84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
35 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Falken EuroWinter HS449 vs Nexen Classe Premiere CP662 — 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
Tire B
Nexen
Nexen Classe Premiere CP662
64
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
38/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Falken EuroWinter HS449 — better snow, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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 HS449 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | EuroWinter HS449 | Classe Premiere CP662 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
EuroWinter HS449 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | EuroWinter HS449 | Classe Premiere CP662 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 68 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
EuroWinter HS449 leads by 35
Why this score
| Source | EuroWinter HS449 | Classe Premiere CP662 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 48 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
EuroWinter HS449 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | EuroWinter HS449 | Classe Premiere CP662 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 68 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
EuroWinter HS449 leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | EuroWinter HS449 | Classe Premiere CP662 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 61 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
EuroWinter HS449 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | EuroWinter HS449 | Classe Premiere CP662 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken EuroWinter HS449 | Nexen Classe Premiere CP662 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 64 |
| Dry | 85 | 75 |
| Wet | 87 | 67 |
| Snow | 80 | 45 |
| Comfort | 84 | 66 |
| Noise | – | 61 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 59 |
| Handling | 77 | 74 |
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Headline score
84
/ 100
Tire A
64
/ 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 HS449 is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that offers impressive performance in snow, ice, and wet conditions. While most users praise its affordability and reliability in harsh climates, a minority of drivers report inconsistent traction on steep inclines and occasional issues with high-speed stability.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands
- Strong traction and confidence-inspiring grip in deep snow and slush
- Effective water dispersal and hydroplaning resistance in wet conditions
- Good dry road handling and comfort for a winter-specific compound
Cons
- Reports of inconsistent grip on steep, snow-covered inclines
- Potential for vibrations or handling instability at high speeds
- Faster-than-expected tread wear for some users
- Occasional noise levels noted by some drivers
Observations
- Users with AWD vehicles, particularly Subaru Outbacks, report highly consistent and 'rail-like' performance in deep snow.
- Drivers of lighter vehicles (e.g., Renault Clio) report excellent snow performance, suggesting the tire is well-suited for smaller, lighter platforms.
- Some users noted that the tire's performance on steep hills can be polarizing, with success often depending on the vehicle's drivetrain and weight distribution.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken EuroWinter HS449 | B · Nexen Classe Premiere CP662 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
84
/ 100
Falken
64
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Falken EuroWinter HS449 — better snow, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Falken EuroWinter HS449 scores 80 vs 45 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Falken EuroWinter HS449 scores 85 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken EuroWinter HS449 scores 87 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Falken EuroWinter HS449 scores 84 vs 66 on comfort.
Tire A · Falken EuroWinter HS449
Tire B · Nexen Classe Premiere CP662
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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.