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Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro vs. Firestone Vanhawk 2 Winter (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%). The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro was done in 2023, compared to when was the Firestone Vanhawk 2 Winter first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Firestone Vanhawk 2 Winter also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Firestone
Vanhawk 2 Winter
Number of tests
13
Best position
#7
Average position
11.9
Latest test
2025
Available sizes
96
21

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Snow
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
52%
Snow traction
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
61%
Snow braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
67%
Snow handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
5%
Snow cornering
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
60%
Wet
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
65%
Wet braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
72%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
57%
Dry
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
73%
Dry handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
78%
Costs
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
60%
Rolling resistance
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
55%
Offroad
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
61%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
76%
Exterior noise
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
76%
Comfort
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
76%

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