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    Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    2026 test data · 34 independent tests · 5 head-to-head

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    Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Pilot 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 Pilot Alpin 5 appear in 34 tests, 5 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 efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 14 tests.

    How the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 20 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 Pilot Alpin 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Falken Eurowinter HS01 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Falken Eurowinter HS01 if

    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricFalken Eurowinter HS01Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    SegmentWinterPerformance Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used1420
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank9.35.0
    Latest test20222025
    Tire Lab Score89.195.4

    Tire Lab Score

    89.1
    Very Good · Winter
    95.4
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken Eurowinter HS01Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 9.1
    152
    Avg rank 5.6
    197
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 6.5
    14
    Avg rank 2.7
    17112
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 11.3
    1
    Avg rank 3.2
    24106
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.4
    311
    Avg rank 6.2
    765
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.7
    Avg rank 7.5
    3
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 1.7
    621
    Avg rank 7.3
    3
    Falken Eurowinter HS01

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 9.1 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    ☀️ Dry: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 6.5 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    ❄️ Snow: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 11.3 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    🧊 Ice: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.2, compared to 7.4 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    📏 Mileage: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 10.7 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    🔋 Efficiency: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 7.3 for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Falken Eurowinter HS01 or Michelin Pilot Alpin 5?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ranks higher on average than the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 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 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ranks better than the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot 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 Pilot Alpin 5 in 20, with 5 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 →