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Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS01 vs. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Falken winter tyres are slightly better rated (58%) than Maxxis (26%). The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS01 was done in 2017, compared to 2020 when was the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the EuroWinter HS01 and the Premitra Snow WP6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where EuroWinter HS01 is made - Turkey.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

General comparison
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Falken EuroWinter HS01

EuroWinter HS01

R13 - R21
185 Sizes
23 Tests
Best: #5
Worst: #30
Avg: 11.0
Latest: 2022
Best rating: Satisfactory
Worst rating: Sufficient
lowcost
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

Premitra Snow WP6

26%
R14 - R19
50 Sizes
20 Tests
Best: #5
Worst: #44
Avg: 15.8
Latest: 2025
Best rating: Good
Worst rating: Sufficient

Tests used in comparison (6)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 245/40 R19 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 195/65 R15 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 225/40 R18 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2020 225/50 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Falken EuroWinter HS01
73%
Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
72%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Wet Braking
Falken EuroWinter HS01
78%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
67%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (93.4%)
Wet Handling
Falken EuroWinter HS01
64%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
70%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (98.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Falken EuroWinter HS01
60%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
66%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (90.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Falken EuroWinter HS01
87%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
85%
Best: Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ (97.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Falken EuroWinter HS01
75%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
70%
Best: Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ (100.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (90.2%)
Dry Performance
Falken EuroWinter HS01
61%
Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
71%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Dry Braking
Falken EuroWinter HS01
78%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
69%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Falken EuroWinter HS01
72%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
70%
Best: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (92.0%)
Dry Lane Change
Falken EuroWinter HS01
40%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
60%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac Pro (100.0%)
Dry Steering Reaction
Falken EuroWinter HS01
55%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
85%
Best: Toyo Observe S944 (95.0%)
Best in category: Tristar Snowpower HP (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Falken EuroWinter HS01
76%
Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
73%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Snow Braking
Falken EuroWinter HS01
80%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
77%
Best: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (95.0%)
Snow Traction
Falken EuroWinter HS01
71%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
72%
Best: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (93.0%)
Snow Handling
Falken EuroWinter HS01
74%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
68%
Best: Pirelli Cinturato Winter (100.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Falken EuroWinter HS01
77%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
73%
Best: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (97.0%)
Best in category: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (95.0%)
Ice Performance
Falken EuroWinter HS01
80%
Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
82%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Ice Braking Abs
Falken EuroWinter HS01
81%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
81%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (87.0%)
Ice Lateral Guidance
Falken EuroWinter HS01
78%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
82%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (91.0%)
Best in category: Toyo Observe S944 (88.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Falken EuroWinter HS01
75%
Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
81%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Noise Exterior
Falken EuroWinter HS01
75%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
85%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (96.0%)
Noise Interior
Falken EuroWinter HS01
74%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
77%
Best: Sava Eskimo HP2 (83.0%)
Ride Comfort
Falken EuroWinter HS01
75%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
82%
Best: Semperit Speed-Grip 5 (87.0%)
Best in category: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 (89.0%)
Economy
Falken EuroWinter HS01
70%
Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
65%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Rolling Resistance
Falken EuroWinter HS01
51%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
58%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (100.0%)
Fuel Efficiency
Falken EuroWinter HS01
78%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
82%
Best: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (91.0%)
Mileage
Falken EuroWinter HS01
80%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
55%
Best: King Meiler Winter Tact WT81 (100.0%)
Best in category: Nokian WR Snowproof (100.0%)

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