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Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro vs. Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from Japan. Generally, Toyo winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Falken (68%). In this particular case, the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 has a better rating of 74% compared to 66% of the Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the EuroWinter HS02 Pro and the Observe Winter Sport 1 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Number of tests
13
2
Best position
#7
#8
Average position
11.9
12.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
96
10

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
66%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
82%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Wet Braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
59%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
67%
Wet Handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
75%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
79%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
96%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
61%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
56%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
82%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
81%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
73%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Dry Braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
88%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
73%
Dry Handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
73%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
73%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
53%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
51%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Snow Braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
51%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
51%
Snow Traction
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
51%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
60%
Snow Handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
46%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
46%
Snow Circle Cornering
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
63%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
46%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
74%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
83%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Noise Exterior
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
78%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
78%
Ride Comfort
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
69%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
87%
Economy
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
56%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
75%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Rolling Resistance
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
42%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
81%
Mileage
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
69%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
69%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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