Falken EUROWINTER HS02 review
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 receives polarized feedback, with users divided between those who find it a high-value performer in diverse conditions and those who report significant traction issues. While some drivers praise its versatility and price point, others express concerns regarding its grip levels and overall reliability in challenging driving scenarios.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
74%By road tests
70.8%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 receives polarized feedback, with users divided between those who find it a high-value performer in diverse conditions and those who report significant traction issues. While some drivers praise its versatility and price point, others express concerns regarding its grip levels and overall reliability in challenging driving scenarios.
Pros
- Strong all-around performance in varied weather conditions
- High value-for-money proposition
- Reliable handling characteristics for daily driving
Cons
- Lack of confidence-inspiring grip
- Tendency for wheel spin under acceleration
- Occasional instability or slipping during cornering
Worth knowing
- Performance feedback is inconsistent, suggesting the tire's behavior may vary significantly depending on vehicle weight and chassis dynamics.
6 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 11 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 10th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 9th of 11 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 11 |
2025 AMS Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
9th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 10 | |
| Noise | 5th of 10 |
2024 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 12 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 12 | |
| Snow Traction | 11th of 12 | |
| Ice Braking | 4th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 12 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 12 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 12 | |
| Wear | 8th of 12 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 10th of 12 | |
| Abrasion | 8th of 12 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 5th of 12 |
2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
22nd of 55
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 25th of 55 | |
| Snow Braking | 23rd of 55 |
2023 ADAC 16 Inch tire Test · 205/60 R16
11th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 16th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 15th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 14th of 16 | |
| Noise | 6th of 16 | |
| Wear | 8th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 14th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 12th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 3rd of 16 |