Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Firestone Destination Winter SUV: 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 and Firestone Destination Winter SUV appear in 15 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 14 tests.
How the Firestone Destination Winter SUV performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
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 Eurowinter HS01 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Firestone Destination Winter SUV still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Falken Eurowinter HS01 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | Firestone Destination Winter SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 14 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 9.3 | 7.3 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.1 | 87.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Eurowinter HS01
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | Firestone Destination Winter SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.1 152 | Avg rank 10.0 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.5 14 | Avg rank 10.0 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.3 1 | Avg rank 6.5 | Firestone Destination Winter SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.4 311 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Firestone Destination Winter SUV |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.7 | No data | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.7 621 | Avg rank 4.0 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
💧 Wet: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Firestone Destination Winter SUV
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 10.0 for the Firestone Destination Winter SUV.
☀️ Dry: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Firestone Destination Winter SUV
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 10.0 for the Firestone Destination Winter SUV.
❄️ Snow: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Firestone Destination Winter SUV
The Firestone Destination Winter SUV wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 11.3 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Firestone Destination Winter SUV
The Firestone Destination Winter SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.4 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
📏 Mileage: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Firestone Destination Winter SUV
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 10.7, compared to no data for the Firestone Destination Winter SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Firestone Destination Winter SUV
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 4.0 for the Firestone Destination Winter SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Eurowinter HS01 or Firestone Destination Winter SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 ranks higher on average than the Firestone Destination Winter SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Firestone Destination Winter SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Firestone Destination Winter SUV ranks better than the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 shows better mileage performance than the Firestone Destination Winter SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Eurowinter HS01 appears in 14 independent tests, Firestone Destination Winter SUV in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →