Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS01 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Falken (58%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 99% compared to 53% of the Falken EuroWinter HS01. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS01 was done in 2017, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 245/40 R19 test, where both the EuroWinter HS01 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Falken EuroWinter HS01 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (76%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the EuroWinter HS01 is made in Turkey and PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.

#	Falken EuroWinter HS01 /53%	Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 /99%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Falken EuroWinter HS01

/53%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

/99%

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Model

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Dimensions

R13 - R21

R16 - R22

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Segment

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Premium

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 Upper-middle

Number of sizes available

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 166

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 107

Number of tests

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 23x

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 16x

Best position in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 1.

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 5.

Worst position in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 4.

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 30.

Average position in tests

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 1.69

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 11.04

Year of the last test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 2024

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 2022

Best rating in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Exemplary

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Good

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 Sufficient

Wet

(Overall rating)

Falken
EuroWinter HS01

77%

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

74%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 78%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 70%

Wet braking

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 87%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 75%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 87%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 73%

Wet handling

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 81%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 75%

Wet circle cornering

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 76%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 62%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 B

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 B

Dry

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

91%

Falken
EuroWinter HS01

81%

Dry braking

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 89%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 77%

Dry handling

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 90%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 74%

Snow

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

95%

Falken
EuroWinter HS01

66%

Snow traction

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 90%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 65%

Snow braking

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 91%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 76%

Snow handling

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 93%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 73%

Snow cornering

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 96%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 90%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Falken
EuroWinter HS01

79%

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

78%

Exterior noise

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 91%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 74%

Comfort

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 84%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 72%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 ?

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

79%

Falken
EuroWinter HS01

52%

Rolling resistance

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 79%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 52%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 C

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 D

Ice

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

83.3%

Falken
EuroWinter HS01

75.8%

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Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 245/40 R19

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	2+
Falken EuroWinter HS01 Rating: Good	2	2	2
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Rating: Good	2-	2	1-
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2022 245/45 R19

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	9,3	9,4	10	10	10
Falken EuroWinter HS01 Rating: Sufficient	8,3	8,2	4,3	4	6
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Very good	7	9,1	10	8	9
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