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Fulda EcoControl HP review

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Owners 66 · 18 reviews analysed Road tests 72 · 17 tests

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The Fulda EcoControl HP is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, comfort-oriented tire that excels in daily commuting and fuel efficiency. While it offers a quiet and smooth ride, users consistently note that it lacks the handling precision and wet-weather confidence required for spirited or performance-oriented driving.

Fulda EcoControl HP

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

How scores work
Relative score
0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests
0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews
0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

By owner reviews

66/100

From 18 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 61%
Dry
Overall dry
63.4
Corner stability
67.6
Dry traction
67.3
Steering response
66.1
Wet
Overall wet
66
Wet traction
67.6
Comfort
Overall comfort
66.4
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
66
Handling
Overall handling
67.3

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By road tests

72/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry
72.3
Wet
70.7
Noise
71.6
Treadwear
74.3
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
56.3%
Dry Handling
56.3%
Subj. Dry Handling
56.3%
Wet Braking
56.3%
Wet Handling
56.3%
Straight Aquaplaning
56.3%
Curved Aquaplaning
56.3%
Side G-Force on Wet surface
56.3%
Inside Noise level
75%
Outside Noise
75%
Rolling Resistance
68.8%
Wear
93.8%

Fulda EcoControl HP specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

SizeRetailer
165/60 R14 Amazon
185/55 R14 Amazon
185/60 R14 Amazon
185/65 R14 Amazon
175/65 R15 Amazon
185/55 R15 Amazon
185/60 R15 Amazon
195/50 R15 Amazon
195/55 R15 Amazon
195/60 R15 Amazon
205/60 R15 Amazon
205/65 R15 Amazon
215/65 R15 Amazon
195/50 R16 Amazon
215/65 R16 Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 18 owner reviews found online.

The Fulda EcoControl HP is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, comfort-oriented tire that excels in daily commuting and fuel efficiency. While it offers a quiet and smooth ride, users consistently note that it lacks the handling precision and wet-weather confidence required for spirited or performance-oriented driving.

Pros

  • High levels of ride comfort and low cabin noise
  • Excellent value for money in the mid-range segment
  • Strong fuel economy and low rolling resistance
  • Solid tread longevity for casual, non-sporty driving

Cons

  • Mediocre performance and grip in wet conditions
  • Lack of steering feedback and handling precision
  • Tendency for the rubber compound to harden over time
  • Not suitable for aggressive or sport-oriented driving styles

Worth knowing

  • Users report the tire is well-suited for family vehicles and city commuting where comfort is prioritized over performance.
  • Some drivers noted that the tire's sidewalls may feel soft or prone to 'curling' during cornering, which may be more pronounced on certain vehicle chassis.

Reviews from our readers

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17 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2019 Motor NAF/Vi Bilägare Summer Tire Test (Economy) · 205/55R16

1st of 6

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Motor NAF/Vi Bilägare

2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15

8th of 20
Best: Value · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 20th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking20th of 20
Wet Handling15th of 20
Dry Braking10th of 20
Dry Handling5th of 20
Rolling Resistance17th of 20
Straight Aqua6th of 20
Noise7th of 20
Value1st of 20
Price2nd of 20
Wear1st of 20
Total Cost of Ownership8th of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15

17th of 47

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2018 ADAC Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16

10th of 16

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2017 Mid Range tire Test · 205/55 R16

4th of 10
Best: Dry Handling · 3rd Weakest: Wet Handling · 5th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 10
Wet Handling5th of 10
Dry Braking5th of 10
Dry Handling3rd of 10

2016 AutoBild Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

6th of 15

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2016 Market Overview - Braking Test · 205/55 R16

7th of 50

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Summer tire Test · 185/60 R15

10th of 18

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2015 Market Overview - Braking Test · 185/50 R15

8th of 52

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2015 European tire Test 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16

7th of 19

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2015 ACE Summer Touring tire Test · 255/55 R16

8th of 12

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ACE

2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15

4th of 17

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2013 54 tire Braking Test · 195/65 R15

4th of 54

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2013 European Summer Touring tire Test · 225/45 R17

8th of 19

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2013 ACE Summer Touring tire Test · 195/65 R15

10th of 16

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ACE

2012 European Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16

11th of 14

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2012 ACE Touring Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

4th of 14

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ACE

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