Fulda EcoControl HP review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 72% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 65 · 18 reviews analysed Road tests 73 · 2 tests
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Fulda EcoControl HP has a Relative Score of 69 out of 100 among summer tires. In 17 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 1 times and in the top three 1 times. Testers rate it best for treadwear (75) and weakest for efficiency (65). 18 owner reviews rate it 65 out of 100. 61% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 1 wear test: about 50,000 km (31,000 miles), newest 2018.
Fulda is Goodyear's mid-range brand, made in Germany, Poland and France.
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
65/100From 18 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
73/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
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.
17 published test appearances (2 in the score)
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 7
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
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 20th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 17th of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 6th of 20 | |
| Noise | 7th of 20 | |
| Value | 1st of 20 | |
| Price | 2nd of 20 | |
| Wear | 1st of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 8th 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
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd 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
Fulda EcoControl HP specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | B in 74% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | D in 61% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 69–71 dB |
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