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Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS02 vs. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Falken (58%). In this particular case, the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 has a better rating of 81% compared to 65% of the Falken EuroWinter HS02. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the EuroWinter HS02 and the W462 Winter i*cept RS3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Falken EuroWinter HS02 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 also have B wet ratings. We also know where EuroWinter HS02 is made - Turkey.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2025 215/55 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Falken EuroWinter HS02
62%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
74%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Wet Braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02
56%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
61%
Wet Handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02
48%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
72%
Wet Circle Cornering
Falken EuroWinter HS02
63%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
59%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Falken EuroWinter HS02
76%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
90%
Aquaplaning Cross
Falken EuroWinter HS02
67%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
87%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (100.0%)
Dry Performance
Falken EuroWinter HS02
64%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
81%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Dry Braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02
57%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
61%
Dry Handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02
65%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
78%
Dry Lane Change
Falken EuroWinter HS02
67%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
83%
Dry Steering Reaction
Falken EuroWinter HS02
67%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
100%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (100.0%)
Snow Performance
Falken EuroWinter HS02
41%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
65%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Snow Braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02
42%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
71%
Snow Traction
Falken EuroWinter HS02
50%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
65%
Snow Handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02
32%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
58%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (100.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Falken EuroWinter HS02
56%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
54%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Noise Exterior
Falken EuroWinter HS02
62%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
57%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (72.0%)
Ride Comfort
Falken EuroWinter HS02
50%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
50%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (100.0%)
Economy
Falken EuroWinter HS02
58%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
80%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Mileage
Falken EuroWinter HS02
58%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
80%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (80.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Alpin 6 (80.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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