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Fulda SportControl 2 review
The Fulda SportControl 2 is widely regarded as a high-value, comfort-oriented touring tire that excels in daily driving conditions. While it may not satisfy drivers seeking true Ultra-High Performance (UHP) feedback or track-day precision, it consistently earns praise for its exceptional noise suppression, ride smoothness, and reliable wet-weather performance.
Relative score
74/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
82/100
29 reviews
Road tests
66/100
14 published tests
Owners rate it 16.2 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
82%
Would buy again
80%
Dry
Wet
Comfort
Treadwear
Handling
By road tests
65.8%By discipline (% of best in test)
From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 29 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Fulda SportControl 2 is widely regarded as a high-value, comfort-oriented touring tire that excels in daily driving conditions. While it may not satisfy drivers seeking true Ultra-High Performance (UHP) feedback or track-day precision, it consistently earns praise for its exceptional noise suppression, ride smoothness, and reliable wet-weather performance.
Pros
- Exceptional noise suppression and ride comfort
- Strong wet-weather traction and aquaplaning resistance
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium brands
- Predictable and stable handling for daily commuting
Cons
- Lack of steering feedback and communication at the limit
- Faster-than-average tread wear reported by some users
- Not suitable for aggressive or high-speed spirited driving
- Lower-than-average initial tread depth
Worth knowing
- Users of midsize and upper-class sedans frequently report high satisfaction with the tire's balance of comfort and handling.
- Drivers of high-performance vehicles (e.g., E55 AMG) noted that while the tire is comfortable and precise, it lacks the aggressive feedback expected from dedicated UHP tires.
Test results
14 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Summer Braking Super tire Test - How do 52 tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? · 245/45 R19
21st of 50
Best: Dry Braking · 21st
Weakest: Wet Braking · 22nd
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 22nd of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 21st of 50 |
2025 Summer tire Test Shootout · 225/40 R18
30th of 52
Best: Dry Braking · 26th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 33rd
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 33rd of 52 | |
| Dry Braking | 26th of 52 |
2024 ADAC Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
7th of 16
Best: Curved Aquaplaning · 3rd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 15th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 16 | |
| Noise | 11th of 16 | |
| Value | 13th of 16 | |
| Price | 8th of 16 | |
| Wear | 12th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 9th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 14th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 11th of 16 |
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18
10th of 20
Best: Wear · 7th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 20th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 20th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 17th of 20 | |
| Noise | 14th of 20 | |
| Value | 12th of 20 | |
| Price | 10th of 20 | |
| Wear | 7th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 9th of 20 |
2023 Summer tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18
18th of 48
Best: Dry Braking · 14th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 24th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 24th of 48 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 48 |
2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18
8th of 11
Best: Curved Aquaplaning · 2nd
Weakest: Dry Braking · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 11 | |
| Noise | 5th of 11 | |
| Price | 5th of 11 |
2022 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
10th of 21
Best: Wet Circle · 7th
Weakest: Noise · 18th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 21 | |
| Wet Handling | 15th of 21 | |
| Wet Circle | 7th of 21 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 21 | |
| Dry Handling | 17th of 21 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 21 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 21 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 12th of 21 | |
| Noise | 18th of 21 | |
| Value | 10th of 21 | |
| Wear | 10th of 21 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 11th of 21 |
2022 Summer tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
11th of 44
Best: Wet Braking · 11th
Weakest: Dry Braking · 13th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 44 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 44 |
2020 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 245/45 R18
10th of 20
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Straight Aqua · 19th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 12th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 13th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 19th of 20 | |
| Noise | 5th of 20 | |
| Value | 18th of 20 | |
| Price | 17th of 20 | |
| Wear | 13th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 12th of 20 |
2020 ACE Mid Range Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
3rd of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
12th of 49
Best: Dry Braking · 10th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 14th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 49 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 49 |
2019 Auto Bild Sports Car tire Test · 245/45 R18
11th of 11
Best: Rolling Resistance · 2nd
Weakest: Straight Aqua · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 9th of 11 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 11 | |
| Price | 3rd of 11 |
2019 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
6th of 20
Best: Dry Braking · 4th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 15th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 13th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 13th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 11th of 20 | |
| Noise | 8th of 20 | |
| Value | 6th of 20 | |
| Price | 5th of 20 | |
| Wear | 12th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 7th of 20 |
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
12th of 45
Best: Dry Braking · 4th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 15th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 45 |