Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS02 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 (53%) than Falken (44%). In this particular case, the Falken EuroWinter HS02 has a better rating of 65% compared to 59% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the EuroWinter HS02 and the Cinturato Winter 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Falken EuroWinter HS02 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 also have B wet ratings. We also know where EuroWinter HS02 is made - Turkey.
| # | Falken EuroWinter HS02
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| Dimensions | R14 - 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
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Winter | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1.6 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 2.0 |
| Falken Eurowinter HS02 Rating: Satisfactory | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Sufficient | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.7 |
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34.6 | 28.9 | |||||
| Falken Eurowinter HS02 | 38.3 | 30.7 | |||||
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | 35.6 | 30.2 | |||||
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