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Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Falken (58%). In this particular case, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has a better rating of 69% compared to 55% of the Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro was done in 2023, compared to 2016 when was the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro has B wet grip rating, whereas 93% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has A rating.

Test Profile

Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Number of tests
13
26
Best position
#7
#2
Average position
11.9
7.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
82
101

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Snow
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
52%
Snow traction
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
66%
Snow braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
67%
Snow cornering
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
62%
Snow handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
27%
Wet
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
72%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
67%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
88%
Wet braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
73%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
75%
Wet handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
75%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
73%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
58%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Wet circle cornering
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
79%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%
Wet performance
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
63%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
71%
Dry
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
73%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
74%
Dry handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
77%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Dry braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
79%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Dry steering response
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
71%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
58%
Dry lane changing
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
69%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
82%
Dry performance
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
88%
Costs
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
60%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Rolling resistance
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
60%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Price/value
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
71%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%
Mileage
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
54%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Comfort
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
76%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80%
Exterior noise
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
76%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%
Comfort
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
71%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
86%
Offroad
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
61%

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