Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS02 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Falken (58%). In this particular case, the Falken EuroWinter HS02 has a better rating of 65% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the EuroWinter HS02 and the WinterCraft WP52 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Falken EuroWinter HS02 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (95%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the EuroWinter HS02 is made in Turkey and WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea.