
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the Kristall Control HP2 70% from 12. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 44.27 | 4.2% | 46.2 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 113.6 | 1.5% | 111.9 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 41.33 | 8.3% | 45.07 | 6-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 36.5 | 8.8% | 40 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 78.56 | 3.8% | 75.8 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.36 | 4.1% | 12.89 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 77.43 | 1.5% | 76.3 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2.83 | 8% | 3.07 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 25.7 | 0.4% | 25.78 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1,745 | 0.9% | 1,754 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 58.9 | 0.2% | 59.05 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.08 | 2% | 3.14 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 16.2 | 4.7% | 17 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.5 | 0.8 dB | 71.3 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 51,667 | 9.3% | 47,567 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.66 | 2.9% | 8.91 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 62 | 10.1% | 69 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak 6 scores 9.4 and the Kristall Control HP2 7.2 out of 10.
| Blizzak 6 | Category | Kristall Control HP2 | ||
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| 84 | Dry | 21 | ||
| 92 | Wet | 59 | ||
| 49 | Comfort | 11 | ||
| 67 | Value | 74 | ||
| 74 | Snow | 70 | ||
| 61 | Ice | 46 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Blizzak 6 | Category | Kristall Control HP2 | ||
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| 9.2 | Dry Grip | 8.1 | ||
| 9.2 | Wet Grip | 7 | ||
| 8.7 | Road Feedback | 7.5 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 6.9 | ||
| 8.3 | Wear | 7.3 | ||
| 8.6 | Comfort | 7.4 | ||
| 9.1 | Snow Grip | 6.1 | ||
| 9.1 | Ice Grip | 4.1 | ||
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the Kristall Control HP2 70% from 12. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
- 88%from 9 reviews
- 75%would buy again
- 75,369 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 delivers excellent winter performance, with strong grip on snow and ice and confident climbing and cornering in cold, mountain conditions. Multiple reviewers describe it as very stable and among the best winter tyres they've used. Overall sentiment is strongly positive across all reviews.
- Strong grip on snow and ice
- Confident traction in cold/mountain conditions
- Stable, secure feel
- High overall satisfaction as a winter tyre
Summarised by AI from 5 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 9 Blizzak 6 reviewsI might be one of the first people to buy Bridgestone winter tires and I've never regretted it. I used them for 2 years, and now I'm thinking of switching to all-season tires, so I'll be looking for other options. After 40,000 km, the insides of the rear tires wore out; I think it's related to the alignment and balance, so I'll be replacing them.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
- 70%from 12 reviews
- 58%would buy again
- 446,800 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers generally report the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 as a strong value winter tyre, with many high-scoring reviews praising confident wet-road grip, safe/predictable handling, good snow traction, and a quiet, comfortable ride. Several owners also find it competitive with more premium brands for everyday winter driving. A recurring concern is that performance can deteriorate noticeably with age as the compound hardens, leading to reduced wet/ice/snow grip after a few seasons/years for some users.
- Strong wet grip and stability
- Good snow traction and winter safety
- Predictable handling and secure steering feel
- Quiet and comfortable ride
- Grip can drop significantly as the tyre ages/hardens over multiple seasons
Summarised by AI from 11 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 12 Kristall Control HP2 reviewsOverall good, but really nothing stands out about this tyre. Reasonable wear, very good in dry, confident in wet, average in snow.
Reasonably quiet and comfortable.
Great buy at around EUR 83 for 205 60 16.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 193 sizes of the Blizzak 6 and 41 of the Kristall Control HP2, 35 of them made in both.
| Category | Blizzak 6 | Kristall Control HP2 |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 193 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 41 sizes, 15 to 19 inch |
| Made in both | 35 sizes 195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16225/55 R16235/60 R16205/45 R17205/50 R17and 23 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | C83%B15%D2% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C75%B25% | C74%D20%B6% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B87%A13% | 70-73 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 275 of 275 | 54 of 54 |
| On the market since | - | 2021 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 (2019) | Fulda Kristall Control HP (2021) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Blizzak 6 was the dearer tyre in 4 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 32.1% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Five shared tests, five finishes ahead for the Bridgestone Blizzak 6, and the gaps are large: 3rd of 22 against the Fulda Kristall Control HP2's 18th at Auto Bild in 2025, 3rd of 31 against 13th at ADAC, 4th of 23 against 18th at Auto Bild in 2024, 6th of 52 against 18th in the 2025 braking test and 1st of 55 against 20th in Auto Bild's 2024 braking test, which the Bridgestone won outright.
Wet braking is a clean sweep, five measurements to nil, and the margins grow: 54.7m against 57.7m at Auto Bild in 2025, 35m against 36.9m in the braking test and 32.3m against 35.9m at ADAC, 10 percent. Dry braking is three to nil, 44.9m against 46.9m, and straight aquaplaning three to nil.
The Fulda answers on cost and deep snow. It was cheaper per 1000km in both calculations, 10 against 11.32 at Auto Bild in 2025, won both curved aquaplaning measurements and both snow slaloms, and it pulled harder in two of three snow traction runs.
Conclusion
The Bridgestone Blizzak 6 wins this comfortably, finishing ahead in all five shared tests, and one of those was an outright victory, 1st of 55 in Auto Bild's 2024 braking test with the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 20th. The others are 3rd of 22 against 18th at Auto Bild in 2025, 3rd of 31 against 13th at ADAC in 2025, 4th of 23 against 18th at Auto Bild in 2024 and 6th of 52 against 18th in the 2025 braking test. Wet braking is a clean sweep, five measurements to nil, and the biggest gap is 10 percent at ADAC, 32.3m against 35.9m. Dry braking is three to nil, straight aquaplaning three to nil, wet handling and the wet circle two to nil each, and wear three to nil, 53,000km against 43,990km at Auto Bild in 2025, 20.5 percent more, with 62 against 69mg/km/t of abrasion. Owners rate it 9.80 against 7.90.
The Fulda Kristall Control HP2 defends itself where budget tyres usually do. It was cheaper per 1000km in both calculations, 10 against 11.32 at Auto Bild in 2025, 11.7 percent less, and Auto Bild's panel rated it more comfortable, 8 points against 7.3. It also won both curved aquaplaning measurements, 2.55 against 2.45 m/sec2, both snow slaloms and two of three snow traction runs.
That gives a consistent shape: the Fulda gets moving on snow and costs less, while the Bridgestone stops shorter in every wet and dry braking measurement and lasts a fifth longer, which claws back much of the price difference. For safety in a European winter the Bridgestone is the clear choice.
Blizzak 6 vs Kristall Control HP2: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 or the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 the better tyre?
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 finished ahead 6 times and the Kristall Control HP2 not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Blizzak 6 scores 9.4 and the Kristall Control HP2 7.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Blizzak 6 or the Kristall Control HP2?
The Blizzak 6 led 14 of the 17 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 8.3% shorter in the wet across 6 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Blizzak 6 led 5 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.2% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Kristall Control HP2 led 5 of the 13 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Blizzak 6 lasted 9.3% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) and had 2.9% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.3/10 for the Blizzak 6 and 7.3/10 for the Kristall Control HP2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Blizzak 6 was 0.8 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.6/10 for the Blizzak 6 and 7.4/10 for the Kristall Control HP2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Blizzak 6 88% from 9 reviews and the Kristall Control HP2 70% from 12. 75% of Blizzak 6 owners would buy it again, against 58% for the Kristall Control HP2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the Blizzak 6 was the dearer tyre in 4 of them, by 32.1% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Blizzak 6 is made in 193 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the Kristall Control HP2 in 41 (15 to 19 inch). 35 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Blizzak 6 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Kristall Control HP2 C and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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