Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Falken (68%). In this particular case, the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has a better rating of 80% compared to 66% of the Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the EuroWinter HS02 Pro and the Speed-Grip 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 has B wet grip rating, whereas 70% of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has C rating.