Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Hankook Winter I cept RS3

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 five tests which compare both tyres directly!

While it might look like the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 is better than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 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

• Consistently short dry braking distances across tests
• Lower interior noise levels vs. peers in several tests
• Occasionally strong wet braking on certain surfaces (incl. concrete)
• Competitive rolling resistance and efficiency in parts of the dataset

Hankook Winter I cept RS3

• Class-leading snow performance (braking, traction, and handling)
• Excellent aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved)
• Strong overall balance with higher test rankings and value recognition
• Better wear, mileage, and lower abrasion for long-term value

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 and Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

In total the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 has been reviewed 2 times and drivers have given the tyre 74% overall.

The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 has been reviewed 20 times and drivers have given the tyre 77% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.

Conclusion

Across multiple tests, the Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 delivers the more rounded winter package. It repeatedly tops snow braking and traction, leads straight and curved aquaplaning, and secures higher overall rankings (5/5 shared tests) while maintaining good stability and low wear. Its wet braking isn't always best-in-class, but its aquaplaning protection and snow confidence outweigh small deficits.

The Falken Eurowinter HS02 is strongest on dry asphalt-often stopping shorter-and can be quiet and efficient. However, it trails materially in snow performance and wet handling consistency, which limits suitability for snow-heavy or persistent wet conditions. Choose Falken for predominantly cold, mostly dry urban use where short dry stops and low noise matter; choose Hankook for genuine winter breadth-snow, slush, heavy rain-plus better longevity and overall assurance.

Key Differences

• Overall results: Hankook outperforms Falken in all five shared tests (higher placements throughout).
• Snow capability: Hankook consistently shorter snow braking (often 10-17% advantage) and stronger traction/handling; Falken ranks last or near-last on snow in key tests.
• Aquaplaning: Hankook leads both straight and curved aquaplaning repeatedly; Falken sits mid-to-lower pack.
• Dry braking: Falken typically stops shorter on dry (e.g., 5-8% gains in ADAC results).
• Wet performance pattern: Hankook stronger in wet handling/limit balance; Falken sporadically competitive in wet braking but less consistent overall.
• Durability and efficiency: Hankook shows notably better wear and abrasion; Falken often a touch quieter, with mixed efficiency outcomes.

Overall Winner: Hankook Winter I cept RS3

Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 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.