Michelin Alpin 5 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 finished ahead 3 times and the Alpin 5 not once. The Eurowinter HS01 was stronger in dry, wet, snow and comfort.
Performance profile
10 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Alpin 5
Eurowinter HS01
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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 96%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow.
Where each scores higher
Alpin 5
Eurowinter HS01
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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
Alpin 5
Eurowinter HS01
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Alpin 5 86% from 33 reviews and the Eurowinter HS01 85% from 23. 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. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Alpin 5 | Gap | Eurowinter HS01 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Eurowinter HS01 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 149 | 0.4% | 149 | 0-1 |
| Dry Handling mph | 66.1 | = | 66.1 | 0-0 |
| Wet Eurowinter HS01 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 122 | 2.4% | 119 | 0-1 |
| Wet Handling mph | 44.4 | 1.4% | 43.8 | 1-0 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 52.1 | 5.4% | 54.9 | 0-1 |
| Snow Eurowinter HS01 ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 93 | 1.4% | 92 | 0-1 |
| Snow Handling mph | 31.4 | 2% | 32.1 | 0-1 |
| Comfort Eurowinter HS01 ahead | ||||
| Noise dB | 68.2 | 1.9 dB | 66.3 | 0-1 |
| Value Level | ||||
| Wear miles | 45,018 | 78.9% | 25,166 | 1-0 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 9.14 | 1.2% | 9.03 | 0-1 |
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.
Head to head in 3 tests, 2017 to 2018
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 | Alpin 5 | Field | Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P11 of 20 | P8 of 20 | |
| 2018 51 Winter Tire Shootout | P17 of 52 | P11 of 52 | |
| 2017 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 | P12 of 16 | P9 of 16 |
Alpin 5 vs Eurowinter HS01: your questions
Is the Michelin Alpin 5 or the Falken Eurowinter HS01 the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 finished ahead 3 times and the Alpin 5 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Alpin 5 scores 8.6 and the Eurowinter HS01 8.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Alpin 5 or the Eurowinter HS01?
The Eurowinter HS01 led 2 of the 3 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in the dry?
The Eurowinter HS01 led 1 of the 2 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The Eurowinter HS01 led 2 of the 2 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.6/10 for the Alpin 5 and 8/10 for the Eurowinter HS01.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Alpin 5 86% from 33 reviews and the Eurowinter HS01 85% from 23. 87% of Alpin 5 owners would buy it again, against 91% for the Eurowinter HS01.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Alpin 5 is made in 17 sizes (15 to 20 inch) and the Eurowinter HS01 in 98 (13 to 21 inch). 13 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Alpin 5 is graded B for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Eurowinter HS01 B and D.
Which is the newer tire?
The Eurowinter HS01 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2017, the Alpin 5 in 2014. The Alpin 5 replaced the Michelin Alpin A4.
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Where this data comes from
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.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.