Falken Eurowinter HS449 - Test Results

Test Statistics

15

Tests Completed

11^th

Average Position

5^th

Best Result

21^st

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Falken Eurowinter HS449 shows mixed winter-test performance skewed toward mid-to-lower rankings, with only a few standout results. It occasionally excels in preliminary/braking-focused shootouts (notably early Auto Bild screenings) and achieves mid-pack finishes in broader comparison tests, but often slips to bottom-third placements in comprehensive European evaluations, indicating inconsistent performance across wet, dry, and snow disciplines.
Overall, its best results cluster around qualification and market-overview stages, suggesting decent braking-focused capability, while full-group tests reveal broader handling and balance limitations. Awards or top-3 finishes are absent; several bottom-tier results in 2013-2016 point to weaknesses versus contemporary rivals.

Performance Strengths

Braking-Focused Screening Performance Moderate Details
• 5/43 in 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tire Braking Test
• 7/51 in 2015 Winter Tire Market Overview
General Mid-Pack Competitiveness in Large Fields Minor Details
• 12/43 in 2016 Winter Tire Market Overview
• 17/48 in 2014 50 Winter Tire Braking Overview
• 21/45 in 2017 50 Winter Tire Shoot Out (qualified into top 30)
ADAC Relative Results (select sizes) Moderate Details
• 6/19 in 2015 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16
• 7/16 in 2015 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 165/70 R14

Performance Weaknesses

Comprehensive Group Test Performance (Overall Balance) Strong Details
• 17/20 in 2016 AutoBild Winter Tire Test
• 13/18 in 2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Winter Tire Test
• 11/15 in 2012 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tire Test
Lower-Tier Finishes in Select Comparative Tests Strong Details
• 9/10 in 2015 AMS UHP Winter Tire Test
• 8/8 in 2013 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
• 13/16 in 2012 European Tire Test - 205/55 R16
Inconsistent Performance Over Time and Sizes Moderate Details
• Range from 5/43 (2012 braking) to 21/45 (2017 shootout) and multiple bottom-third finishes 2013-2016
• Average overall position 11.2 across 15 tests

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tire Test

2020
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak WS90

The Falken is a good choice for climates where wet snow and wet roads are common, because it scores better than average in the winter tire category, with Good ratings for braking in both wet and dr...

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