Comparison: Falken EUROWINTER HS01 SUV vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Falken (68%). The first tyre test of Falken EUROWINTER HS01 SUV was done in 2019, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 235/55 R18 test, where both the EUROWINTER HS01 SUV and the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Falken EUROWINTER HS01 SUV has B wet grip rating, whereas 72% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C rating. We also know where EUROWINTER HS01 SUV is made - Turkey.