Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo: 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo appear in 17 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, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 14 tests.
How the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 3 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 14 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 9.3 | 10.9 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.1 | 90.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Eurowinter HS01
GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.1 152 | Avg rank 10.0 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.5 14 | Avg rank 15.0 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.3 1 | Avg rank 7.0 1 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 9.0 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.4 311 | Avg rank 8.8 1 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.7 | Avg rank 10.0 1 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.7 621 | Avg rank 9.0 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
💧 Wet: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 10.0 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo.
☀️ Dry: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 15.0 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo.
❄️ Snow: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 11.3 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
🧊 Ice: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 8.8 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo.
📏 Mileage: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 10.7 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 9.0 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Eurowinter HS01 or GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 ranks higher on average than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 averages a better dry-braking rank than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo 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, GT-Radial WinterPro2 Evo in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →