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Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (2026)

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 (68%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 66% of the Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro was done in 2023, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the EuroWinter HS02 Pro 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 HS02 Pro dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (63%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
13
21
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
11.9
1.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
96
141

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 38 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Dry braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry handling - objective
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Dry lane changing
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
92%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Dry steering response
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
92%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Dry Handling Objective
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Wet
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Wet braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Wet circle cornering
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Wet handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Wet handling - objective
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Wet Handling Objective
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Wet side guide
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Snow
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Snow braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Snow cornering
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Snow handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Snow traction
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
82%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Snow handling - objective
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Snow Handling Objective
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
86%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
83%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Exterior noise
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Comfort
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Exterior Noise
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Costs
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
82%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Rolling resistance
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Mileage
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
83%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Price
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Price/value
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Offroad
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Gravel traction
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Mud traction
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Sand traction
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024245/45 R18View
SportautoSportauto
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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