Falken Eurowinter HS01 - Test Results

Test Statistics

24

Tests Completed

11^th

Average Position

5^th

Best Result

31^st

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 24 winter-focused tests, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 delivers mixed but recognizable patterns: strong aquaplaning resistance and occasional wet braking competence, offset by persistently high rolling resistance and inconsistent snow/wet handling. It often finishes mid-pack overall (average 10.6), with standout straight-line aquaplaning wins and frequent top-3 aquaplaning results. However, energy efficiency is a clear liability, and snow performance varies by size/type, sometimes dropping to the bottom group.
Overall, the HS01 suits drivers prioritizing hydroplaning safety and fair value, but it lags in efficiency and can trail leaders in cohesive wet/snow handling balance. Later tests hint at competitive dry/wet handling in UHP sizes, but the tire is frequently penalized by rolling resistance and variability on snow.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2022 Auto Bild SUV test (225/45 R19)
• 1st place straight and curved aquaplaning in 2022 AMS UHP test (245/45 R19)
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2018 Auto Bild Winter Test (195/65 R15)
Wet Braking (select sizes) and Overall Wet Safety Moderate Details
• 3rd place wet braking in 2022 Sports Car UHP test (+8.5% from best)
• 2nd place wet braking in 2021 AMS test (195/55 R16, +6.1% from best)
Dry Handling (UHP contexts) and Value Moderate Details
• 2nd place dry handling in 2022 AMS UHP test (245/45 R19, +0.6% from best)
• Top-5 dry braking in multiple tests (e.g., 4th/10 in 2022 UHP; 4th/14 in 2020 AZ)
• Competitive pricing positions (e.g., 2nd/8 in 2022 AMS; 3rd/13 in 2021 AB Sportscars)
Noise/Comfort (select tests) Minor Details
• 1st place lowest external noise in 2021 AMS (195/55 R16)
• Top-half noise results in 2022 UHP (4/10)

Performance Weaknesses

Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Strong Details
• Last place rolling resistance in 2022 UHP (10/10, +27.6%)
• Last place in 2022 Auto Bild Winter Test (22/22, +48.8%)
• Last place in 2021 AB Sportscars (14/14, +29.2%)
• Bottom in 2022 SUV (11/11, +36.3%)
Snow Performance Consistency Strong Details
• Last in snow braking/traction/handling in 2022 AMS UHP (8/8; +18-21% from best)
• Bottom group snow metrics in 2022 SUV (10/11 braking, 10/11 traction, 10/11 slalom)
• Mid-to-lower snow results in 2021 AB Winter (19/22 braking, 20/22 traction)
Wet Handling Balance (non-UHP/mid sizes) Moderate Details
• 13/14 wet handling and 13/14 wet circle in 2021 AB Sportscars (+6-9% from best)
• 9/11 wet handling in 2022 SUV (+2.7% from best)
• 13/22 to 19/22 wet metrics in 2022 AB Winter (e.g., wet circle 19/22, +5.3%)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Good.

Strong:
Straight Aqua

Weak:
Rolling Resistance, Curved Aquaplaning, Wet Circle

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