Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter: 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter appear in 19 tests, 4 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, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 14 tests.
How the Pirelli Cinturato Winter performs. It takes the win in wet, snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 5 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 Falken Eurowinter HS01 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Cinturato Winter still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Falken Eurowinter HS01 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 14 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.3 | 8.5 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.1 | 80 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Eurowinter HS01
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.1 152 | Avg rank 8.3 2 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.5 14 | Avg rank 10.6 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.3 1 | Avg rank 6.5 2 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.4 311 | Avg rank 8.5 1 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.7 | Avg rank 20.0 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.7 621 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 9.1 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
☀️ Dry: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 10.6 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
❄️ Snow: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 11.3 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 8.5 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
📏 Mileage: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 10.7, compared to 20.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter
The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 4.5 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Eurowinter HS01 or Pirelli Cinturato Winter?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Eurowinter HS01 appears in 14 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato Winter in 5, with 4 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 →