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Fulda Kristall Montero 3 - Test Results

Test Statistics

11

Tests Completed

9th

Average Position

4th

Best Result

17th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 shows mixed winter performance with a long lifecycle of tests. It achieves occasional solid overall results (4/16 in ADAC 2015; 4/12 in 2010; 4/8 in AC 2017) but is frequently mid-to-lower tier in larger, tougher fields (13/15 ADAC 2022; 17/18 Auto Bild 2015; 9/9 ACE 2013). Patterns indicate average dry/wet capability with notable wet shortfalls in some tests and only moderate snow/ice traction, while rolling resistance is occasionally competitive. Overall, it trends toward budget-oriented performance with sporadic strengths rather than consistent excellence.

Performance Strengths
  • Overall Value/Mid-Pack Competence Moderate
    • 4/16 overall in 2015 ADAC 165/70 R14
    • 4/12 overall in 2010 European Winter Tyre Test Part 2
    • 4/8 overall in 2017 AC 185/65 R15
  • Rolling Efficiency Minor
    • 2017 AC: Rolling Resistance 8.29 kg/t (4/8, +3.8% from best)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight-line) Minor
    • 2017 AC: Straight Aqua 84.7 km/h (4/8, +4.6% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Performance Strong
    • 2015 Auto Bild Top 18: 17/18 overall with editorial note: Fulda struggled in wet categories
    • 2017 AC: Wet Braking 32.67 m (5/8, +9.3% from best) and Wet Handling 14.1 s (5/8, +2.2% from best)
    • 2022 ADAC: 13/15 overall (indicative of wet and mixed-conditions deficits)
  • Ice Traction and Braking Moderate
    • 2017 AC: Ice Braking 22.47 m (6/8, +15.2% from best)
    • 2017 AC: Ice Traction 7.33 s (7/8, +12.9% from best) and Ice Handling 30.1 s (7/8, +16.7% from best)
  • Consistency Across Tests Moderate
    • 9/9 overall in 2013 ACE
    • 10/12 overall in 2010 Auto Bild
    • 13/15 overall in 2022 ADAC
  • Snow Traction Moderate
    • 2017 AC: Snow Traction 5.18 s (7/8, +7.5% from best)
    • 2017 AC: Snow Braking 16.34 m (6/8, +3.5% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

13
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2022 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15

2022
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The FULDA Kristall Montero 3 shows weaknesses in the dry and in the wet, in both criteria it is rated as sufficient. Despite the good snow and ice properties, the recommendation for the Kristall Mo...
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4
of 8
2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15

2017
Winner: Nokian WR D4

Weak:
Ice Handling, Ice Traction, Snow Traction
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17
of 18
2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Winter Tyre Test

2015
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

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4
of 16
2015 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 165/70 R14

2015
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 9

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13
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2015 Winter Tyre Market Overview

2015
Winner: Dunlop Winter Response 2

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6
of 14
2014 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 175/65 R14

2014
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

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9
of 9
2013 ACE Winter Tyre Test

2013
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Conditionally Recommended
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9
of 14
2011 European Winter Tyre Test - 195/65 R15

2011
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS830

Best on snow, slight weakness on both wet and dry roads
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10
of 12
2010 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

2010
Winner: Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D

Satisfactory.
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4
of 12
2010 European Winter Tyre Test Part 2

2010
Winner: Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D

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of 13
2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test

2010
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS830

While offering strong braking in the snow, the Fulda Kristall Montero 3 provides average snow handling. A good dry performance is let down by a poor wet result.
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