Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
- TR Score
- 7.9/10
- Owners say
- 91% · 4
- TR Score
- 8.4/10
- Owners say
- 87% · 3
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ finished ahead 6 times and the EUROWINTER HS02 Pro not once. The EUROWINTER HS02 Pro stopped 3.4% shorter in the wet; the Wintrac Pro+ lasted 9.1% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ if you want the safer, more winter-credible UHP option-especially for regular snow exposure and heavy rain/aquaplaning risk. Consider the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro primarily for milder winters where comfort/efficiency and decent dry-road manners matter most, but be cautious if you routinely drive in demanding snow conditions or want strong tread-life/value over the season.
Where the EUROWINTER HS02 Pro is stronger
- Often competitive on dry braking in like-for-like tests (wins 3/4 reported dry-braking head-to-heads; e.g., ADAC 46.2 m vs 46.5 m)
- Comfort/refinement can be a plus (AutoBild 2025 subjective comfort: 8.0 vs 6.7)
- Efficiency-leaning results show up in places (ADAC fuel consumption 5.5 vs 5.6 l/100 km; generally capable rolling-resistance results across some tests)
Where the Wintrac Pro+ is stronger
- Wet 13/20 Held 11.6% more grip in curved aquaplaning (4 tests)
- Snow 10/14 Stopped 3.5% shorter on snow (6 tests)
The measured tallies (wins out of measurements in the shared tests) come straight from the tables below. The written verdict and bullet points are analysis of those tests and of owner reviews; where they and the figures disagree, the figures are right.
EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Wintrac Pro+ at a glance
| Category | EUROWINTER HS02 Pro | Gap | Wintrac Pro+ |
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| Shared tests won6 shared tests | 0 | 6 | |
| Dry7 measurements | 5 | 2 | |
| Wet20 measurements | 5 | The Wintrac Pro+ held 11.6% more grip in curved aquaplaning (4 tests) | 13 |
| Snow14 measurements | 4 | The Wintrac Pro+ stopped 3.5% shorter on snow (6 tests) | 10 |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Comfort5 measurements | 4 | 1 | |
| Value7 measurements | 4 | The EUROWINTER HS02 Pro had 1.8% lower rolling resistance (3 tests) | 3 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 7.9/10 | The Wintrac Pro+ by 0.5 | 8.4/10 |
| Owner rating4 and 3 reviews | 91% | The EUROWINTER HS02 Pro by 4 points | 87% |
| Pricein the 5 tests that listed prices | Level | Level | |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 110 | 79 sizes made in both | 124 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 6 tests, 2025 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | EUROWINTER HS02 Pro | Field | Wintrac Pro+ |
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| 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets | P28 of 50 | P6 of 50 | |
| 2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/50 R17 | P11 of 16 | P9 of 16 | |
| 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tire Test | P9 of 11 | P4 of 11 | |
| 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test | P20 of 20 | P13 of 20 | |
| 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! | P20 of 51 | P17 of 51 | |
| 2025 Auto Express Winter Tire Test | P7 of 8 | P6 of 8 |
Performance profile
13 measurements from the 6 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
Wintrac Pro+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 94%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 10 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
Wintrac Pro+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
Wintrac Pro+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the EUROWINTER HS02 Pro 91% from 4 reviews and the Wintrac Pro+ 87% from 3. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 139 | 0.3% | 139 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 59.18 | 0.9% | 59.73 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.5 | 0.6% | 72.1 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 144 | 3.4% | 138 | 3-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 135 | 0.2% | 135 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 60.85 | = | 60.85 | 0-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49.2 | 1.7% | 50 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.17 | 2.3% | 13.8 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 47.1 | 3.7% | 48.6 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 82.9 | 11.6% | 84.1 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 94 | 3.5% | 92 | 0-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10.19 | 3.4% | 10.55 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 571 | 4.2% | 593 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 65.43 | 0.1% | 65.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 39.9 | 1.4% | 40.4 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9 | 1.1% | 9.1 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 60 | 1.1% | 61 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 19.4% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.13 | 0.4 dB | 70.55 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 20,480 | 9.1% | 22,348 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.86 | 1.8% | 8.99 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.5 | 1.8% | 5.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 88 | 4.3% | 92 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the EUROWINTER HS02 Pro scores 7.9 and the Wintrac Pro+ 8.4 out of 10.
| EUROWINTER HS02 Pro | Category | Wintrac Pro+ | ||
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| 76 | Dry | 52 | ||
| 66 | Wet | 87 | ||
| 57 | Comfort | 45 | ||
| 18 | Value | 13 | ||
| 23 | Snow | 56 | ||
| 53 | Ice | 44 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| EUROWINTER HS02 Pro | Category | Wintrac Pro+ | ||
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| 9.8 | Dry Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 9.5 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 6.5 | Road Feedback | 8.7 | ||
| 9 | Handling | 9 | ||
| 8 | Wear | 8 | ||
| 9 | Comfort | 8.7 | ||
| 9.5 | Snow Grip | 9.5 | ||
| 9 | Ice Grip | 10 | ||
Owners rate the EUROWINTER HS02 Pro 91% from 4 reviews and the Wintrac Pro+ 87% from 3. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
- 91%from 4 reviews
- 18,000 milesdriven by reviewers
All 4 EUROWINTER HS02 Pro reviewsReally solid tires, I didn't expect them to be good through snow however they performed very well. But they're even better on dry and wet roads.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
- 87%from 3 reviews
- 37,500 milesdriven by reviewers
All 3 Wintrac Pro+ reviewsTires has been perfect on my electric car which is very very (2,5 tonnes). quiet, stabile and long lasting.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 110 sizes of the EUROWINTER HS02 Pro and 124 of the Wintrac Pro+, 79 of them made in both.
| Category | EUROWINTER HS02 Pro | Wintrac Pro+ |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 110 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 124 sizes, 17 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 79 sizes 225/45 R17225/50 R17225/55 R17225/60 R17225/65 R17235/45 R17235/55 R17235/60 R17235/65 R17245/45 R17225/40 R18225/45 R18and 67 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B96%C4% | B68%C32% |
| EU label rolling resistance | D51%C44%B5% | C55%D40%B3%E2% |
| EU label noise | 70-74 dB B97%A3% | 70-74 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 134 of 134 | 137 of 137 |
| On the market since | 2022 | 2024 |
| Price in the shared tests | Within 1% of each other on average across the 5 tests that listed prices. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Both the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro and the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ sit in the Ultra-High-Performance (UHP) winter category, which means they're designed to keep sharper steering response and higher-speed stability than traditional comfort-focused winter tires-while still delivering credible traction in cold, wet and snowy conditions.
Across five shared, recent tests (including ADAC 2026 and multiple AutoBild/Auto Express group tests), the pattern that emerges is less about outright “sportiness” and more about where each tire draws its safety margins. The Vredestein tends to bank its performance on winter-critical disciplines-especially snow braking and wet safety-whereas the Falken shows flashes of competitiveness on dry metrics and comfort/efficiency, but with more pronounced weak spots that drag down its overall standings.
Conclusion
On the evidence from these shared tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ is the more consistently strong winter tire in the areas most drivers actually feel as “winter security.” It wins overall placement in every shared test (e.g., ADAC 2026: 9/16 vs 11/16; AutoBild SUV 2025: 4/11 vs 9/11; AutoBild Winter 2025: 13/20 vs 20/20), and it's notably reliable in snow braking (5 wins out of 5). The gaps aren't academic either: in ADAC 2026 snow braking it stops in 9.8 m vs the Falken's 10.7 m (~8.4% advantage), and in AutoBild SUV wet braking it's 47.3 m vs 54.2 m (a large ~12.7% advantage). It also tends to be stronger against aquaplaning, particularly in the harsher AutoBild SUV results (straight aquaplaning 77.0 vs 67.4 km/h; curved 2.84 vs 2.04 m/s²).
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro's best case is a driver who prioritizes ride refinement, lower rolling resistance/fuel use, and decent dry behavior for the money-because it can be close on dry braking in some tests (ADAC 46.2 vs 46.5 m; Auto Express 32.72 vs 32.75 m). The problem is consistency and winter control: ADAC's qualitative notes are particularly damning on snow handling (early under/oversteer and poor ability to combine braking/cornering), and durability/value are a recurring weakness in the larger tests (shortest projected tread life in ADAC; poorer value metrics in AutoBild 2025).
Practical takeaway: if you want the tire that most reliably shortens stops on snow and stays composed in heavy rain, pick the Vredestein. If your winters are mostly cold/wet with only occasional light snow and you're strongly motivated by efficiency/comfort-and you can accept more performance variability test-to-test-the Falken can make sense, but it comes with clearer risk flags in severe winter scenarios.
EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Wintrac Pro+: your questions
Is the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro or the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ the better tire?
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ finished ahead 6 times and the EUROWINTER HS02 Pro not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the EUROWINTER HS02 Pro scores 7.9 and the Wintrac Pro+ 8.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the EUROWINTER HS02 Pro or the Wintrac Pro+?
The Wintrac Pro+ led 13 of the 20 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 11.6% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The EUROWINTER HS02 Pro led 5 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The Wintrac Pro+ led 10 of the 14 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.5% shorter on snow across 6 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The EUROWINTER HS02 Pro had 1.8% lower rolling resistance (3 tests); the Wintrac Pro+ lasted 9.1% longer in the wear tests (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8/10 for the EUROWINTER HS02 Pro and 8/10 for the Wintrac Pro+.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 9/10 for the EUROWINTER HS02 Pro and 8.7/10 for the Wintrac Pro+.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the EUROWINTER HS02 Pro 91% from 4 reviews and the Wintrac Pro+ 87% from 3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 5 tests that listed prices, the two were priced within 1% of each other on average.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The EUROWINTER HS02 Pro is made in 110 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the Wintrac Pro+ in 124 (17 to 22 inch). 79 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the EUROWINTER HS02 Pro is graded B for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Wintrac Pro+ B and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The Wintrac Pro+ is the newer design: it reached the market in 2024, the EUROWINTER HS02 Pro in 2022.
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Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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