Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS01 vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Falken (44%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 89% compared to 61% of the Falken EuroWinter HS01. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS01 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the EuroWinter HS01 and the Winter Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where EuroWinter HS01 is made - Turkey.

#	Falken EuroWinter HS01 /61%	Dunlop Winter Sport 5 /89%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Falken EuroWinter HS01

/61%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

/89%

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Dimensions

R13 - R21

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Segment

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Premium

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 Upper-middle

Number of sizes available

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 166

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 119

Number of tests

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 42x

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 23x

Best position in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 1.

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 5.

Worst position in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 16.

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 30.

Average position in tests

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 4.81

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 11.04

Year of the last test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 2024

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 2022

Best rating in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Exemplary

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Recommended

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 Sufficient

Wet

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

81%

Falken
EuroWinter HS01

78%

Wet braking

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 82%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 74%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 82%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 81%

Wet handling

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 83%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 74%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 86%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 70%

Wet circle cornering

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 86%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 72%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 B

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 ?

Dry

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

76%

Falken
EuroWinter HS01

71%

Dry braking

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 79%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 75%

Dry handling

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 76%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 70%

Snow

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

84%

Falken
EuroWinter HS01

72%

Snow traction

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 88%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 71%

Snow braking

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 85%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 82%

Snow handling

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 84%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 68%

Snow cornering

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 80%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 69%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

76%

Falken
EuroWinter HS01

76%

Exterior noise

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 72%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 70%

Comfort

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 79%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 76%

Interior noise

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 84%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 84%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 72 dB

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

78%

Falken
EuroWinter HS01

72%

Rolling resistance

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 78%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 58%

Mileage

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 77%

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 76%

Price/value

1. Falken EuroWinter HS01 77%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 67%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 C

2. Falken EuroWinter HS01 ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

84%

Falken
EuroWinter HS01

81%

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Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,8	25,4
Falken EuroWinter HS01	36,3	25,9
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	35,3	26,5
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	2+	2+
Falken EuroWinter HS01 Rating: Good	2-	2-	2	2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Exemplary	2	2-	2+	2
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 215/60 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Rolling resistance	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	2,0	1,8	1,4	1,8	1,5	2,7	1,5
Falken EuroWinter HS01 Rating: Satisfactory	2,3	3,5	2,0	2,2	2,5	2,7	2,5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2,2	2,4	1,6	2,0	1,7	3,1	2,0
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1
Falken EuroWinter HS01 Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2-	2+
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2-	2	1-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+	1
Falken EuroWinter HS01 Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2	3+	3+	2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2+	2-	2+	2	3+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,1	27,3
Falken EuroWinter HS01	36,2	29,5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	33,6	27,3
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	101,6	299,9	299,9	100	101,1	100,7
Falken EuroWinter HS01	98	286,4	281,7	98,9	82,6	99,7
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	97,4	297,2	280,3	92,6	88	100
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	30,3	24,3
Falken EuroWinter HS01	37	27
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	35,2	25
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,3	2,0	1,8	2,1	2,5	1,0	1,8
Falken EuroWinter HS01 Rating: Satisfactory	2,3	2,9	2,7	2,4	3,0	2,0	2,4
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2,3	2,5	2,0	2,3	3,0	1,5	1,8
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