79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
17 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Falken Eurowinter HS439 vs Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S — Compared (May 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
69
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
15 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Falken Eurowinter HS439 — better treadwear, handling and wet. Pick the Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S if snow matters 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 HS439 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Eurowinter HS439 | ZIEX ZE001 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 74 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Eurowinter HS439 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Eurowinter HS439 | ZIEX ZE001 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 63 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 68 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 85 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
ZIEX ZE001 A/S leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Eurowinter HS439 | ZIEX ZE001 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 43 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 62 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ZIEX ZE001 A/S leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Eurowinter HS439 | ZIEX ZE001 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Eurowinter HS439 | ZIEX ZE001 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Eurowinter HS439 leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | Eurowinter HS439 | ZIEX ZE001 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 50 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 47 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 70 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Eurowinter HS439 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Eurowinter HS439 | ZIEX ZE001 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 63 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken Eurowinter HS439 | Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 69 |
| Dry | 86 | 85 |
| Wet | 83 | 72 |
| Snow | 60 | 70 |
| Comfort | 77 | 78 |
| Noise | – | 95 |
| Treadwear | 83 | 53 |
| Handling | 81 | 63 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Tire A
69
/ 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 Falken Eurowinter HS439 is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that excels in deep snow and icy conditions, offering performance comparable to premium brands at a lower price point. While users appreciate its predictable handling and durability, many note that the design feels dated, particularly regarding wet-weather braking and overall refinement compared to modern alternatives.
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence on snow and ice
- High value-for-money proposition
- Good tread longevity and durability
- Predictable and progressive handling characteristics
Cons
- Mediocre wet-weather braking performance
- Increased road noise compared to summer tires
- Susceptibility to sidewall damage on poor road surfaces
- Dated performance characteristics compared to newer tire generations
Observations
- Users noted that the tire requires a 'run-in' period of several hundred miles before reaching optimal grip levels.
- Drivers of rear-wheel-drive vehicles reported significant improvements in winter mobility, though some noted concerns regarding sidewall robustness on pothole-prone roads.
The Falken Ziex ZE001 AS is generally regarded as a competent OEM-spec tire that offers a comfortable, quiet ride and reliable dry-road handling. However, user consensus is heavily polarized by significant concerns regarding premature tread wear and subpar performance in winter conditions, particularly snow and slush.
Pros
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Reliable dry-road traction and handling
- Satisfactory performance for daily commuting and highway driving
- Good initial feedback and wet-road grip for moderate driving
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Poor traction and confidence in snow and icy conditions
- Low hydroplaning resistance in heavy rain
- High replacement cost relative to longevity
Observations
- Subaru owners frequently report that the tire fails to meet expected mileage intervals, often requiring replacement well before 40,000 miles.
- Drivers of higher-output vehicles, such as the Mazda 6 Turbo, report that the tire struggles to manage torque, leading to significant wet-weather traction issues.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken Eurowinter HS439 | B · Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Touring tires | Premium Touring All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 6 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 360 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Falken
69
/ 100
Falken
Winner: Falken Eurowinter HS439 — better treadwear, handling and wet. Pick the Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Falken Eurowinter HS439 scores 83 vs 53 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Falken Eurowinter HS439 scores 81 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken Eurowinter HS439 scores 83 vs 72 on wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S scores 70 vs 60 on snow.
Tire A · Falken Eurowinter HS439
Tire B · Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S
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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.