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Falken EuroWinter HS02
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Falken EuroWinter HS02

Winter
Upper-middle
7.2 /10 Conditionally recommended

The EuroWinter HS02 is one of the few affordable winter tires with good mileage and low rolling resistance. It offers strong driving characteristics, with only slight weaknesses on snow.

Head-to-Head Comparison

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

FalkenThis tyre
EuroWinter HS02
7.2
HankookUpper-middle
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.2
Better at: Snow handling, Wet handling, Snow traction
Worse at: Dry braking, Exterior noise, Wet circle cornering
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 2
7.2
Better at: Snow handling, Wet handling, Snow traction
Worse at: Dry handling, Aquaplaning - cross
GoodyearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.5
Better at: Snow handling, Wet handling, Snow traction
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
9.4
Better at: Snow handling, Snow traction, Wet handling
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
9.2
Better at: Snow handling, Snow traction, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry braking
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro+
7.2
Better at: Wet handling, Snow handling, Snow traction
Worse at: Dry braking, Exterior noise
LinglongBudget
Sport Master Winter
5.7
Better at: Snow handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Exterior noise
MichelinPremium
Alpin 7
8.5
Better at: Snow handling, Snow traction, Wet handling
Worse at: Wet circle cornering
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870
9.9
Better at: Snow handling, Wet handling, Snow traction
DunlopPremium
Winter Sport 5
8.6
Better at: Snow handling, Snow traction, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Dry handling
NokianUpper-middle
Snowproof 2
7.3
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Snow handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry handling, Dry braking
GT
Radial Winter Pro 2 evo
7.2
Better at: Snow handling, Snow traction, Wet braking
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Dry handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac
6.7
Better at: Wet handling, Wet braking, Snow handling
Worse at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
ZeetexBudget
WH 1000
3.6
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry braking
MichelinPremium
Alpin 6
6.9
Better at: Snow traction, Wet handling, Snow handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Reliable and safe handling on dry roads

Good performance on wet roads, including effective aquaplaning prevention

Low rolling resistance contributes to reduced fuel consumption and good efficiency

Good predicted durability with low tread wear

Weaknesses

Noticeable weaknesses on snowy or icy winter roads

History

EuroWinter HS012017–20226.8EuroWinter HS022023–20257.2
2022

Falken EuroWinter HS02 was launched and replaced Falken EuroWinter HS01.

2023
1× Tested
ADAC205/60 R16#11Satisfactory
2024
2× Tested
ADAC205/55 R16#7Satisfactory
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#22
2025
1× Tested
AutoMotorSport215/55 R17#9Satisfactory
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Tests (4)

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4 Tests 3× Recommended
AutoMotorSport Winter
215/55 R17
#9 Of 10 Tyres
ADAC Winter
205/55 R16
#7 Of 12 Tyres
ADAC2024
7thSatisfactory
VW Golf
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#22 Of 55 Tyres
ADAC Winter
205/60 R16
#11 Of 16 Tyres

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175/65 R14From £57

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185/55 R14From £82

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185/60 R14From £52

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82T
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185/65 R14From £56

1 Variants

86T
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Falken Winter - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Falken's current passenger winter range pairs the performance-focused EuroWinter HS02 Pro for fast and heavier cars with the all-round EuroWinter HS02 tuned for everyday European winters and longer mileage.

From sporty to efficient
◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶
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Ratings

Tested By professional organizations

Satisfactory3× (100%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R17 8.5205/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Where is Falken EuroWinter HS02 made?
Falken EuroWinter HS02 is made in Turkey.
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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