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Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

Winter
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Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Upper-middle
6.2 /10 Conditionally recommended

EuroWinter HS02 is very good and quite sporty on dry and wet, but lacks some performance on the snow which is the reason for the not so good test results. Weaknesses in aquaplaning and rolling resistance doesn't help either.

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

FalkenThis tyre
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
6.2
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52+
8.1
Better at: Snow handling, Snow braking
HankookUpper-middle
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.2
Better at: Snow handling - objective, Snow handling
Worse at: Dry braking
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
8.7
Better at: Snow handling - objective, Snow handling
Worse at: Exterior noise
NokianUpper-middle
WR Snowproof P
7.3
Better at: Mileage, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Wet handling, Comfort
NokianUpper-middle
WR Snowproof
6.8
Better at: Rolling resistance, Snow handling
Worse at: Wet handling
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
8.7
Better at: Snow handling, Snow handling - objective
Worse at: Exterior noise
FirestoneUpper-middle
Winterhawk 4
6.3
Better at: Snow handling, Snow braking
Worse at: Dry handling, Dry braking
NokianUpper-middle
Snowproof 2 SUV
7.1
Better at: Wet handling, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Wet braking, Comfort
UniroyalUpper-middle
WinterExpert
8.1
Better at: Rolling resistance, Mileage
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet handling
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
G-FORCE WINTER 2
8.2
Better at: Snow handling, Snow braking
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet handling
KleberUpper-middle
KRISALP HP3
8.1
Better at: Snow handling, Snow braking
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet handling
ToyoUpper-middle
Observe S944
6.7
Better at: Mileage, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Wet handling, Dry braking
GoodYearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.2
Better at: Mileage, Snow handling - objective
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
9.1
Better at: Snow handling, Snow braking
Worse at: Dry braking
GitiBudget
Gitiwinter W2
6.5
Better at: Gravel traction, Snow handling - objective
Worse at: Dry braking

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent handling and short braking distances on both wet and dry roads, with very good aquaplaning resistance.

Stable and dynamic driving behavior in dry and wet conditions, providing a safe and comfortable ride.

Very quiet and comfortable rolling performance, offering a pleasant driving experience.

Weaknesses

Limited grip, weak lateral support, and understeering behavior on snow; not suitable for demanding winter conditions.

Lower aquaplaning safety and wet braking reserves under extreme conditions compared to top competitors.

High rolling resistance, which may negatively affect fuel efficiency.

Average tread life; durability is not a standout feature.

Reviews

9.4
18 Reviews

Customers like

Good wet-road performance5×
Good snow performance3×
Good dry-road performance3×
Good value for money6×
Quiet ride3×

Customers don't like

Noticeable road noise2×

History

2022

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro was launched

2023
7× Tested
Automotorsport255/45 R20#7Satisfactory
Autobild225/60 R18#7Satisfactory
Autobild225/40 R18#9Satisfactory
Sportauto225/40 R18#9Satisfactory
Tyre Reviews225/45 R18#10
Autobild225/45 R18#17Conditionally recommended
Autobild225/45 R18#20
2024
2× Tested
STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18#8Good
AUTOBILD245/45 R18#10Satisfactory
2025
4× Tested
Autobild235/50 R19#9Sufficient
Autobild215/55 R17#9Good
Autobild225/40 R18#20
Autobild225/40 R18#20Satisfactory
2026
3× Tested
AvD225/45 R17#11Conditionally recommended
ADAC225/50 R17#11Poor
Autobild245/45 R19#28
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Tests (16)

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16 Tests 11× Recommended
AvD Winter
225/45 R17
#11 Of 15 Tyres
AvD2026
11thConditionally recommended
Audi A3
1.Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3Highly recommended
···
10.Giti Gitiwinter W2Conditionally recommended
11.Falken EuroWinter HS02 ProConditionally recommended
12.Toyo Observe EWS 1Conditionally recommended
ADAC Winter
225/50 R17
#11 Of 16 Tyres
Autobild Winter
245/45 R19
#28 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild Winter
235/50 R19
#9 Of 11 Tyres
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#9 Of 12 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#20 Of 51 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#20 Of 20 Tyres
STRAßENVERKEHR Winter
235/55 R18
#8 Of 10 Tyres
AUTOBILD Winter
245/45 R18
#10 Of 12 Tyres
10thSatisfactory
CUPRA Formentor
Autobild Winter
225/60 R18
#7 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#9 Of 11 Tyres
Sportauto Winter
225/40 R18
#9 Of 9 Tyres
Tyre Reviews Winter
225/45 R18
#10 Of 11 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#17 Of 20 Tyres
17thConditionally recommended
BMW 3
···
16.Semperit Speed-Grip 5Satisfactory
17.Falken EuroWinter HS02 ProConditionally recommended
18.Debica Frigo HP2Conditionally recommended
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#20 Of 54 Tyres

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Falken Winter - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Falken's current passenger winter range pairs the performance-focused EuroWinter HS02 Pro for fast and heavier cars with the all-round EuroWinter HS02 tuned for everyday European winters and longer mileage.

From sporty to efficient
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Ratings

Tested 12× By professional organizations

●Satisfactory8× (67%)
●Conditionally recommended2× (17%)
●Sufficient1× (8%)
●Poor1× (8%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 5.2xxx/xx R18 8.3xxx/xx R19 6.5xxx/xx R20 8.5215/xx Rxx 8.5225/xx Rxx 6.9235/xx Rxx 7.5245/xx Rxx 8.5255/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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