Falken EuroWinter HS01 is a winter tyre made in total of 166 sizes, ranging from R13 to R13 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 215/55 R17 is 60mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 60mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 118.25mm sidewall height. In 215/55 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Falken EuroWinter HS01 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 215/55 R17, EuroWinter HS01 usually competes against WinterExpert, which is a tyre from Uniroyal with a rating of 64%, compared to 61% of the Falken in question. Latest test in 215/55 R17 was held by Automotorsport in 2019, where EuroWinter HS01 received rating "Good" and finished on the 7. place. It was tested on a Volkswagen T-Roc.
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (215/55 R17)
Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17 good Ranked #13 of 19The Falken EuroWinter HS01 secured the 12th position among 19 competitors, demonstrating a mixed performance in various conditions. Its notable strengths included short braking distances on snow and excellent hydroplaning safety margins, along with stable handling on dry surfaces. However, the tire was criticized for its modest lateral grip on snowy and wet roads and its higher rolling resistance. Despite these drawbacks, its prowess in critical winter safety aspects shows its capability as a winter tire option. Unfortunately, specific ratings were not provided in the available information. There were no disciplines in which the tire was ranked absolutely best or last, indicating a balanced but not leading performance across the board.