Tests 73 · 1 test Owners 64 · 21 reviews
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Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 vs Falken EuroWinter HS449 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 0 road tests and 21 + 42 owner reviews. How we score
EuroWinter HS449 leads, 71–68 Narrow edge
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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73
Dry
Blizzak WS90 +568Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 EuroWinter HS449 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 85 ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 55 68 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 85 + 40% × 55.1 = 73
EuroWinter HS449: 60% × 68.2 (est.) + 40% × 68.3 = 68
No road tests of dry for EuroWinter HS449. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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67
Wet
EuroWinter HS449 +1178Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 EuroWinter HS449 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 65 ≈ 76 (est.) Reviews found online 69 81 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 65.3 + 40% × 69 = 67
EuroWinter HS449: 60% × 76.2 (est.) + 40% × 80.6 = 78
No road tests of wet for EuroWinter HS449. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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73
Snow
Blizzak WS90 +271Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 EuroWinter HS449 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 69 ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 79 72 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 69.1 + 40% × 79.2 = 73
EuroWinter HS449: 60% × 71.2 (est.) + 40% × 71.8 = 71
No road tests of snow for EuroWinter HS449. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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61
Comfort
EuroWinter HS449 +1071Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 EuroWinter HS449 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 68 ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 56 71 Blizzak WS90: 40% × 68.5 + 60% × 56 = 61
EuroWinter HS449: 40% × 69.5 (est.) + 60% × 71.2 = 71
No road tests of comfort for EuroWinter HS449. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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63
Noise
Blizzak WS90 +261Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 EuroWinter HS449 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 70 ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 52 52 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 70.5 + 40% × 51.7 = 63
EuroWinter HS449: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 52.3 = 61
No road tests of noise for EuroWinter HS449. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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61
Treadwear
EuroWinter HS449 +566Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 EuroWinter HS449 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 63 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 58 65 Blizzak WS90: 60% × 63.2 (est.) + 40% × 57.8 = 61
EuroWinter HS449: 60% × 65.8 (est.) + 40% × 65.3 = 66
No road tests of treadwear for Blizzak WS90. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
No road tests of treadwear for EuroWinter HS449. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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62
Handling (owners)
EuroWinter HS449 +1072Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 EuroWinter HS449 Reviews found online 62 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | Falken EuroWinter HS449 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 71 |
| Dry | 73 | 68 |
| Wet | 67 | 78 |
| Snow | 73 | 71 |
| Comfort | 61 | 71 |
| Noise | 63 | 61 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 66 |
| Handling (owners) | 62 | 72 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Blizzak WS90
71
/ 100
EuroWinter HS449
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 finished ahead 1 times and Falken EuroWinter HS449 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak WS90 | EuroWinter HS449 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/17 | #9/17 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test · 215/60 R16 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak WS90
Pros
- Outstanding grip and acceleration on ice and hard-packed snow
- Excellent braking performance in hazardous winter conditions
- Strong capability in slush and deep snow
Cons
- Increased road noise during highway driving
- Less responsive or 'softer' handling feel on dry pavement
- Potential for minor rubbing depending on vehicle fitment
Tire B EuroWinter HS449
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow, slush, and ice
- Strong value for money compared to premium brand winter tires
- Reliable and safe performance on wet and rainy roads with good hydroplaning resistance
Cons
- Faster tread wear or a softer rubber compound noted by some users
- Slightly reduced fuel economy or rolling resistance penalty
- Occasional reports of decreased grip or wheel spin on steep inclines and packed ice for certain 2WD setups
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | B · Falken EuroWinter HS449 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 45 | 6 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 16″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 44 psi |
| Sizes in common | 5 | 5 |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
71
/ 100
Falken EuroWinter HS449
Narrow edge: Falken EuroWinter HS449 — better wet, comfort and handling. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken EuroWinter HS449 scores 78 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Falken EuroWinter HS449 scores 71 vs 61 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Falken EuroWinter HS449 scores 72 vs 62 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 73 vs 68 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Tire B · Falken EuroWinter HS449
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Blizzak WS90 or EuroWinter HS449?
Which is better in the wet, Blizzak WS90 or EuroWinter HS449?
Falken EuroWinter HS449, 78 vs 67 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak WS90 or EuroWinter HS449?
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90, 73 vs 68 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Blizzak WS90 or EuroWinter HS449?
Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 71 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Blizzak WS90 or EuroWinter HS449?
Neither, by our numbers: 63 vs 61 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Blizzak WS90 or EuroWinter HS449?
Falken EuroWinter HS449, 71 vs 61 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Blizzak WS90 or EuroWinter HS449?
Falken EuroWinter HS449, 66 vs 61 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology