Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Nokian WR 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 HS02 and Nokian WR A4 appear in 9 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 wet, dry, ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Nokian WR A4 performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, 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 Nokian WR A4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Choose Nokian WR A4 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 | Nokian WR A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.6 | 88.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken EUROWINTER HS02
Nokian WR A4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 | Nokian WR A4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.9 1 | Avg rank 10.2 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.8 2 | Avg rank 5.0 22 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 13.1 | Avg rank 10.8 | Nokian WR A4 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.0 | No data | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.4 1 | Avg rank 7.0 11 | Nokian WR A4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.3 | Avg rank 17.0 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.3 | Avg rank 12.3 | Falken EUROWINTER HS02 |
💧 Wet: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Nokian WR A4
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 8.9, compared to 10.2 for the Nokian WR A4.
☀️ Dry: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Nokian WR A4
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.0 for the Nokian WR A4.
❄️ Snow: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Nokian WR A4
The Nokian WR A4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to 13.1 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02.
🧊 Ice: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Nokian WR A4
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Nokian WR A4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Nokian WR A4
The Nokian WR A4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 7.4 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02.
📏 Mileage: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Nokian WR A4
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 17.0 for the Nokian WR A4.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 vs Nokian WR A4
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 12.3 for the Nokian WR A4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken EUROWINTER HS02 or Nokian WR A4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 ranks higher on average than the Nokian WR A4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian WR A4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian WR A4 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 Nokian WR A4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 appears in 4 independent tests, Nokian WR A4 in 5.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →