Fulda SportControl 2

Fulda again offers high quality German technology at a wallet-friendly price without compromising on performance. The SportControl 2 aims to provide enhanced performance on wet and dry roads.

Tire review data from 28 tire reviews averaging 82% over 190,200 miles driven, and 14 tests with an average result of 9th.

Dry Grip 83%
Wet Grip 84%
Road Feedback 81%
Handling 77%
Wear 79%
Comfort 92%
Buy again 79%

First On MarketMay 2021
Wheel Size17 - 20"
Width205 - 275mm
Profile30 - 55
Rolling ResistanceB - D
Wet GripA - B
Noise (dB)70 - 73
Winter RatingNot Winter Rated

The SportControl 2 is ranked 20th of 147 Summer Ultra High Performance tires.

This tire replaced the Fulda SportControl.

Tests Included

14

Best Result

3rd

Worst Result

18th

Average Result

9th

Latest Tire Test Results

2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
7th of 16 tires
  • The Fulda SportControl 2 achieves a good rating on dry roads but does not surpass a satisfactory rating in wet conditions, impacting its overall safety rating. On dry roads, it provides satisfactory steering feedback but is considered safe at the limit, with its braking distance rated clearly good compared to the test field. However, on wet surfaces, the SportControl 2 misses a good rating, showing strength in aquaplaning resistance but only achieving satisfactory results in wet braking and handling, offering a medium level of grip and suboptimal combination of longitudinal and lateral forces. In terms of environmental impact, the SportControl 2 narrowly misses a good rating, with its projected mileage and wear assessed as just satisfactory. However, its efficiency is rated as good due to low weight and fuel consumption.
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2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test
10th of 21 tires
  • Balanced safe handling properties on wet roads, low price.
  • Extended wet braking distances, slightly delayed steering behavior.
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2017 Tire Tests

SizeFuelWetNoise
17 inch
215/45R17 91 Y XLCB71
205/50R17 93 Y XLCA71
215/55R17 98 Y XLCA71
225/50R17 98 Y XLCB71
225/45R17 94 Y XLCB70
225/45R17 91 YCB70
18 inch
255/35R18 94 Y XLCA72
245/40R18 97 Y XLCA71
225/40R18 92 Y XLCA71
245/45R18 100 Y XLCA71
19 inch
235/35R19 91 Y XLDA71
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Questions and Answers for the Fulda SportControl 2

2021-06-09 - Dear experts, I discovered that the design of Fulda SportControl 2 tire is exactly identical to Dunlop Sport! Fulda and Dunlop brands belongs to Goodyear corporation but is really strange how it’s possible one design to be used on different brands tires? I understand that they have all copyrights to all their designs brands, but my opinion is that design as a unique signature of any product shouldn’t be copied! Another strange thing is that tire model Fulda SportControl 2 is fully transparently presented on official site with all commercial and technical specifications (pictures, tests reviews, key benefits) with many independent reviews, videos, test…, but model Dunlop Sport can’t be found nowhere on internet neither on Dunlop’s official site! the model appears to be hidden from the public! Do you have explanation? What is your opinion? Thank you

Which Dunlop Sport tire do you mean? The latest generation of Dunlop Sports tires is the SportMaxx RT2, which is a different pattern from the Sportcontrol 2. It is likely the case that the Dunlop moulds have been passed down to Fulda, but the compound is different so it's a different tire.


2022-05-15 - hi, are the fulda sport control2 run flats if so which fulda tires are none run flats Regards Neil.

We are not aware of any runflat sizes of the Fulda SportControl 2.


2023-10-25 - I have the same question of the “2021-06-09 Q&A”. My local store have Dunlop “Sport”. This is an example of pattern tire, identical of Fulda: "https://universalgomme.it/tire-detail.php?id=733451"

I'm afraid we don't have a lot of knowledge off the Dunlop "Sport", however it's worth noting Fulda and Dunlop are sister companies (both owned by Goodyear) so it's likely there is some transfer of technology in order to be efficient.


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Top 3 Fulda SportControl 2 Reviews

Given 86% while driving a Ford Mondeo (205/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
Great tire. Have been use it for 5 days so far. Very comfortable, and no noise at all! Nothing...Handling is astonished! Dry grip is preety good, dont know nothing about wet grip, didnt have a chance to test it yet. First time i bought Fulda in my life and im really satisfied, for now...
Helpful 284 - tire reviewed on March 24, 2017
Given 60% while driving a Audi A4 3.0 litre TDI S Line Quattro (235/45 R17 V) on mostly country roads for 10,000 spirited miles
I use these tires for 10000 km now. On dry they have average grip, but if at curve you drive with more speed they lose grip very rapid and the control is hard. Bad tire.
Helpful 172 - tire reviewed on August 21, 2017
Given 87% while driving a Mercedes Benz C180K Avantgarde (245/40 R17) on a combination of roads for 500 easy going miles
A good mid range tire which I would describe as a slightly softer touring tire. Definitely not a UHP in terms of outright grip. The tires do everything well for normal daily driving. They perform well in the wet and dry but overall better in the dry. They give a good progressive feel but not the direct feel you might get from a £130 plus tire in this size. My previous tires were Pirelli P7 Cintarato which I've moved away from due to tire wall cracking after only a couple of seasons. My reasoning for selecting the Fulda was overall good reviews across multiple review websites, price, made in Germany (and they are, which for some reason I find reassuring), specification (95Y) which tells me the carcass will be robust and tire walls perhaps a little stiffer than 91's. Fulda has also been in business for many, many years so they must be doing something right. The way I figure it if I have paid less than £100 each fitted and get a couple of seasons I'm happy. With the Pirellis currently at £150 each I don't fancy taking the risk again. It was also great to see a side wall protector which is rare at this price point.

Comparing the two brands I would say the Fulda Sport Control 2 are quieter, made of a softer rubber compound, and more comfortable. The Pirelli's I have no doubt last much longer (harder rubber compound) and perhaps have a slight edge in the wet even though the Fulda's are labelled to be better. The Pirelli's also have the edge in terms of road feedback, break away communication and tire sidewall design. Pound for pound I am happy with my decision. The difference between the two is not great enough to warrant the extra expense and for mainly local commuting they will be just fine. Also, having spent less I can afford to get fresh tires every couple of years which will always be better than older rubber. I can't comment on wear as they have not been fitted for long.

My tire size was 245/40/17 95Y. My main driving is local runs of around 10-15 miles per day and I then typically use the car twice a year for european trips. I don't drive hard and fast but do like to feel the communication of the car especially on faster country roads and these tires give that enjoyment.
Helpful 34 - tire reviewed on December 7, 2023
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Latest Fulda SportControl 2 Reviews

Given 71% while driving a MINI Cooper S (205/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
Came with the car, OK for now, will switch to some PS4s soon.
Helpful 7 - tire reviewed on November 19, 2024
Given 44% while driving a Toyota Corolla (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
I don`t recommend these tires. I had them fitted on the car when I bought it. There is absolute lack of feedback from the tires. You are near the limit and there is no communication. I found it very dangerous and tried it only once. I never experienced such a behavior, but I am used to premium and sporty tires. Overall I don`t recommend them, but their might be fine for some slow city driving...
Helpful 7 - tire reviewed on November 12, 2024
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Given 87% while driving a Peugeot 607 (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 8,000 spirited miles
Excellent tires for an acceptable price. I mostly drove premium brands, but last month I bought Fulda Sportcontrol2 on sale and they are better than I expected. Extremely quiet, excellent on dry and wet, comfortable and give a nice feeling on the steering wheel. The car is a Peugeot 607 2.2hdi 170HP and the size is 225/50r17. The price was around 400e for 4 tires. My sincere recommendation
Helpful 17 - tire reviewed on April 12, 2024
Given 91% while driving a Alfa Romeo Giuiletta (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Wow. I'm impressed with these tires. I replaced the existing Hankooks with the Fuldas and the improvements can be seen - and felt - on all levels. Dry grip is better than the Hankooks - as is wet grip - which inspires confidence in general driving whatever the conditions. The biggest differences though are in driving comfort and steering feedback with tire noise much reduced too. It all results in a competent tire that keeps it's composure when the need for spirited driving arises. The only area that is a slight negative is slightly increased tire wear but that's a compromise I can live with. The Fulda Sport Contact 2 is not the cheapest on the market but then it's nowhere near the most expensive either. A full set of four tires in my car's size cost the same a pair of Michelin's so in that respect the Fuldas represent very good value for money. I like these tires and would absolutely buy them again.
Helpful 25 - tire reviewed on January 22, 2024
Given 94% while driving a Alfa Romeo Giuiletta (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
These tires perform over and above the previous Hankook tires fitted to the car when I purchased it. Not the most expensive tire on the market but certainly not the cheapest. Great value with assured grip in all conditions. I love this tire.
Helpful 28 - tire reviewed on November 6, 2023
Given 77% while driving a Citroën DS4 (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
Honestly bought these tires last year and I must say I am very impressed by the wet handling. Here it rains very often and most of the time there are quite big puddles in the middle of the highway. Not once did I feel any uncertainty in the steering. Overall pretty impressed with the Tire performance so far. Unfortunately have no overview of the wear yet, but hoping it’ll be above average
Helpful 42 - tire reviewed on October 25, 2022
Given 93% while driving a Mercedes Benz CL500 (255/40 R19) on a combination of roads for 17,000 average miles
I drive different cars every day and am an automotive expert. These tires are very good. I have the opportunity to compare them in the same conditions with other similar ones and I say that the tires are great. They are much more stable after 50% wear compared to many other premium brands.
Helpful 46 - tire reviewed on August 1, 2022
Given 80% while driving a Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro (245/45 R18) on mostly town for 22,000 easy going miles
Great tire for a midsize or upper class sedan or similar - great grip both in the dry and in the wet, copes well with aquaplaning and is very comfortable. Smooth ride and very quiet and nice handling at the same time. Great balance between grip and comfort. All 4 tires balanced very well - under 15 grams on any of the wheels. Three drawbacks: 1) New tire thread was under 7 mm deep - to my mind, very little for a normal road going tire. 2) Wear. Partly this is due to mentioned above. Tires lasted for about 35000 kms of normal use. 3) With thread deepness under 5 mm the look of the tire is very generic - 4 grooves and nothing else. The tire still performed well. At around 3 mm wet performance decreased significantly.
Helpful 55 - tire reviewed on February 21, 2022
Given 91% while driving a Audi 1.8T Quattro (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 48,000 average miles
Really good feeling both in wet and dry conditions. Lasted 48000km
Helpful 35 - tire reviewed on December 24, 2021
Given 39% while driving a Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro (245/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 4,500 average miles
The Tire feels comfortable at low inner city speeds. That is its only quality. Noise levels are on the high side at speeds above 60kph. Dry grip is average and becomes low as speeds increase. It is outright scary at speeds above 150 kph when even in slight corners the car feels unstable at speed and steering is vague. Even the relative comfort disappears at higher autobahn speeds. This behavior also applies to wet conditions. In comparison, to my previous tires this tire has disappointed in every aspect. If your car is relatively powerful/heavy and you intend to use it for long stretches on the highway I would avoid it. Its comfort at low speed might be enticing for people who intend this tire for motoring in cities only.
Helpful 47 - tire reviewed on July 15, 2021
Given 80% while driving a Volvo S80 T4 (235/35 R19 V) on a combination of roads for 4,000 spirited miles
Bought 2nd hand for my ASA TEC GT4 wheels in 235/35/19. Fitted on my 2001 Volvo S80 2.4T with about 230BHP. They impressed me very much, and to be honest I didn't expect much from the tire. But they are a good all round tire and at the same being friendly for the wallet because 19 inch tires don't come cheap (if you want some quality). I don't ask the maximum from tires, but they are confidence inspiring (in the wet & dry). Im from the Netherlands, the summers are getting a bit hotter, but there is still a lot of rain throughout the year. I will be replacing them soon as they have about 2mm left, but I enjoyed them a lot.
Helpful 48 - tire reviewed on January 16, 2021
Given 93% while driving a Kia Motors XCEED, 1.4 T GDI, MT, 2020 (215/55 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 8,000 average miles
I have replaced Michelin energy saver +, with Fulda SportControl 2. Fulda are much better tires. For me they have a very precise balance of handling, grip and comfort.
Helpful 48 - tire reviewed on November 22, 2020