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Falken EUROWINTER HS02

Premium Touring Winter Winter rated

Replaces the Eurowinter HS01

The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 is a premium touring winter tyre designed for passenger cars available with a symmetrical, directional tread in 76 sizes with diameters of 14 to 19 inch wheel sizes.

The quick answer

Owners say 79% from 4 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 9th average finish across 8 independent tests Latest: P6 of 14 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Wet Value, Snow Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated November 2026.

  • 4owner reviews
  • 83,855miles driven
  • 8professional tests
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 3 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Falken EUROWINTER HS02

8.6/10

Better than 78% of winter tyres

  • High Confidence
  • 7 tests
  • 4 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests7 tests · 5 publications · 2023-2026 78% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 78% 8.6

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 79% 30% 7
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 20% 23% 7
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 50% 18% 2
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 90% 17% 6
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 36% 6% 6
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 56% 5% 6

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 83% 7
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 64% 4
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 18% 5

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 95% of the test figure. The other 5% comes from its predecessor, the Falken Eurowinter HS01, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2026 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P6 / 14
  2. 2026 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test Sport Auto · 205/45 R17 P7 / 9
  3. 2026 2026 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test Auto Express · 205/55 R16 P7 / 11
  4. 2025 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 215/55 R17 P9 / 10
  5. 2024 2024 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test Auto Express · 205/55 R16 P6 / 7 Placing only
  6. 2024 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test ADAC · 205/55 R16 P7 / 12
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  1. 2024 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P22 / 55
  2. 2023 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test ADAC · 205/60 R16 P11 / 16
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Tested 8 times by independent publications, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 averages a finish of 9th.

8 Tests
0 Test Wins
9th Average
6th Best
22nd Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20232026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test P6 of 14

The Falken Eurowinter HS02 shares sixth place with the Vredestein and is rated good. It is a strong braker on wet and dry roads and quick in the wet handling tests, but its snow results are the weaker part of its performance.

Weak: Subj. Comfort, Rolling Resistance Winner: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P6 / 14gut (Good)
20262026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre TestSport Auto · 205/45 R17P7 / 9
20262026 Auto Express Winter Tyre TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16P7 / 11
20252025 AMS Winter Tyre TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 215/55 R17P9 / 10
20242024 Auto Express Winter Tyre TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16P6 / 7
20242024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre TestADAC · 205/55 R16P7 / 12
20242024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P22 / 55
20232023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre TestADAC · 205/60 R16P11 / 16

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

Awards
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range72 sizes available

145-225Width40-70Profile14-20Rim72-104 T-VLoad/Speed Index2022First On Market

EU LabelAcross 72 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68-72dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes205/55 R16175/65 R14225/45 R17205/60 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 in the wet?
Across the 7 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 stops 1.9% longer than premium rivals, 1.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 79/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the wet from 4 reviews.
How good is the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 in the dry?
Across the 6 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 stops 2.4% shorter than premium rivals, 3.9% shorter than mid-range rivals and 2.7% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 90/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the dry from 4 reviews.
How good is the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 in the snow?
Across the 7 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 stops 5.7% longer than premium rivals, 5.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.7% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 5 snow-traction tests, it is 1.3% worse than premium rivals, 3.4% worse than mid-range rivals and 8.4% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 20/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the snow from 4 reviews.
How good is the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 on ice?
Across the 2 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 stops 0.1% longer than premium rivals, 3.2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews ice score of 50/100, and owners rate it 6.5/10 on ice from 4 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Falken EUROWINTER HS02?
Across the 4 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02's rolling resistance is 6.8% higher than premium rivals, 1.1% higher than mid-range rivals and 3.3% lower than budget rivals.
More questions about the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 (4)
How many miles does the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 is expected to last around 26,222 miles (42,200 km).
What is the Falken EUROWINTER HS02's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.
What does the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 replace?
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 is the successor to the Falken Eurowinter HS01 in Falken's range.
What sizes does the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 come in?
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 is available in 97 sizes, ranging from 145-225/40-70 R14-20.
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Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 4 owner ratings the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 averages 79%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 6.5. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles.

Owner ratings averaged from 4 ratings

  • Owner score 79%
  • Dry Grip 90%
  • Comfort 88%
  • Handling 85%
  • Snow Grip 83%
  • Wet Grip 80%
  • Road Feedback 78%
  • Wear 78%
  • Ice Grip 65%

All 4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 reviews

Score spread across 4 written reviews
71%
Member
End of Life
  • 205/60 R16
  • 24,855 miles

I bought the tires in the winter of 2023 and, as of 2026, I've used them for 3 years. The city I live in is snowy and temperatures can drop to -30. I'm a very gentle driver, but the tires' lifespan seems a bit short. They may not make it past 40,000 km. I was expecting at least 50,000 km and 4 seasons.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 5
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 6
Helpful 0
98%
Member
End of Life

Very good value. Highly recommended.
I use a Honda Civic Rs and this tyre has a good handling including very good comfort.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 10
59%
Member
Mid-Life
I replaced it in the second year because it didn't inspire confidence. It spins the wheels too much, and there are slight slips in corners. It doesn't live up to its label price.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 3
  • Snow Grip 6
  • Ice Grip 3
Helpful 190

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Performed really well no matter what was thrown at it, excellent for the price.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 8
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