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Continental WinterContact TS 810 S 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.
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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
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 810 S | Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 88 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 98 |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 810 S | Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 89 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 810 S | Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 28 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 96 |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 810 S | Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 12 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 98 |
Noise
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 810 S | Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 810 S | Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 88 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 810 S | Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 76 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 810 S | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 80 |
| Dry | 79 | 89 |
| Wet | 77 | 87 |
| Snow | 28 | 82 |
| Comfort | 79 | 42 |
| Noise | – | 82 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 90 |
| Handling | 73 | 76 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental WinterContact TS 810 S receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between praising its comfort and dry-weather performance and criticizing its significant lack of traction in snow and ice. While some drivers find it a capable winter performer, a notable portion of the user base reports that it fails to meet expectations in genuine wintry conditions.
Pros
- High levels of ride comfort and low noise levels
- Good braking performance on dry surfaces
- Strong resistance to tramlining
- Solid durability and tread life in moderate climates
Cons
- Poor traction and cornering grip in snow and ice
- Significant understeer and wheel spin in wet conditions
- Inconsistent performance in extreme cold temperatures
- Reported issues with air retention/deflation in sub-zero conditions
Observations
- Users driving compact vehicles reported satisfactory performance over multiple seasons in varied European winter climates.
- The tire is noted for being quieter and smoother than performance-oriented summer tires like the Conti Sport Contact 2.
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.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental WinterContact TS 810 S | B · Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter High Performance tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 21 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
Continental
Falken
Winner: Falken Eurowinter HS01 — better snow, treadwear and dry. Pick the Continental WinterContact TS 810 S if comfort matters most to you.
Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 82 vs 28 on snow.
Continental WinterContact TS 810 S scores 79 vs 42 on comfort.
Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 90 vs 68 on treadwear.
Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 89 vs 79 on dry.
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.