Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3: 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 Winterhawk 3 appear in 18 tests, 3 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 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 14 tests.
How the Firestone Winterhawk 3 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 4 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 Eurowinter HS01 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Firestone Winterhawk 3 still wins on mileage, 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 snow
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | Firestone Winterhawk 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 14 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 9.3 | 15.3 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.1 | 85.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Eurowinter HS01
Firestone Winterhawk 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | Firestone Winterhawk 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.1 152 | Avg rank 22.0 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.5 14 | Avg rank 13.0 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.3 1 | Avg rank 13.6 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.4 311 | Avg rank 11.0 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.7 | Avg rank 10.5 | Firestone Winterhawk 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.7 621 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 22.0 for the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
☀️ Dry: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 13.0 for the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
❄️ Snow: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 11.3, compared to 13.6 for the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 11.0 for the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
📏 Mileage: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The Firestone Winterhawk 3 wins this category with an average rank of 10.5, compared to 10.7 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Firestone Winterhawk 3
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 4.0 for the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Eurowinter HS01 or Firestone Winterhawk 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 ranks higher on average than the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Firestone Winterhawk 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 ranks better than the Firestone Winterhawk 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Firestone Winterhawk 3 shows better mileage performance than the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Eurowinter HS01 appears in 14 independent tests, Firestone Winterhawk 3 in 4, with 3 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 →