Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV and Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus appear in 15 tests, 1 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 Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 12 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.9 | 6.8 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.2 | 92.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 4 | Avg rank 5.8 426 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.0 1 | Avg rank 7.5 21 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.9 13 | Avg rank 4.3 444 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 7.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.1 2 | Avg rank 6.7 41 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.8 | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.7 21 | Avg rank 9.6 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 5.8 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
☀️ Dry: Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 8.0 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV.
❄️ Snow: Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 4.9 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV.
🧊 Ice: Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 6.7 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
📏 Mileage: Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.8, compared to no data for the Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 9.6 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV or Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV ranks higher on average than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV ranks better than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus shows better mileage performance than the Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Eurowinter HS01 SUV appears in 3 independent tests, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus in 12, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →