Fulda EcoControl HP - Test Results

Test Statistics

16

Tests Completed

8^th

Average Position

4^th

Best Result

17^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Fulda EcoControl HP delivers mid-pack to upper-mid results across 16 summer tests, with standout value and longevity. It posts multiple top-6 overall finishes and strong braking-screening results in large shootouts (4/54 in 2013; 6/50 in 2016; 8/52 in 2015), indicating competitive safety performance in straight-line stops. Its best showing includes top-tier wear and ownership cost (Test 1: best wear, best value, 2nd lowest price), and several solid overall placements (4/17 ADAC 2014; 4/14 ACE 2012; 6/15 AutoBild 2016; 7/19 ADAC/Warentest 2015).

Weaknesses emerge in wet performance variability and efficiency: a last-place wet braking in the 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15 full test and below-average rolling resistance (17/20) drag down consistency. Dry handling/braking are generally competent (often top third), and aquaplaning and noise results are acceptable, but wet grip dispersion limits top-award potential. Overall, it's a value-led touring tyre with strong cost-per-mile and decent all-round capability, but with notable wet outliers and efficiency shortcomings.

Performance Strengths

Value and Wear Strong Details
• 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15: 1/20 wear (49,920 km), 1/20 value (best cost/1000 km), 2/20 price
• 2016 AutoBild 205/55 R16 full test: 6/15 overall (good cost/benefit context)
Braking Shootouts (Safety Screening) Strong Details
• 2013 54-tyre braking test: 4/54
• 2016 50-tyre braking test: 6/50
• 2015 52-tyre braking test: 8/52
Dry Performance (Handling/Braking) Moderate Details
• 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15: 5/20 dry handling (+1.6% from best), 9/20 dry braking (+7.2% from best)
• 2017 Mid Range Test: 3/10 dry handling (+0.4% from best), 5/10 dry braking (+1.3% from best)
Overall Results Consistency (Upper-Mid Finishes) Moderate Details
• 2014 ADAC 195/65 R15: 4/17
• 2012 ACE 205/55 R16: 4/14
• 2015 ADAC/Warentest 205/55 R16: 7/19
• 2016 AutoBild 205/55 R16: 6/15
• 2017 Mid Range 205/55 R16: 4/10

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Weather Performance (Grip Variability) Strong Details
• 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15: 20/20 wet braking (+15.5% from best), 14/20 wet handling (+4.4% from best)
• 2017 Mid Range Test: 4/10 wet braking (+6.6% from best), 5/10 wet handling (+3.3% from best) showing variability
Efficiency (Rolling Resistance) Moderate Details
• 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15: 17/20 rolling resistance (+31.3% from best)
• Value advantage achieved via price/wear rather than low RR
Awards/Test Wins (Top-tier Recognition) Moderate Details
• No overall test wins across 16 tests; average position 7.9
• Multiple mid-pack results (e.g., 10/18 Auto Bild 2015; 10/16 ACE 2013; 12/14 European 2012)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test

2018
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

Strong:
Price, Value, Wear

Weak:
Wet Braking

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