Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro is a winter tyre made in total of 68 sizes, ranging from R16 to R16 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 235/45 R17 is 10mm wider than the narrowest dimension (225) and 0mm narrower than the widest one (235). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (235mm), which results in 105.75mm sidewall height. In 235/45 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 235/45 R17, EuroWinter HS02 Pro usually competes against Wintrac Pro, which is a tyre from Vredestein with a rating of 68%, compared to 54% of the Falken in question.
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (235/45 R17)
STRAßENVERKEHR Winter tyre test 2024 235/55 R18 good Ranked #8 of 10Finishing 8th out of 10 competitors, the Falken Eurowinter HS02 Pro achieved a final rating of 'Good.' It demonstrated decent braking and cornering grip on wet and dry roads, along with good ride comfort. However, its performance was hindered by unbalanced driving dynamics, sluggish steering response, sensitivity to load changes, and a tendency to oversteer on both snow and wet surfaces. Despite these flaws, the tyre managed to maintain a satisfactory overall performance.