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Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro - Test Results

Test Statistics

14

Tests Completed

11th

Average Position

4th

Best Result

20th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro delivers mixed winter performance with a clear on-road bias. Across 14 winter tests it often scores well in dry handling/braking and subjective wet/dry dynamics, occasionally placing top-3 in dry braking and mid-pack in handling. However, its overall average position (11.2) is limited by persistent weaknesses in aquaplaning resistance, objective wet braking, snow grip and efficiency. Several tests highlight good comfort and pricing in places, but poor wear and rolling resistance hurt value.
Consistent patterns emerge: respectable to strong dry-road capability and decent subjective wet balance, offset by below-average aquaplaning margins, mediocre snow braking/handling/traction, and high energy consumption. Awards are sparse with no test wins; results cluster mid-to-lower table, especially in UHP/SUV sizes.

Performance Strengths
  • Dry Performance Moderate
    • 2023 Sports Cars: 1st place dry braking (43.9 m)
    • 2023 Sport Auto: 2nd dry braking, 7/9 dry handling (+1.5% from best)
    • 2025 AutoBild Winter: 5/22 dry handling (+1.4%) and 10/22 dry braking
    • 2024 AS SUV: 2/10 dry handling (+0.3%)
  • Subjective Handling/Balance (Wet & Dry) Moderate
    • 2023 Tyre Reviews: 2/13 subjective wet handling (98 pts)
    • 2025 AutoBild Winter: 9/22 wet handling (+3.3%) and 7/22 wet circle (+2.4%)
    • 2025 Teknikens Värld: 5/20 subjective wet handling
  • Noise/Comfort Moderate
    • 2025 AutoBild Winter: 2/22 noise (65 dB)
    • 2023 Tyre Reviews: 1/13 subjective comfort (100 pts)
    • 2025 Teknikens Värld: mid-pack comfort (9/20)
  • Straight-line Aquaplaning (occasional) Minor
    • 2025 Auto Express: 3/8 straight aquaplaning (+2.4% from best)
    • 2023 Tyre Reviews: 4/13 straight aquaplaning (+4.8%)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Snow Performance (Braking/Handling/Traction) Strong
    • 2023 Tyre Reviews: 12/13 snow braking/traction/handling (worst group) with noted understeer
    • 2025 AutoBild Winter: 20/22 snow braking, 21/21 snow handling
    • 2023 AutoBild Winter: 19-22/22 across snow metrics with "inadequate curve stability"
    • 2023 Sport Auto: 8-9/9 snow braking/handling
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Curved and Often Straight) Strong
    • 2025 AutoBild SUV: 13/13 curved aquaplaning (+38.7%) and 12/13 straight (+15.4%)
    • 2025 AutoBild Winter: 20/22 curved (+30.4%) and 21/22 straight (+8%)
    • 2024 AS SUV: 9-10/10 in aquaplaning with early onset (66 km/h mention)
    • 2023 Sport Auto: 7/9 curved (+24.3%), 8/9 straight (+7.6%)
    • 2023 Sports Cars: 11/12 curved (+23.7%), 10/12 straight (+5.3%)
  • Objective Wet Braking/Grip Strong
    • 2025 AutoBild SUV: 12/13 wet braking (+21%)
    • 2024 AutoBild SUV: 10/13 wet braking (+25.5%)
    • 2023 AutoBild Winter: 17/22 wet braking (+14.5%)
    • 2025 AutoBild Winter: 16/22 wet braking (+16.9%)
  • Efficiency and Wear/Value Strong
    • 2023 AutoBild Winter: 20/20 wear (33,920 km, +36% from best) and worst cost/1,000 km (€15, +105.5%)
    • 2023 Tyre Reviews: 13/13 rolling resistance (+20.4%)
    • 2024 AutoBild SUV: 11/13 rolling resistance (+17.5%)
    • 2025 AutoBild Winter: 16/22 rolling resistance (+16.2%)
  • Overall Consistency/Awards Moderate
    • Average overall position 11.2 across 14 tests
    • Multiple bottom-third finishes: 2023 Sport Auto 9/9, 2023 AMS SUV 7/7, 2025 Auto Express 7/8, 2025 AutoBild Winter 20/22
Performance Over Time

Test History

4
of 20
2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Continental VikingContact 8

The Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro performs like its competitors in the Central European friction class regarding ice and snow - the weakest side - with barely adequate winter performance. It performs ...
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9
of 13
2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

The FALKEN Eurowinter HS02 Pro is presented as a "snow talent" that also manages to provide good performance on dry roads, all for an affordable price. However, its capabilities are severely compro...
Weak:
Dry Braking, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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of 22
2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

The Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro demonstrates respectable driving performance on dry pavement, maintaining decent handling characteristics and acceptable behavior in clear conditions. However, this J...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort
Weak:
Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Value, Wear, Straight Aqua
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20
of 52
2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets!

2025
Winner: Dunlop Winter Response 2

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of 8
2025 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

Reviewers describe the Falken as “refined” and able to perform well in all conditions. It strikes a solid balance between grip and ride comfort, making it an easy tyre to live with and competit...
Strong:
Noise, Snow Traction
Weak:
Dry Braking, Snow Handling
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10
of 13
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Satisfactory.
Weak:
Straight Aqua
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8
of 10
2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Good.
Strong:
Dry Handling
Weak:
Snow Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Handling
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7
of 11
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Strong:
Dry Braking, Price
Weak:
Snow Handling, Snow Slalom, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking
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9
of 9
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Very sluggish snow handling, good wet grip, high rolling resistance.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Snow Slalom, Price
Weak:
Noise, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua
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9
of 12
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

Satisfactory.
Strong:
Dry Braking
Weak:
Snow Handling, Curved Aquaplaning
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of 22
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Weak:
Snow Handling, Snow Slalom, Rolling Resistance, Wear
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20
of 54
2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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10
of 13
2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

The Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro struggled in the rolling resistance test, having the worst of the group, and wasn't the best in the snow either, but it was obviously much better than the summer tyre...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Wet Handling
Weak:
Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance
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of 7
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Too weak on snow. The otherwise passable Falken has to be downgraded."Satisfactory"
Weak:
Noise, Dry Braking, Snow Braking, Snow Circle, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
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