Falken EUROWINTER HS02
WatchThe 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.
Expected Mileage
26,222
miles
High Confidence
2
Reviews
74%
Average
35,000
miles driven
5
Tests (avg: 11th)
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2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test
9th/10
215/55 R17 • 2025
The Falken Eurowinter HS02 rolls somewhat past its target with weak winter performance despite reasonable pricing. While it provides decent braking on wet and dry asphalt, the tyre's snow capability is its major shortcoming. On snow, it delivers weak performance across nearly all disciplines with low reserves, making it unsuitable for snow-rich regions. The wet handling is sluggish with limited reserves and concerning lift-off oversteer tendencies. In dry conditions, while grip levels and reserves are adequate, the steering response is poor and it can feel harsh over cross joints. The tyre also produces noticeable interior noise from both rolling and lateral scrubbing during cornering. Overall, it represents a compromised package that might have been better developed as an all-season tyre rather than a dedicated winter tyre.
2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test
22nd/55
205/55 R16 • 2024
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test
7th/12
205/55 R16 • 2024
The Falken Eurowinter HS02 tyre shows varied performance across different driving conditions. On dry roads, it excels with the best rating in the test, offering precise steering, good safety reserves, and the shortest braking distance. Wet performance is marginally good, with above-average results in braking and aquaplaning resistance, though it narrowly misses a good rating in handling due to slightly lower precision. The tyre's weakest performance is on winter roads, where it achieves only satisfactory results in braking, traction, and handling, with early tendencies to under- and oversteer. Ice braking is average. Environmentally, the tyre narrowly misses a good rating despite good projected mileage, wear resistance, and efficiency. Average noise levels and only adequate sustainability in its Turkish production prevent a higher environmental score. Overall, the Falken Eurowinter HS02 performs best on dry and wet roads but struggles in winter conditions, with room for improvement in environmental aspects.
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| Size | Fuel | Wet | Noise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 inch | |||
| 175/65R14 82 T | D | B | 70 |
| 165/70R14 81 T | D | B | 70 |
| 185/60R14 82 T | D | B | 69 |
| 175/65R14 86 T XL | D | B | 70 |
| 15 inch | |||
| 195/65R15 91 T | C | B | 69 |
| 185/65R15 88 T | D | B | 70 |
| 195/65R15 91 H | C | B | 69 |
| 185/65R15 92 T XL | D | B | 69 |
| 195/65R15 95 T XL | C | B | 69 |
| 195/55R15 85 H | D | B | 69 |
| 16 inch | |||
| 205/55R16 91 H | C | B | 69 |
| 215/60R16 99 H XL | C | B | 70 |
| 205/60R16 96 H XL | D | B | 69 |
| 215/70R16 104 H XL | C | B | 70 |
| 205/55R16 94 V XL | C | B | 69 |
| 205/60R16 92 H | D | B | 69 |
| 205/55R16 91 H | D | B | 69 |
| 205/55R16 91 H | D | B | 69 |
| 17 inch | |||
| 215/55R17 98 V XL | C | B | 70 |
| 205/50R17 93 V XL | D | B | 69 |
| 215/45R17 91 V XL | D | B | 70 |
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Latest Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Reviews
Initial Impressions Review
Given 59%
while driving a
Hyundai Getz
(175/65 R14)
on mostly motorways
for 30,000 easy going miles
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.
Given 90%
while driving a
Renault Megane
(205/55 R16)
on mostly town
for 5,000 average miles
Performed really well no matter what was thrown at it, excellent for the price.
