Tests 70 · 14 tests Owners 78 · 35 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test (noise)
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Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Kumho WinterCraft WP71 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Eurowinter HS01 is ahead, 74–61
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Tests 70 · 6 tests Owners 51 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 11 in 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test (price)
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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76
Dry
Eurowinter HS01 +2254Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 62 Reviews found online 79 41 Dry Braking (% of best) 96% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 97% -
83
Wet
Eurowinter HS01 +1766Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 84 75 Reviews found online 83 52 Wet Braking (% of best) 95% 94% Wet Handling (% of best) 94% 96% -
67
Snow
WinterCraft WP71 +370Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 61 73 Reviews found online 78 65 Snow Braking (% of best) 94% 97% Snow Handling (% of best) 98% 96% -
72
Comfort
Eurowinter HS01 +1755Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 69 – Reviews found online 76 40 -
53
Noise
WinterCraft WP71 +2174Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 39 78 Reviews found online 75 – -
73
Treadwear
Eurowinter HS01 +964Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 69 Reviews found online 76 57 -
76
Handling
Eurowinter HS01 +3442Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 WinterCraft WP71 Reviews found online 76 42
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | Kumho WinterCraft WP71 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 61 |
| Dry | 76 | 54 |
| Wet | 83 | 66 |
| Snow | 67 | 70 |
| Comfort | 72 | 55 |
| Noise | 53 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 64 |
| Handling | 76 | 42 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Eurowinter HS01
61
/ 100
WinterCraft WP71
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Eurowinter HS01 | WinterCraft WP71 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #13/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #4/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −1.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #7/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 97% #9/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | +1.0 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 76% #10/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 79% #10/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | −3.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #1/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 98% #9/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +2.2 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 60% #5/10 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 85% #3/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | −25.3 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 80% #8/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 74% #13/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +6.3 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 91% #7/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 69% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +22.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 55% #6/11 · 2020 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test R18 | 14% #7/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | +40.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 94% #7/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | 97% #15/30 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview | −2.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #12/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 96% #15/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +1.3 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 98% #5/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 93% #8/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +5.3 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #17/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0% #5/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% #7/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 94% #4/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | +1.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 94% #12/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 96% #8/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −2.2 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Eurowinter HS01
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- Strong traction and handling in deep snow and ice
- High value-to-price ratio compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Higher rolling resistance noted by some users
- Inconsistent braking confidence on wet or slick asphalt for a small subset of drivers
- Increased road noise at higher speeds or when over-inflated
Tire B WinterCraft WP71
Pros
- Strong traction and braking performance in deep snow and slush
- Competitive price point compared to premium winter tire alternatives
- Predictable handling in dry winter conditions
Cons
- Excessive road noise, particularly at low to moderate speeds
- Vague or 'spongy' steering feedback and handling characteristics
- Inconsistent lateral grip and understeer issues on wet roads
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken Eurowinter HS01 | B · Kumho WinterCraft WP71 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 99 | 2 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 21″ | 17″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Falken Eurowinter HS01
61
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
Winner: Falken Eurowinter HS01 — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Kumho WinterCraft WP71 if noise and snow matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 76 vs 42 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 76 vs 54 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Kumho WinterCraft WP71 scores 74 vs 53 on noise.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 83 vs 66 on wet.
Tire A · Falken Eurowinter HS01
Tire B · Kumho WinterCraft WP71
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.