Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS01 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Falken winter tyres are slightly better rated (68%) than Firestone (63%). But when it comes to comparing Falken EuroWinter HS01 and Firestone Winterhawk 3, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS01 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Firestone Winterhawk 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the EuroWinter HS01 and the Winterhawk 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Falken EuroWinter HS01 has B wet grip rating, whereas 92% of Firestone Winterhawk 3 has C rating. We also know where EuroWinter HS01 is made - Turkey.