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Fulda Kristall Montero 3 review

The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 is widely regarded as a high-performing winter tire, particularly praised for its exceptional traction and maneuverability in deep snow. While most users report a quiet, comfortable ride and impressive longevity, a small minority of drivers experienced handling inconsistencies on wet surfaces or in specific temperature ranges.

Relative score
85/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
84/100
32 reviews
Fulda Kristall Montero 3
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

84%
Would buy again 92%
Dry
Overall dry
84%
Corner stability
81%
Dry traction
89%
Steering response
85%
Wet
Overall wet
85%
Wet traction
90%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
87%
Ice
90%
Comfort
Overall comfort
89%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
88%
Handling
Overall handling
78%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 32 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 is widely regarded as a high-performing winter tire, particularly praised for its exceptional traction and maneuverability in deep snow. While most users report a quiet, comfortable ride and impressive longevity, a small minority of drivers experienced handling inconsistencies on wet surfaces or in specific temperature ranges.

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow and slush
  • High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Excellent tread wear and durability over high mileage
  • Strong value proposition relative to premium competitors

Cons

  • Occasional reports of understeer on wet or damp roads
  • Handling can feel sluggish or unresponsive in non-winter temperatures
  • Performance on pure ice is limited, consistent with most non-studded winter tires

Worth knowing

  • Users reported consistent performance across a wide range of vehicle sizes, from small city cars like the Citroen C1 and Fiat Punto to larger sedans like the Volvo S60 and Ford Mondeo.
  • Drivers of rear-wheel-drive vehicles specifically noted improved stability and grip in winter conditions.
Test results

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2022 ADAC Winter tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15

13th of 15
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