Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs General Altimax Winter 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 General Altimax Winter 3 appear in 19 tests, 4 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, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 14 tests.
How the General Altimax Winter 3 performs. It takes the win in snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 5 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 General Altimax Winter 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Falken Eurowinter HS01 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 dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose General Altimax Winter 3 if
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | General Altimax Winter 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 14 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #4 |
| Avg rank | 9.3 | 18.8 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.1 | 89.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Eurowinter HS01
General Altimax Winter 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | General Altimax Winter 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.1 152 | Avg rank 26.0 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.5 14 | Avg rank 17.0 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.3 1 | Avg rank 9.4 | General Altimax Winter 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.4 311 | Avg rank 10.5 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.7 | Avg rank 16.0 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.7 621 | Avg rank 7.0 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs General Altimax Winter 3
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 26.0 for the General Altimax Winter 3.
☀️ Dry: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs General Altimax Winter 3
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 17.0 for the General Altimax Winter 3.
❄️ Snow: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs General Altimax Winter 3
The General Altimax Winter 3 wins this category with an average rank of 9.4, compared to 11.3 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs General Altimax Winter 3
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 10.5 for the General Altimax Winter 3.
📏 Mileage: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs General Altimax Winter 3
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 10.7, compared to 16.0 for the General Altimax Winter 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs General Altimax Winter 3
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 7.0 for the General Altimax Winter 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Eurowinter HS01 or General Altimax Winter 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 ranks higher on average than the General Altimax Winter 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 averages a better dry-braking rank than the General Altimax Winter 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 General Altimax Winter 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 shows better mileage performance than the General Altimax Winter 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Eurowinter HS01 appears in 14 independent tests, General Altimax Winter 3 in 5, with 4 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 →