Barum Quartaris 5 vs Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Barum Quartaris 5 and Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 appear in 22 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Barum Quartaris 5 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 18 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Barum Quartaris 5 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Choose Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Barum Quartaris 5 | Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 4 | 18 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 14.3 | 7.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.3 | 89.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Barum Quartaris 5
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Barum Quartaris 5 | Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 11.2 | Avg rank 7.0 35 | Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 27.3 | Avg rank 7.5 22 | Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 7.4 5 | Barum Quartaris 5 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 12.0 | Barum Quartaris 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.5 1 | Avg rank 6.4 723 | Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Avg rank 6.1 1 | Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 2.8 534 | Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
The Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 11.2 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
☀️ Dry: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
The Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 27.3 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
❄️ Snow: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
The Barum Quartaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.4 for the Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210.
🧊 Ice: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
The Barum Quartaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 12.0 for the Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
The Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 8.5 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
📏 Mileage: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
The Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 7.5 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
The Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 wins this category with an average rank of 2.8, compared to 10.0 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Barum Quartaris 5 or Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 ranks higher on average than the Barum Quartaris 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Barum Quartaris 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 ranks better than the Barum Quartaris 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 shows better mileage performance than the Barum Quartaris 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Barum Quartaris 5 appears in 4 independent tests, Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 in 18, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
Also compare
Barum Quartaris 5 vs…
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 vs…
Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
