Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 and Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro appear in 17 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 HS02 performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 13 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 HS02 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Falken EUROWINTER HS02 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.6 | 85.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken EUROWINTER HS02
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.9 1 | Avg rank 8.7 13 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.8 2 | Avg rank 5.8 223 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 13.1 | Avg rank 10.4 31 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.0 | No data | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.4 1 | Avg rank 6.2 131 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.3 | Avg rank 19.5 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.3 | Avg rank 3.3 224 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro |
💧 Wet: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 8.9 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02.
☀️ Dry: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.8 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
❄️ Snow: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro wins this category with an average rank of 10.4, compared to 13.1 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02.
🧊 Ice: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.2, compared to 7.4 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02.
📏 Mileage: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 19.5 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 6.3 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken EUROWINTER HS02 or Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro ranks higher on average than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro ranks better than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 shows better mileage performance than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 appears in 4 independent tests, Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro in 13.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →