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Debica Frigo 2 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 1 road tests and 24 + 33 owner reviews. How we score

Kristall Montero 3 is ahead, 73–61

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Debica Frigo 2
Tire ADebica

Frigo 2

Winter

± 8

Tests 64 · 1 test Owners 59 · 24 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (ice braking)

Fulda Kristall Montero 3
Tire BFulda

Kristall Montero 3

Winter

± 8

Tests 68 · 1 test Owners 78 · 33 reviews

Best test result: #4 of 8 in 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (straight aquaplaning)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 54

    Dry

    Kristall Montero 3 +14
    68
    Why this score
    SourceFrigo 2Kristall Montero 3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests6064
    Reviews found online4575
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–191%92%

    Frigo 2: 60% × 60.2 + 40% × 44.5 = 54

    Kristall Montero 3: 60% × 64.2 + 40% × 74.6 = 68

  2. 56

    Wet

    Kristall Montero 3 +20
    76
    Why this score
    SourceFrigo 2Kristall Montero 3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests5772
    Reviews found online5481
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–190%95%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–181%92%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–191%98%

    Frigo 2: 60% × 56.9 + 40% × 54.4 = 56

    Kristall Montero 3: 60% × 72.1 + 40% × 80.9 = 76

  3. 72

    Snow

    Frigo 2 +1
    71
    Why this score
    SourceFrigo 2Kristall Montero 3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests7468
    Reviews found online7077
    Ice Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%87%
    Ice Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–094%86%
    Ice Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%89%
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–098%97%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–099%93%

    Frigo 2: 60% × 73.6 + 40% × 69.7 = 72

    Kristall Montero 3: 60% × 67.9 + 40% × 76.5 = 71

  4. 59

    Comfort

    Kristall Montero 3 +17
    76
    Why this score
    SourceFrigo 2Kristall Montero 3
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online5579

    Frigo 2: 40% × 65.9 (est.) + 60% × 54.7 = 59

    Kristall Montero 3: 40% × 70.7 (est.) + 60% × 79.2 = 76

    No road tests of comfort for Frigo 2 or Kristall Montero 3. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 68

    Treadwear

    Kristall Montero 3 +7
    75
    Why this score
    SourceFrigo 2Kristall Montero 3
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online6980

    Frigo 2: 60% × 67.2 (est.) + 40% × 68.5 = 68

    Kristall Montero 3: 60% × 71.3 (est.) + 40% × 79.6 = 75

    No road tests of treadwear for Frigo 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for Kristall Montero 3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  6. 53

    Handling (owners)

    Kristall Montero 3 +23
    76
    Why this score
    SourceFrigo 2Kristall Montero 3
    Reviews found online5376
  7. 73

    Efficiency

    Frigo 2 +2
    71
    Why this score
    SourceFrigo 2Kristall Montero 3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests7371
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%96%
Scores at a glance
CategoryDebica Frigo 2Fulda Kristall Montero 3
Relative Score 61 73
Dry 54 68
Wet 56 76
Snow 72 71
Comfort 59 76
Treadwear 68 75
Handling (owners) 53 76
Efficiency 73 71

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Frigo 2

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Kristall Montero 3

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Debica Frigo 2 finished ahead 0 times and Fulda Kristall Montero 3 1 times.

DisciplineCategoryFrigo 2Kristall Montero 3ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 91% 92% −1.4 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 90% 95% −5.4 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Wet Braking Wet 81% 92% −10.7 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Wet Handling Wet 91% 98% −6.5 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Ice Braking Snow 100% 87% +13.2 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Ice Handling Snow 94% 86% +8.5 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Ice Traction Snow 100% 89% +11.5 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Snow Braking Snow 98% 97% +1.7 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Snow Traction Snow 99% 93% +6.1 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 100% 96% +3.6 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #5/8 #4/8 – 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Frigo 2

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and performance in deep snow
  • Highly competitive price-to-quality ratio
  • Satisfactory tread wear and durability over multiple seasons

Cons

  • Poor grip and braking performance on wet asphalt
  • Noticeable road noise at higher speeds
  • Soft sidewalls leading to a 'floating' sensation on highways
All owner themes in the Frigo 2 review

Tire B Kristall Montero 3

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

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
All owner themes in the Kristall Montero 3 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Debica Frigo 2 B · Fulda Kristall Montero 3
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available2317
Rim diameters13″ – 16″13″ – 16″
Sizes in common1515

Which one should you actually buy?

Debica Frigo 2

Fulda Kristall Montero 3

Winner: Fulda Kristall Montero 3 — better handling, wet and comfort. Where the Debica Frigo 2 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Fulda Kristall Montero 3 scores 76 vs 53 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Fulda Kristall Montero 3 scores 76 vs 56 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Fulda Kristall Montero 3 scores 76 vs 59 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Fulda Kristall Montero 3 scores 68 vs 54 on dry.

Tire A · Debica Frigo 2
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Frigo 2 or Kristall Montero 3?

Which is better in the wet, Frigo 2 or Kristall Montero 3?

Fulda Kristall Montero 3, 76 vs 56 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Frigo 2 or Kristall Montero 3?

Fulda Kristall Montero 3, 68 vs 54 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Frigo 2 or Kristall Montero 3?

Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 71 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, Frigo 2 or Kristall Montero 3?

Fulda Kristall Montero 3, 76 vs 59 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Frigo 2 or Kristall Montero 3?

Fulda Kristall Montero 3, 75 vs 68 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Frigo 2 or Kristall Montero 3?

Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 71 on the efficiency score, within 3 points.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology