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    Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    2026 test data · 21 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4: 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 Firestone Winterhawk 4 appear in 21 tests, 2 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 HS02 performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 4 tests.

    How the Firestone Winterhawk 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 17 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 Firestone Winterhawk 4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 still wins on dry, 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 noise / comfort

    Choose Firestone Winterhawk 4 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricFalken EUROWINTER HS02Firestone Winterhawk 4
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used417
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank9.210.0
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score88.688.7

    Tire Lab Score

    88.6
    Very Good · Winter
    88.7
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken EUROWINTER HS02Firestone Winterhawk 4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.9
    1
    Avg rank 7.6
    138
    Firestone Winterhawk 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.8
    2
    Avg rank 14.3
    1
    Falken EUROWINTER HS02
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 13.1
    Avg rank 9.2
    224
    Firestone Winterhawk 4
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 6.0
    Avg rank 6.7
    Falken EUROWINTER HS02
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.4
    1
    Avg rank 9.2
    31
    Falken EUROWINTER HS02
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 6.3
    Avg rank 10.8
    21
    Falken EUROWINTER HS02
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 6.3
    Avg rank 9.5
    1
    Falken EUROWINTER HS02

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to 8.9 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02.

    ☀️ Dry: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 14.3 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    ❄️ Snow: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    The Firestone Winterhawk 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 13.1 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02.

    🧊 Ice: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.7 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 9.2 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    📏 Mileage: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 10.8 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    🔋 Efficiency: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Firestone Winterhawk 4

    The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 9.5 for the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Falken EUROWINTER HS02 or Firestone Winterhawk 4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 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 Firestone Winterhawk 4 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 ranks better than the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 shows better mileage performance than the Firestone Winterhawk 4.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Falken EUROWINTER HS02 appears in 4 independent tests, Firestone Winterhawk 4 in 17, with 2 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 →