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 Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter — 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
84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter — better snow, wet and comfort. Pick the Falken Eurowinter HS439 if dry 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 5
Why this score
| Source | Eurowinter HS439 | Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Winter leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Eurowinter HS439 | Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Winter leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | Eurowinter HS439 | Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Winter leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Eurowinter HS439 | Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ultra Grip Winter leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Eurowinter HS439 | Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Eurowinter HS439 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Eurowinter HS439 | Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken Eurowinter HS439 | Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 84 |
| Dry | 86 | 81 |
| Wet | 83 | 87 |
| Snow | 60 | 88 |
| Comfort | 77 | 80 |
| Noise | – | 76 |
| Treadwear | 83 | 85 |
| Handling | 81 | 79 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Tire A
84
/ 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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken Eurowinter HS439 | B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Falken
84
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter — better snow, wet and comfort. Pick the Falken Eurowinter HS439 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter scores 88 vs 60 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Falken Eurowinter HS439 scores 86 vs 81 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter scores 87 vs 83 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter scores 80 vs 77 on comfort.
Tire A · Falken Eurowinter HS439
Tire B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter
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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.