Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro: Comprehensive Test Results & Performance Analysis

A premium winter performer with exceptional snow grip but slightly higher road noise. This in-depth review combines data from multiple independent tests with our expert analysis, including detailed performance metrics, direct competitor comparisons, and market position analysis to help you make an informed decision.

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro photo, test, review, ratings

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro is a High-Performance winter tire with an asymmetrical tread pattern designed for Passenger cars.

10.5

Average
place

7

Best
place

20

Worst
place

10

times
tested

2023-2025

test
years

Key performance

Overall rating: 90% (116 measurements from 10 independent tests)
The overall rating is calculated as the arithmetic average of the average scores for each discipline, to eliminate bias towards disciplines with a large number of tests.

Dry Performance

  • Dry braking

    (3.5/5)
    Good
    Based on 10 tests|2 wins|Avg. pos. 5.3th|1-11th range|Rating: 96.7%
    Performance Chart
    • Good: 4 (40%) i A solid performance, clearly above the average.
    • Average: 4 (40%) i A typical result, close to the test average.
    • Weak: 1 (10%) i The result is noticeably below the average.
    • Poor: 1 (10%) i A poor result, significantly worse than the test average.
    Detailed Test Results: 10 tests analyzed (2023-2025)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 58.4% of competitors per test
    • 🏆 Victories (1st place): 2 of 10
    • ✅ Podium finishes (TOP-3): 3 of 10
    • ⚠️ Bottom-half finishes: 3 of 10
    • ⚠️ Worst-3 finishes: 2 of 10
    • ❌ Last-place finish: 2 of 10
    Results in numbers
    • Best result:40.9 m (2023 Auto Bild SUV)
    • Worst result:45.6 m (2025 Auto Bild Sportscars)
    • Average result:43.6 m
    • Typical gap to leader:+1.15 – +1.95 m
    • Max gap to leader:+5.6 m (2025 Auto Bild Sportscars)
  • Dry handling

    (4/5)
    Good
    Based on 10 tests|0 wins|Avg. pos. 4.3th|2-8th range|Rating: 99.2%
    Performance Chart
    • Good: 7 (70%) i A solid performance, clearly above the average.
    • Average: 3 (30%) i A typical result, close to the test average.
    Detailed Test Results: 10 tests analyzed (2023-2025)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 67.6% of competitors per test
    • ➖ No first-place finishes
    • ✅ Podium finishes (TOP-3): 5 of 10
    • ⚠️ Bottom-half finishes: 3 of 10
    • ⚠️ Worst-3 finishes: 1 of 10
    • ✅ No last-place finishes

Wet Performance

  • Wet braking

    (2.5/5)
    Average
    Based on 10 tests|0 wins|Avg. pos. 8.6th|3-16th range|Rating: 92.3%
    Performance Chart
    • Good: 1 (10%) i A solid performance, clearly above the average.
    • Average: 7 (70%) i A typical result, close to the test average.
    • Weak: 2 (20%) i The result is noticeably below the average.
    Detailed Test Results: 10 tests analyzed (2023-2025)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 34.5% of competitors per test
    • ➖ No first-place finishes
    • ✅ Podium finishes (TOP-3): 1 of 10
    • ⚠️ Bottom-half finishes: 8 of 10
    • ⚠️ Worst-3 finishes: 3 of 10
    • ✅ No last-place finishes
    Results in numbers
    • Best result:29.58 m (2023 Tyre Reviews)
    • Worst result:56.2 m (2023 Auto Bild)
    • Average result:42.8 m
    • Typical gap to leader:+1.6 – +5 m
    • Max gap to leader:+7.1 m (2023 Auto Bild)
  • Wet handling

    (3/5)
    Average
    Based on 10 tests|0 wins|Avg. pos. 6.8th|3-10th range|Rating: 97.6%
    Performance Chart
    • Average: 8 (80%) i A typical result, close to the test average.
    • Weak: 2 (20%) i The result is noticeably below the average.
    Detailed Test Results: 10 tests analyzed (2023-2025)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 45.3% of competitors per test
    • ➖ No first-place finishes
    • ✅ Podium finishes (TOP-3): 2 of 10
    • ⚠️ Bottom-half finishes: 6 of 10
    • ⚠️ Worst-3 finishes: 2 of 10
    • ✅ No last-place finishes
  • Wet lateral handling

    (4/5)
    Good
    Based on 5 tests|0 wins|Avg. pos. 5.4th|3-10th range|Rating: 98.1%
    Performance Chart
    • Good: 2 (40%) i A solid performance, clearly above the average.
    • Average: 2 (40%) i A typical result, close to the test average.
    • Weak: 1 (20%) i The result is noticeably below the average.
    Detailed Test Results: 5 tests analyzed (2023-2025)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 55% of competitors per test
    • ➖ No first-place finishes
    • ✅ Podium finishes (TOP-3): 2 of 5
    • ⚠️ Bottom-half finishes: 2 of 5
    • ⚠️ Worst-3 finishes: 1 of 5
    • ✅ No last-place finishes

Aquaplaning resistance

  • Straight aqua

    (2/5)
    Poor
    Based on 10 tests|0 wins|Avg. pos. 10.4th|3-20th range|Rating: 91.3%
    Performance Chart
    • Good: 1 (10%) i A solid performance, clearly above the average.
    • Average: 1 (10%) i A typical result, close to the test average.
    • Weak: 4 (40%) i The result is noticeably below the average.
    • Poor: 4 (40%) i A poor result, significantly worse than the test average.
    Detailed Test Results: 10 tests analyzed (2023-2025)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 15.8% of competitors per test
    • ➖ No first-place finishes
    • ✅ Podium finishes (TOP-3): 1 of 10
    • ⚠️ Bottom-half finishes: 9 of 10
    • ⚠️ Worst-3 finishes: 8 of 10
    • ❌ Last-place finish: 3 of 10
    Results in numbers
    • Best result:96.8 km/h (2023 Auto Bild Sports Cars)
    • Worst result:66.5 km/h (2024 AUTO Straßenverkehr)
    • Average result:77.9 km/h
    • Typical gap to leader:-11 – -5.4 km/h
    • Max gap to leader:-12.3 km/h (2025 Auto Bild Sportscars)
  • Lateral aqua

    (2/5)
    Poor
    Based on 5 tests|0 wins|Avg. pos. 8.6th|7-11th range|Rating: 72.3%
    Performance Chart
    • Weak: 4 (80%) i The result is noticeably below the average.
    • Poor: 1 (20%) i A poor result, significantly worse than the test average.
    Detailed Test Results: 5 tests analyzed (2023-2025)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 11.4% of competitors per test
    • ➖ No first-place finishes
    • ➖ No TOP-3 finishes
    • ⚠️ Bottom-half finishes: 5 of 5
    • ⚠️ Worst-3 finishes: 5 of 5
    • ❌ Last-place finish: 2 of 5

Snow Performance

  • Snow braking

    (2/5)
    Poor
    Based on 10 tests|1 wins|Avg. pos. 10th|1-19th range|Rating: 92.5%
    Performance Chart
    • Good: 1 (10%) i A solid performance, clearly above the average.
    • Average: 1 (10%) i A typical result, close to the test average.
    • Weak: 6 (60%) i The result is noticeably below the average.
    • Poor: 1 (10%) i A poor result, significantly worse than the test average.
    Detailed Test Results: 10 tests analyzed (2023-2025)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 21.3% of competitors per test
    • 🏆 Victories (1st place): 1 of 10
    • ✅ Podium finishes (TOP-3): 1 of 10
    • ⚠️ Bottom-half finishes: 9 of 10
    • ⚠️ Worst-3 finishes: 8 of 10
    • ❌ Last-place finish: 2 of 10
    Results in numbers
    • Best result:20.97 m (2023 Tyre Reviews)
    • Worst result:31.7 m (2023 AMS)
    • Average result:27.8 m
    • Typical gap to leader:+1.65 – +2.92 m
    • Max gap to leader:+3.6 m (2025 Auto Bild Sportscars)
  • Snow handling

    (2/5)
    Poor
    Based on 10 tests|0 wins|Avg. pos. 10.7th|4-20th range|Rating: 94.2%
    Performance Chart
    • Average: 2 (20%) i A typical result, close to the test average.
    • Weak: 2 (20%) i The result is noticeably below the average.
    • Poor: 6 (60%) i A poor result, significantly worse than the test average.
    Detailed Test Results: 10 tests analyzed (2023-2025)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 14% of competitors per test
    • ➖ No first-place finishes
    • ➖ No TOP-3 finishes
    • ⚠️ Bottom-half finishes: 9 of 10
    • ⚠️ Worst-3 finishes: 8 of 10
    • ❌ Last-place finish: 5 of 10
  • Snow lateral handling

    (2/5)
    Poor
    Based on 5 tests|0 wins|Avg. pos. 9.6th|2-20th range|Rating: 86.1%
    Performance Chart
    • Good: 1 (20%) i A solid performance, clearly above the average.
    • Weak: 2 (40%) i The result is noticeably below the average.
    • Poor: 2 (40%) i A poor result, significantly worse than the test average.
    Detailed Test Results: 5 tests analyzed (2023)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 22.8% of competitors per test
    • ➖ No first-place finishes
    • ✅ Podium finishes (TOP-3): 1 of 5
    • ⚠️ Bottom-half finishes: 4 of 5
    • ⚠️ Worst-3 finishes: 4 of 5
    • ❌ Last-place finish: 2 of 5
  • Snow traction

    (2/5)
    Poor
    Based on 10 tests|0 wins|Avg. pos. 9.5th|3-20th range|Rating: 92.2%
    Performance Chart
    • Average: 5 (50%) i A typical result, close to the test average.
    • Weak: 1 (10%) i The result is noticeably below the average.
    • Poor: 3 (30%) i A poor result, significantly worse than the test average.
    Detailed Test Results: 10 tests analyzed (2023-2025)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 28.2% of competitors per test
    • ➖ No first-place finishes
    • ✅ Podium finishes (TOP-3): 1 of 10
    • ⚠️ Bottom-half finishes: 7 of 10
    • ⚠️ Worst-3 finishes: 5 of 10
    • ❌ Last-place finish: 4 of 10

Secondary

  • Rolling resistance

    (2/5)
    Poor
    Based on 10 tests|0 wins|Avg. pos. 9.8th|5-20th range|Rating: 85.3%
    Performance Chart
    • Average: 3 (30%) i A typical result, close to the test average.
    • Weak: 6 (60%) i The result is noticeably below the average.
    • Poor: 1 (10%) i A poor result, significantly worse than the test average.
    Detailed Test Results: 10 tests analyzed (2023-2025)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 22.1% of competitors per test
    • ➖ No first-place finishes
    • ➖ No TOP-3 finishes
    • ⚠️ Bottom-half finishes: 9 of 10
    • ⚠️ Worst-3 finishes: 7 of 10
    • ❌ Last-place finish: 2 of 10
    Results in numbers
    • Best result:7.8 kg/t (2025 Auto Bild Sportscars)
    • Worst result:9.8 kg/t (2023 Sport Auto)
    • Average result:8.7 kg/t
    • Typical gap to leader:+1.01 – +1.51 kg/t
    • Max gap to leader:+1.56 kg/t (2023 Auto Bild SUV)
  • Noise

    (2.5/5)
    Average
    Based on 9 tests|1 wins|Avg. pos. 6.7th|1-12th range|Rating: 98.3%
    Performance Chart
    • Exemplary: 1 (11%) i Outstanding result, significantly better than the test average.
    • Good: 1 (11%) i A solid performance, clearly above the average.
    • Average: 4 (44%) i A typical result, close to the test average.
    • Weak: 3 (33%) i The result is noticeably below the average.
    Detailed Test Results: 9 tests analyzed (2023-2025)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 43.3% of competitors per test
    • 🏆 Victories (1st place): 1 of 9
    • ✅ Podium finishes (TOP-3): 2 of 9
    • ⚠️ Bottom-half finishes: 7 of 9
    • ⚠️ Worst-3 finishes: 2 of 9
    • ✅ No last-place finishes
    Results in numbers
    • Best result:65 dB (2025 Auto Bild)
    • Worst result:73.9 dB (2024 Auto Bild SUV)
    • Average result:71.8 dB
    • Typical gap to leader:+1 – +1.85 dB
    • Max gap to leader:+2 dB (2023 Auto Bild)
  • Wear resistance

    (2/5)
    Poor
    Based on 2 tests|0 wins|Avg. pos. 20th|20-20th range|Rating: 64.5%
    Performance Chart
    • Poor: 1 (50%) i A poor result, significantly worse than the test average.
    Detailed Test Results: 2 tests analyzed (2023-2025)
    Key statistics
    • Typically outperforms 0% of competitors per test
    • ➖ No first-place finishes
    • ➖ No TOP-3 finishes
    • ⚠️ Bottom-half finishes: 2 of 2
    • ⚠️ Worst-3 finishes: 2 of 2
    • ❌ Last-place finish: 2 of 2
    Results in numbers
    • Best result:33920km (2025 Auto Bild)
    • Worst result:29534km (2023 Auto Bild)
    • Average result:31727km
    • Max gap to leader:-19080km (2025 Auto Bild)

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro Tests

Independent magazines and organizations have tested the tire multiple times in various sizes. The detailed results from each test are below.

Year
Magazine
Size
Place
Score
2025
Auto Bild Sportscars
235/50 R19
9 (11)
2025
Auto Bild
225/40 R18
20 (20)
Satisfactory
2024
AUTO Straßenverkehr
235/55 R18
8 (10)
2024
Auto Bild SUV
245/45 R18
10 (12)
2023
Sport Auto
225/40 R18
9 (9)
2023
Auto Bild SUV
225/60 R18
7 (10)
2023
Auto Bild
225/45 R18
17 (20)
2023
Auto Bild Sports Cars
225/40 R18
8 (11)
Satisfactory
2023
AMS
255/45 R20
7 (7)
Satisfactory
2023
Tyre Reviews
225/45 R18
10 (11)

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs. Competitors

Compared to similar competitors, Falken demonstrates exceptional dry and wet performance, securing top positions in braking and handling and maintaining mid-pack rolling resistance. However, it struggles significantly with winter performance, ranking in the bottom third across all snow-related tests. It also shows below-average results in aquaplaning resistance and noise levels.

Key Statistics

  • Dry braking #3 of 11
  • 🏆 Dry handling #1 of 11
  • 🏆 Wet braking #1 of 11
  • 🏆 Wet handling #1 of 11
  • ⚠️ Straight aqua #10 of 11
  • ⚠️ Snow braking #10 of 11
  • Snow handling #11 of 11
  • ⚠️ Snow traction #9 of 11
  • Noise #5 of 11
  • ⚠️ Rolling resistance #8 of 11
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
97.11%
0.4%
-0.18 m
2
97.01%
0.3%
-0.14 m
3
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
96.66%
4
96.13%
0.5%
+0.21 m
5
95.23%
1.4%
+0.57 m
6
94.94%
1.7%
+0.69 m
7
94.45%
2.2%
+0.89 m
8
94.36%
2.3%
+0.92 m
9
92.93%
3.7%
+1.50 m
10
92.70%
4.0%
+1.59 m
11
92.19%
4.5%
+1.79 m
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
99.17%
2
99.05%
0.1%
-0.11 km/h
3
98.89%
0.3%
-0.28 km/h
4
98.79%
0.4%
-0.38 km/h
5
98.70%
0.5%
-0.46 km/h
6
98.41%
0.8%
-0.75 km/h
7
98.37%
0.8%
-0.79 km/h
8
98.32%
0.8%
-0.85 km/h
9
98.11%
1.1%
-1.06 km/h
10
97.96%
1.2%
-1.20 km/h
11
97.96%
1.2%
-1.21 km/h
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
92.32%
2
91.15%
1.2%
+0.59 m
3
90.78%
1.5%
+0.77 m
4
90.49%
1.8%
+0.92 m
5
90.34%
2.0%
+0.99 m
6
90.11%
2.2%
+1.11 m
7
89.96%
2.4%
+1.18 m
8
88.89%
3.4%
+1.72 m
9
88.75%
3.6%
+1.79 m
10
88.43%
3.9%
+1.95 m
11
85.84%
6.5%
+3.24 m
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
97.58%
2
97.53%
0.0%
-0.04 km/h
3
96.86%
0.7%
-0.58 km/h
4
96.67%
0.9%
-0.73 km/h
5
96.41%
1.2%
-0.94 km/h
6
96.27%
1.3%
-1.04 km/h
7
96.08%
1.5%
-1.20 km/h
8
95.94%
1.6%
-1.31 km/h
9
95.28%
2.3%
-1.84 km/h
10
95.27%
2.3%
-1.85 km/h
11
94.63%
2.9%
-2.36 km/h
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
97.59%
6.3%
+5.04 km/h
2
97.57%
6.3%
+5.04 km/h
3
97.52%
6.2%
+4.99 km/h
4
95.42%
4.1%
+3.31 km/h
5
95.41%
4.1%
+3.31 km/h
6
94.76%
3.5%
+2.78 km/h
7
93.95%
2.7%
+2.13 km/h
8
92.79%
1.5%
+1.21 km/h
9
92.08%
0.8%
+0.64 km/h
10
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
91.28%
11
88.28%
3.0%
-2.40 km/h
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
99.36%
6.9%
2
99.07%
6.6%
3
97.81%
5.4%
4
97.58%
5.1%
5
96.57%
4.1%
6
95.36%
2.9%
7
95.34%
2.9%
8
94.35%
1.9%
9
93.98%
1.5%
10
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
92.46%
11
89.99%
2.5%
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
99.14%
4.9%
2
98.79%
4.5%
3
97.81%
3.6%
4
97.67%
3.4%
5
97.23%
3.0%
6
96.91%
2.7%
7
96.77%
2.5%
8
96.63%
2.4%
9
95.52%
1.3%
10
94.94%
0.7%
11
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
94.24%
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
97.95%
5.7%
2
97.84%
5.6%
3
97.64%
5.4%
4
96.55%
4.3%
5
95.89%
3.6%
6
94.99%
2.7%
7
92.95%
0.7%
8
92.32%
0.1%
9
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
92.24%
10
92.20%
0.0%
11
90.93%
1.3%
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
99.72%
1.4%
-1.04 dB
2
99.62%
1.4%
-0.97 dB
3
98.85%
0.6%
-0.42 dB
4
98.84%
0.6%
-0.41 dB
5
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
98.27%
6
98.00%
0.3%
+0.20 dB
7
97.94%
0.3%
+0.24 dB
8
97.77%
0.5%
+0.36 dB
9
97.43%
0.8%
+0.60 dB
10
96.29%
2.0%
+1.43 dB
11
94.37%
3.9%
+2.81 dB
#
Model
Performance ⓘ
% ⓘ
Abs. ⓘ
1
96.14%
10.9%
-0.78 kg/t
2
93.17%
7.9%
-0.57 kg/t
3
92.14%
6.9%
-0.50 kg/t
4
91.13%
5.9%
-0.42 kg/t
5
90.40%
5.1%
-0.37 kg/t
6
90.06%
4.8%
-0.35 kg/t
7
86.85%
1.6%
-0.12 kg/t
8
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
85.25%
9
85.24%
0.0%
+0.00 kg/t
10
81.80%
3.5%
+0.25 kg/t
11
81.54%
3.7%
+0.27 kg/t

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs. Market

Comparison of key performance metrics with market medians.

The tire shows lower-than-median results in 8 testing areas while performing better in 6 areas. The most significant advantage is in wet braking (+1.87%). The main areas for improvement are wear resistance (-16.84%) and lateral aqua (-15.66%).
6 areas above the median
Dry braking (+0.48%)
Dry handling (+0.47%)
Wet braking (+1.87%)
Wet handling (+0.72%)
Wet lateral handling (+0.34%)
Noise (+0.23%)
8 areas below the median
Straight aqua (-3.28%)
Lateral aqua (-15.66%)
Snow braking (-3.91%)
Snow handling (-2.83%)
Snow lateral handling (-8.58%)
Snow traction (-3.67%)
Rolling resistance (-3.73%)
Wear resistance (-16.84%)
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