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.

This tyre replaced the Fulda SportControl.

Dry Grip 85%
Wet Grip 85%
Road Feedback 83%
Handling 79%
Wear 80%
Comfort 94%
Buy again 83%

Tyre review data from 24 tyre reviews averaging 84% over 172,200 miles driven.

The SportControl 2 is ranked 13th of 143 Summer Ultra High Performance tyres.

Latest Tyre Test Results

2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 7th of 16 tyres

  • Overall - 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 Tyre Test - 10th of 21 tyres

  • Positive - Balanced safe handling properties on wet roads, low price.
  • Negative - Extended wet braking distances, slightly delayed steering behavior.
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2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview - 18th of 48 tyres

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2024 Tyre Tests

  • 7th: 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (215/55 R17)
  • 2023 Tyre Tests

  • 10th: 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test (225/45 R18)
  • 18th: 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview (225/45 R18)
  • 2022 Tyre Tests

  • 8th: 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test (225/45 R18)
  • 10th: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (215/55 R17)
  • 11th: 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview (215/55 R17)
  • 2020 Tyre Tests

  • 3rd: 2020 ACE Mid Range Summer Tyre Test (215/55 R17)
  • 9th: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (245/45 R18)
  • 12th: 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test (245/45 R18)
  • 2019 Tyre Tests

  • 6th: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (225/45 R17)
  • 11th: 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test (245/45 R18)
  • 12th: 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout (225/45 R17)
  • 2017 Tyre Tests

  • 6th: 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (225/50 R17)
  • 9th: 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Shootout (225/50 R17)
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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 tyre do you mean? The latest generation of Dunlop Sports tyres 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 tyre.


    2022-05-15 - hi, are the fulda sport control2 run flats if so which fulda tyres 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 tyre, identical of Fulda: "https://universalgomme.it/tyre-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 tyre. 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 266 - tyre 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 153 - tyre 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 tyre which I would describe as a slightly softer touring tyre. Definitely not a UHP in terms of outright grip. The tyres 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 tyre in this size. My previous tyres were Pirelli P7 Cintarato which I've moved away from due to tyre 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 tyre 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 tyre 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 tyres 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 tyre 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 tyres give that enjoyment.
    Helpful 16 - tyre reviewed on December 7, 2023
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    Latest Fulda SportControl 2 Reviews

    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 tyres. 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 tyre noise much reduced too. It all results in a competent tyre that keeps it's composure when the need for spirited driving arises. The only area that is a slight negative is slightly increased tyre 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 tyres 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 tyres and would absolutely buy them again.
    Helpful 6 - tyre 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 tyres perform over and above the previous Hankook tyres fitted to the car when I purchased it. Not the most expensive tyre on the market but certainly not the cheapest. Great value with assured grip in all conditions. I love this tyre.
    Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on November 6, 2023
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    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 Tyre performance so far. Unfortunately have no overview of the wear yet, but hoping it’ll be above average
    Helpful 23 - tyre 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 28 - tyre 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 tyre 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 tyres balanced very well - under 15 grams on any of the wheels. Three drawbacks: 1) New tyre thread was under 7 mm deep - to my mind, very little for a normal road going tyre. 2) Wear. Partly this is due to mentioned above. Tyres lasted for about 35000 kms of normal use. 3) With thread deepness under 5 mm the look of the tyre is very generic - 4 grooves and nothing else. The tyre still performed well. At around 3 mm wet performance decreased significantly.
    Helpful 34 - tyre 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 21 - tyre 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 Tyre 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 tyre 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 tyre for motoring in cities only.
    Helpful 26 - tyre 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 tyre. But they are a good all round tyre and at the same being friendly for the wallet because 19 inch tyres don't come cheap (if you want some quality). I don't ask the maximum from tyres, 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 30 - tyre 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 tyres. For me they have a very precise balance of handling, grip and comfort.
    Helpful 31 - tyre reviewed on November 22, 2020
    Given 73% while driving a Vauxhall Corsa D (195/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 8,000 spirited miles
    I did a fair bit of research into choosing these tyres. They have performed really well on the road apart from wear. Had them approx 8-9000 miles on the fronts. Down to 3mm already. My daughter does drive it quite quickly, but had over 11000 miles from the Goodyears. I shall replace them toward the end of the year.
    Helpful 22 - tyre reviewed on June 9, 2020
    Given 76% while driving a BMW 120d M sport (245/35 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 300 spirited miles
    This tyre performs far better than some of the negative reviews suggests. Just don't mistake it for an UHP tyre. It is very comfortable and extremely quiet with large reserves of grip in both wet and dry conditions. Many tyres are relatively quiet on smooth surfaces, but this tyre makes NO noise on good surfaces. Impressive for a 245 section tyre. Rough surfaces will cause noise, but that goes for any tyre. Even so, it is never intrusive. If you are considering a touring tyre, you should shortlist Fulda Sport Control 2. If you have lots of motorway miles, you should put it high on that list. Not least for the smooth ride, low noise level and 4 wide drainage channels that allow it to deal surprisingly well with standing water. Now, if you crave steering feel...you will, like me, be left wanting. There is plenty of grip, it's just not a talkative tyre...like most touring tyres it masks bumps nicely, as it should...but that same characteristic means it also slurs your steering input and masks feedback. I have not spent the low miles I put on this tyre pootling about, I have pushed it to test it thoroughly. There really is plenty of grip, the tyre just doesn't let you know. Frustrating for any petrol-head. Even so, I would strongly recommend it over most other touring tyres. The safety reserve in grip and the low noise levels are above average. The low rolling resistance is welcome bonus.
    Helpful 35 - tyre reviewed on May 3, 2020
    Mercedes Benz (245/40 R18 W) on mostly motorways for 5,000 spirited miles
    I have driven them for 7000km on E55 AMG in Summer mostly fast on dry curvy Autobahn. Very good handling ( Not to light, precise). Very good grip when warmed up. Top comfort and quiet. Wear was normal. Changed them because they become to old for me. In comparison to my new Hankook s1 evo3 they where much better from the comfort. The evo3 is extemely hard even at normal tirepressure and gives to light Steuerung feel. Perhaps i change Back to Fulda.
    Helpful 32 - tyre reviewed on April 21, 2020