Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS01 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Falken (58%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 67% compared to 53% of the Falken EuroWinter HS01. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS01 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the EuroWinter HS01 and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Falken EuroWinter HS01 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 6 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the EuroWinter HS01 is made in Turkey and ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany.

#	Falken EuroWinter HS01 /53%	Michelin ALPIN 6 /67%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Falken EuroWinter HS01

/53%

Michelin ALPIN 6

/67%

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Segment

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 Upper-middle

Number of sizes available

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 166

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 72

Number of tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 31x

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 23x

Best position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 1.

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 5.

Worst position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 13.

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 30.

Average position in tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.35

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 11.04

Year of the last test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 2024

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 2022

Best rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Exemplary

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 Sufficient

Wet

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

78%

Falken
EuroWinter HS01

72%

Wet braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 77%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 69%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 80%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 71%

Wet handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 84%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 70%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 88%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 77%

Wet circle cornering

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 77%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 68%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 B

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 B

Dry

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

85%

Falken
EuroWinter HS01

70%

Dry braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 89%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 79%

Dry handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 87%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 75%

Dry steering response

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 88%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 65%

Dry driving behavior

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 87%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 74%

Dry lane changing

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 90%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 57%

Snow

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

74%

Falken
EuroWinter HS01

74%

Snow traction

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 80%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 66%

Snow braking

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 78%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 75%

Snow handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 80%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 71%

Snow cornering

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 70%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 68%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

81%

Falken
EuroWinter HS01

78%

Exterior noise

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 79%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 78%

Comfort

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 82%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 80%

Interior noise

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 82%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 81%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

79%

Falken
EuroWinter HS01

69%

Rolling resistance

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 74%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 51%

Mileage

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 94%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 77%

Price/value

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 72%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 65%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 C

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 D

Ice

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

87%

Falken
EuroWinter HS01

79%

Ice braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 87%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 81%

Ice lateral guidance

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 87%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 78%

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Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,8	25,4
Falken EuroWinter HS01	36,3	25,9
Michelin Alpin 6	34,1	26,4
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	2+	2+
Falken EuroWinter HS01 Rating: Good	2-	2-	2	2
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2+	2+
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 215/60 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Rolling resistance	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	2,0	1,8	1,4	1,8	1,5	2,7	1,5
Falken EuroWinter HS01 Rating: Satisfactory	2,3	3,5	2,0	2,2	2,5	2,7	2,5
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2,4	2,0	2,4	1,9	2,6	2,8	2,0
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+	1
Falken EuroWinter HS01 Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2	3+	3+	2
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary	2	2	2+	2-	1
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 195/65 R15

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,9	2,0	2,6	2,0
Falken EuroWinter HS01 Rating: Satisfactory	2,7	2,3	2,4	2,4	2,9	3,0
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2,5	1,9	2,2	2,0	3,1	2,0
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,1	27,3
Falken EuroWinter HS01	36,2	29,5
Michelin Alpin 6	34,9	29,1
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2021 195/55 R16

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	8,7	9,6	9,3	10	10	10
Falken EuroWinter HS01 Rating: Good	7,1	7,4	7,0	7,5	4	10
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	7,7	7,2	9,3	7,0	6	9
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	101,6	299,9	299,9	100	101,1	100,7
Falken EuroWinter HS01	98	286,4	281,7	98,9	82,6	99,7
Michelin Alpin 6	98,4	291,9	295,4	96,2	87,6	98,8
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ACE Winter tyre test 2020 225/50 R17

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	200	67	48	60	18	9
Falken EuroWinter HS01 Rating: Conditionally recommended	167	63	45	39	10	5
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Recommended	185	67	46	45	16	4
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2020 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	9,5	8,7	9,9	10	9
Falken EuroWinter HS01 Rating: Satisfactory	7,1	6,9	6,7	5	8
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Very good	8,2	8,7	6,9	9	9
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,3	2,0	1,8	2,1	2,5	1,0	1,8
Falken EuroWinter HS01 Rating: Satisfactory	2,3	2,9	2,7	2,4	3,0	2,0	2,4
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2,0	2,5	2,1	2,2	2,6	1,5	2,1
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Automotorsport Winter tyre test 2019 215/55 R17

Name	Points total
Best values in test	8,9
Falken EuroWinter HS01 Rating: Good	7,4
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	7,9
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	29,2	24
Falken EuroWinter HS01	33,9	26,1
Michelin Alpin 6	30,4	24,7
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