Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Linglong Sport Master Winter

Test Results

Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been three tests which compare both tyres directly!

While it might look like the Linglong Sport Master Winter is better than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.

Key Strengths

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro

• Class-leading rolling resistance in this pair (≈9.0-9.7 kg/t vs. 10.4-10.7 kg/t)
• Consistently better wet handling and lateral grip (wet circle, handling wins)
• Quieter and more refined ride (lower dB, higher comfort scores)
• Occasional snow traction edge (notably in AE snow-traction test)

Linglong Sport Master Winter

• Shorter braking in dry, wet, and snow across tests (e.g., snow −2.7%)
• Stronger aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved wins in AE)
• Substantially better wear and lower purchase price (≈36% longer wear; strong value)
• Better overall test rankings in all three shared comparisons

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro and Linglong Sport Master Winter.

In total the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro has been reviewed 4 times and drivers have given the tyre 89% overall.

The Linglong Sport Master Winter has been reviewed 3 times and drivers have given the tyre 83% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

Conclusion

Across multiple tests, Linglong Sport Master Winter takes the broader win: shorter braking in dry, wet, and especially snow; better aquaplaning resistance; stronger overall test placements; and a compelling price with longer projected mileage. For drivers prioritizing safety margins in mixed winter weather-including occasional emergencies on cold, damp, or snowy roads-Linglong's stopping advantage is the decisive factor.
Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro appeals to those who want a more refined, sport-leaning winter feel: superior wet handling precision, lower noise, and meaningfully better rolling resistance. However, longer braking distances and weaker snow consistency limit its case in harsher winters. If you face frequent snow or rely on emergency stopping performance, choose Linglong. If your winters are milder with more rain than snow and you value steering feel and fuel efficiency, the Falken can still make sense.

Key Differences

• Braking performance: Linglong consistently stops shorter on dry, wet, and snow (typically 1-3% gains; up to ~2.7% on snow).
• Wet dynamics: Falken steers and grips better laterally (wet handling/circle wins).
• Aquaplaning: Linglong edges straight and curved aquaplaning in AE; near-parity elsewhere.
• Snow profile: Linglong wins snow braking/handling; Falken shows isolated traction wins but lacks consistency.
• Refinement and noise: Falken is quieter and more comfortable.
• Running costs: Falken has lower rolling resistance; Linglong has far better wear and purchase price, yielding lower total cost for most users.

Overall Winner: Linglong Sport Master Winter

Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Linglong Sport Master Winter has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.

Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.