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Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS02 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Falken (58%). But when it comes to comparing Falken EuroWinter HS02 and Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, the rating is the same - 65%. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the EuroWinter HS02 and the Cinturato Winter 2 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 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
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
60%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Wet Braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02
56%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
68%
Wet Handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02
48%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
58%
Wet Circle Cornering
Falken EuroWinter HS02
63%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
61%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Falken EuroWinter HS02
76%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
68%
Aquaplaning Cross
Falken EuroWinter HS02
67%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
45%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (100.0%)
Dry Performance
Falken EuroWinter HS02
64%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
47%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Dry Braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02
57%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
62%
Dry Handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02
65%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
41%
Dry Lane Change
Falken EuroWinter HS02
67%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
50%
Dry Steering Reaction
Falken EuroWinter HS02
67%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
33%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (100.0%)
Snow Performance
Falken EuroWinter HS02
41%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
58%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Snow Braking
Falken EuroWinter HS02
42%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
59%
Snow Traction
Falken EuroWinter HS02
50%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
55%
Snow Handling
Falken EuroWinter HS02
32%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
61%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (100.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Falken EuroWinter HS02
56%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
49%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Noise Exterior
Falken EuroWinter HS02
62%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
65%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (72.0%)
Ride Comfort
Falken EuroWinter HS02
50%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
33%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (100.0%)
Economy
Falken EuroWinter HS02
58%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
40%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Mileage
Falken EuroWinter HS02
58%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
40%
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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