72
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
2 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Dueler M/T vs Falken Eurowinter HS01 — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
14 professional tests
User signal (40%)
87/100
35 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Falken Eurowinter HS01 — better wet, snow and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Dueler M/T if comfort and handling matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Eurowinter HS01 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Dueler M/T | Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 88 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 98 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Eurowinter HS01 leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | Dueler M/T | Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 89 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Eurowinter HS01 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Dueler M/T | Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 96 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Dueler M/T leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | Dueler M/T | Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 12 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 98 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Dueler M/T | Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Eurowinter HS01 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Dueler M/T | Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 88 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Dueler M/T leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Dueler M/T | Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 76 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Dueler M/T | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 80 |
| Dry | 75 | 89 |
| Wet | 62 | 87 |
| Snow | 63 | 82 |
| Comfort | 68 | 42 |
| Noise | – | 82 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 90 |
| Handling | 85 | 76 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Tire A
80
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Dueler M/T receives a mixed to negative reception based on the limited data provided, with significant concerns regarding structural integrity. Users have reported premature failure, specifically citing sidewall durability issues within a very short mileage interval.
Cons
- Poor sidewall durability
- Premature tire failure
- Short tread life expectancy
Observations
- The reported failure occurred within the first 7,000 kilometers of use.
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that punches above its price point, offering impressive performance in wet, snowy, and icy conditions. While a small minority of users report mixed results regarding wet-weather braking confidence, the vast majority of owners praise its quiet ride, durability, and reliable traction in challenging winter climates.
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- Strong traction and handling in deep snow and ice
- High value-to-price ratio compared to premium competitors
- Surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride for a winter tire
- Good tread longevity and durability
Cons
- Higher rolling resistance noted by some users
- Inconsistent braking confidence on wet or slick asphalt for a small subset of drivers
- Increased road noise at higher speeds or when over-inflated
- Dry road handling is described as adequate but not performance-oriented
Observations
- Users with AWD vehicles (e.g., WRX, Ford Kuga) report that the tire complements all-wheel-drive systems effectively for snow navigation.
- Drivers noted that the tire maintains comfort and low noise levels even on rough road surfaces, particularly when moving from 15-inch to 16-inch wheel sizes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Dueler M/T | B · Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 21 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Bridgestone
80
/ 100
Falken
Winner: Falken Eurowinter HS01 — better wet, snow and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Dueler M/T if comfort and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Dueler M/T scores 68 vs 42 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 87 vs 62 on wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 82 vs 63 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 89 vs 75 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Dueler M/T
Tire B · Falken Eurowinter HS01
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.