Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81: 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 King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 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 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 14 tests.
How the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, 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 King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 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 prefer the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 14 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.3 | 11.4 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.1 | 80.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Eurowinter HS01
King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.1 152 | Avg rank 14.0 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.5 14 | Avg rank 12.5 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.3 1 | Avg rank 12.7 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.4 311 | Avg rank 14.0 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.7 | No data | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.7 621 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 14.0 for the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81.
☀️ Dry: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 12.5 for the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81.
❄️ Snow: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 11.3, compared to 12.7 for the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 14.0 for the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81.
📏 Mileage: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 10.7, compared to no data for the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 3.0 for the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Eurowinter HS01 or King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 ranks higher on average than the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 averages a better dry-braking rank than the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 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 King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 shows better mileage performance than the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Eurowinter HS01 appears in 14 independent tests, King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 in 1, 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 →
