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Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

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 (89%) than Falken (58%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 55% of the Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro was done in 2023, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the EuroWinter HS02 Pro and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (63%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 also have B wet ratings.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (5)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 225/40 R18 View
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 245/45 R18 View
Sportauto Sportauto
Winter
2023 225/40 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/40 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
69%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Wet Braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Wet Handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Wet Circle Cornering
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (100.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
61%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (86.3%)
Dry Performance
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dry Braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
83%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Dry Handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Dry Lane Change
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry Steering Reaction
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (89.5%)
Snow Performance
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
58%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Snow Braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (96.0%)
Snow Traction
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
58%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Snow Handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
46%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Snow Circle Cornering
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
64%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Best in category: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (94.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
74%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Noise Exterior
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (91.0%)
Ride Comfort
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Best in category: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (91.0%)
Economy
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
52%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Rolling Resistance
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
50%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Best: Barum Polaris 6 (96.0%)
Mileage
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
54%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Best in category: Toyo Observe S944 (92.0%)

Performance spider chart

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