Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin A4: 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 A4 appear in 15 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 noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 14 tests.
How the Michelin Alpin A4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, 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 Michelin Alpin A4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Falken Eurowinter HS01 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Michelin Alpin A4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 14 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.3 | 3.7 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.1 | 92.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Eurowinter HS01
Michelin Alpin A4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | Michelin Alpin A4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.1 152 | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.5 14 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.3 1 | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.4 311 | No data | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.7 | No data | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.7 621 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
💧 Wet: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin A4
The Michelin Alpin A4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 9.1 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
☀️ Dry: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin A4
The Michelin Alpin A4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 6.5 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
❄️ Snow: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin A4
The Michelin Alpin A4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 11.3 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
🧊 Ice: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin A4
The Michelin Alpin A4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin A4
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin A4.
📏 Mileage: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin A4
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 10.7, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin A4.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin A4
The Michelin Alpin A4 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 1.7 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Eurowinter HS01 or Michelin Alpin A4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Alpin A4 ranks higher on average than the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Alpin A4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken Eurowinter HS01 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 A4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Alpin A4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Eurowinter HS01 appears in 14 independent tests, Michelin Alpin A4 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →