Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin 5: 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 Michelin Alpin 5 appear in 17 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 dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 14 tests.
How the Michelin Alpin 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, 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 Michelin Alpin 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Falken Eurowinter HS01 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Michelin Alpin 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 14 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.3 | 7.7 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.1 | 95.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Eurowinter HS01
Michelin Alpin 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | Michelin Alpin 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.1 152 | Avg rank 6.5 11 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.5 14 | Avg rank 7.2 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.3 1 | Avg rank 11.7 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.4 311 | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.7 | Avg rank 2.0 11 | Michelin Alpin 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.7 621 | Avg rank 3.3 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 Michelin Alpin 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 9.1 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
☀️ Dry: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin 5
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 7.2 for the Michelin Alpin 5.
❄️ Snow: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin 5
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 11.3, compared to 11.7 for the Michelin Alpin 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin 5
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 8.3 for the Michelin Alpin 5.
📏 Mileage: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin 5
The Michelin Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 10.7 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin 5
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 3.3 for the Michelin Alpin 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Eurowinter HS01 or Michelin Alpin 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Alpin 5 ranks higher on average than the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Alpin 5 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 Michelin Alpin 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Alpin 5 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, Michelin Alpin 5 in 3, 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 →