Segment
1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Premium2. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro Upper-middle
Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (68%) than Falken (48%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has a better rating of 63% compared to 60% of the Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sport Auto 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the EuroWinter HS02 Pro and the Cinturato Winter 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.
| # | Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R16 - R21 | R16 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Exemplary2. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Recommended2. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow cornering
Snow braking
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
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| Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro Rating: Satisfactory | |||||||
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Good | |||||||
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| Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro Rating: Satisfactory | |||||||
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Good | |||||||
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| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Recommended | |||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
| Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro Rating: Conditionally recommended | 2 | 2 | 3+ | 3 | |||
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Good | 2 | 2- | 2+ | 2 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 31,4 | 29,2 | |||||
| Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro | 36,0 | 31,3 | |||||
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | 34,9 | 30,7 | |||||
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