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Falken Eurowinter HS01 Test Results

Tested 2017 to 2022 8 publications

Tested 24 times by independent publications, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 averages a finish of 11th. Its strongest discipline is Straight Aqua, beating 79% of the field across 10 tests; its weakest is Rolling Resistance, at 5% across 10 tests.

  • 24Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 11thAverage finish
  • 39%Field beaten on average
  • 8Publications
Falken Eurowinter HS01

24 tests, 2017 to 2022

0%50%100%201720182019202020212022Average 39%2017 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 (2017): P9 of 16, Beat 47% of the field2018 51 Winter Tire Shootout (2018): P11 of 52, Beat 80% of the field2018 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2018): P8 of 20, Beat 63% of the field2018 Auto Express Winter Tire Test (2018): P8 of 9, Beat 13% of the field2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tire Test (2018): P8 of 10, Beat 22% of the field2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter Tire Test (2019): P7 of 16, Beat 60% of the field2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview (2019): P25 of 53, Beat 48% of the field2019 Auto Express Winter Tire Test (2019): P5 of 12, Beat 45% of the field2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test (2020): P31 of 51, Beat 38% of the field2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2020): P6 of 15, Beat 64% of the field2020 ACE Winter Tire Test (2020): P9 of 9, Beat 0% of the field2020 Auto Express Winter Tire Test (2020): P6 of 9, Beat 25% of the field2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test (2020): P8 of 14, Beat 38% of the field2021 Winter Tire Market Overview (2021): P19 of 50, Beat 63% of the field2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire Test (2021): P7 of 16, Beat 40% of the field2021 AMS Winter Tire Test (2021): P8 of 10, Beat 22% of the field2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2021): P12 of 20, Beat 37% of the field2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test (2021): P9 of 13, Beat 33% of the field2022 AMS Winter Tire Test (2022): P6 of 8, Beat 0% of the field2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16 (2022): P14 of 17, Beat 6% of the field2022 Winter Tire Market Overview (2022): P12 of 56, Beat 80% of the field2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test (2022): P8 of 10, Beat 22% of the field2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2022): P13 of 20, Beat 37% of the field2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test (2022): P5 of 9, Beat 50% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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The latest test

2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test P5 of 9

Good.

Strong: Straight Aqua Weak: Wet Circle, Curved Aquaplaning, Rolling Resistance Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Record by discipline

Where the Falken Eurowinter HS01 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 10 P6.6 of 14.4 58% -
Dry Handling 9 P7.8 of 14.6 48% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P3 of 14 85% -
Wet
Wet Braking 14 P12.3 of 24.5 53% -
Wet Handling 9 P9.3 of 14.4 39% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P9 of 14 38% -
Wet Circle 5 P11.2 of 15.8 27% -
Straight Aqua Strong 10 P4 of 14.5 79% 3
Curved Aquaplaning 7 P7.3 of 13.9 51% 1
Snow
Snow Braking 14 P12 of 19.3 39% -
Snow Traction 8 P11.9 of 13.9 15% -
Snow Handling 9 P9.2 of 13.9 36% -
Subj. Snow Handling 1 P9 of 14 38% -
Snow Circle 1 P1 of 8 100% 1
Snow Slalom 4 P9.8 of 14.3 35% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P9 of 14 38% -
Noise 9 P9.6 of 14.4 36% 1
Value
Wear 3 P11 of 20.3 49% -
Value 3 P8.3 of 20.3 62% -
Rolling Resistance Weak 10 P13.7 of 14.4 5% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Falken Eurowinter HS01. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 17 shared: 0 ahead, 16 behind Compare with Blizzak LM005 17 0 16 1 0%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 16 shared: 1 ahead, 15 behind 16 1 15 - 6%
Michelin Alpin 6 13 shared: 0 ahead, 13 behind 13 0 13 - 0%
Kleber Krisalp HP3 12 shared: 1 ahead, 11 behind 12 1 11 - 8%
Hankook Winter i cept RS2 12 shared: 1 ahead, 11 behind 12 1 11 - 8%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro 11 shared: 2 ahead, 8 behind 11 2 8 1 20%
Continental WinterContact TS 860 11 shared: 1 ahead, 10 behind 11 1 10 - 9%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 10 shared: 4 ahead, 6 behind 10 4 6 - 40%
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 10 shared: 0 ahead, 10 behind 10 0 10 - 0%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 9 shared: 3 ahead, 6 behind 9 3 6 - 33%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ 9 shared: 0 ahead, 9 behind 9 0 9 - 0%
Nokian WR Snowproof 8 shared: 5 ahead, 3 behind 8 5 3 - 63%
Sava Eskimo HP2 7 shared: 3 ahead, 4 behind 7 3 4 - 43%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 7 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind 7 3 2 2 60%
Gislaved Euro Frost 6 6 shared: 5 ahead, 1 behind 6 5 1 - 83%
Toyo Observe S 944 6 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind 6 4 2 - 67%
Barum Polaris 5 6 shared: 3 ahead, 3 behind 6 3 3 - 50%
Firestone Winterhawk 4 6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind 6 2 4 - 33%
Uniroyal MS+ 77 6 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind 6 1 4 1 20%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 6 1 5 - 17%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Falken Eurowinter HS01 This tire 24 0 11th 39%
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Successor 7 0 10th 33%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 24 tests. Updated October 13, 2025.

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

Performance Weaknesses

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Falken Eurowinter HS01 (16 tests) and 19 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Rolling resistance weakness in 8 of 16 tests 0 praise, 3 criticise of 19 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet braking strength in 4 of 16 tests 3 praise, 1 criticise of 19 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ice grip strength in 3 of 16 tests 3 praise, 1 criticise of 19 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 2 of 16 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 19 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Value for money strength in 1 of 16 tests 6 praise, 0 criticise of 19 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Snow handling weakness in 1 of 16 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 19 reviews · Read those reviews

Flagged by testers, not mentioned by owners

  • Behavior at the limit weakness in 2 of 16 tests no owner mentions it

Every test, newest first 24

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2022 6 tests
P5 of 9 Beat 50% of the field

2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 245/40 R19

Good.

StrongStraight Aqua WeakWet CircleCurved AquaplaningRolling Resistance WinnerBridgestone Blizzak LM005

P8 of 10 Beat 22% of the field

2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test

Auto Bild Allrad 225/45 R19

Satisfying.

StrongStraight Aqua WeakDry HandlingSnow BrakingSnow TractionSnow SlalomNoiseRolling Resistance WinnerMichelin Pilot Alpin 5

P14 of 17 Beat 6% of the field

2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16

ADAC 215/60 R16

The FALKEN Eurowinter HS01 shows weaknesses on dry roads, which is why it is only just rated as satisfactory overall. He can convince in all other main criteria, but due to his pronounced lack of dryness, he does not get more than the rating “recommended” overall.

WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

P6 of 8 Beat 0% of the field

2022 AMS Winter Tire Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 245/45 R19

Sufficient.

StrongDry HandlingWet HandlingStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningSnow Circle WeakSnow BrakingSnow TractionSnow HandlingNoiseRolling Resistance WinnerMichelin Pilot Alpin 5

2021 5 tests
P8 of 10 Beat 22% of the field

2021 AMS Winter Tire Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 195/55 R16

StrongWet BrakingStraight AquaNoise WeakDry BrakingSnow TractionRolling Resistance WinnerBridgestone Blizzak LM005

2020 5 tests
P9 of 9 Beat 0% of the field

2020 ACE Winter Tire Test

ACE 225/50 R17

Conditionally Recommended.

WinnerBridgestone Blizzak LM005

2019 3 tests
2018 4 tests
2017 1 test

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