Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Falken (68%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has a better rating of 72% compared to 66% of the Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the EuroWinter HS02 Pro and the Cinturato Winter 2 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 (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 also have B wet ratings.