Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS01 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Falken (68%). But when it comes to comparing Falken EuroWinter HS01 and Pirelli Cinturato Winter, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS01 was done in 2017, compared to 2016 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the EuroWinter HS01 and the Cinturato Winter were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Falken EuroWinter HS01 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (90%) of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the EuroWinter HS01 is made in Turkey and Cinturato Winter is made in Russian Federation.