Fulda MultiControl review
The Fulda MultiControl is viewed as a reliable, long-lasting all-season tire that offers competent grip in standard conditions but suffers from imprecise steering feedback. While users appreciate its durability and tread longevity, performance appears to degrade significantly as the tire ages, particularly regarding wet-weather traction.
Owners rate it 29.2 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
66%By road tests
36.8%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Fulda MultiControl is viewed as a reliable, long-lasting all-season tire that offers competent grip in standard conditions but suffers from imprecise steering feedback. While users appreciate its durability and tread longevity, performance appears to degrade significantly as the tire ages, particularly regarding wet-weather traction.
Pros
- Excellent tread longevity and wear resistance
- Competent grip levels during the initial years of use
- Neutral handling characteristics in dry and wet conditions
Cons
- Vague and spongy steering feedback
- Significant decline in wet grip performance after several years of use
- Uneven tread wear patterns reported in some instances
Worth knowing
- Users reported high mileage capabilities, with one instance reaching 45,000 km while maintaining significant tread depth.
- The tire exhibits a tendency for center-tread wear, suggesting sensitivity to inflation pressure or vehicle alignment.
10 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 All Season 30 tire Braking Test · 225/40 R18
28th of 30
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 27th of 30 | |
| Dry Braking | 30th of 30 |
2024 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
27th of 37
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 27th of 37 | |
| Dry Braking | 36th of 37 |
2023 All Season tire 35 Set Shootout · 225/45 R17
29th of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 27th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 32nd of 35 |
2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16
31st of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 20th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 35th of 35 |
2021 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
30th of 32
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 28th of 32 | |
| Dry Braking | 32nd of 32 |
2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
25th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 25th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 24th of 31 |
2019 ACE GTU All Season tire Test · 205/60 R16
2nd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2019 All Season tire Performance Overview · 225/45 R17
28th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 27th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 24th of 31 |
2018 27 All Season tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
13th of 27
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2018 Gute Fahrt Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 12th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 12th of 12 |