Tests 70 · 14 tests Owners 81 · 35 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
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Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Kumho WinterCraft WP71 — 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 14 + 6 road tests and 35 + 17 owner reviews. How we score
Eurowinter HS01 is ahead, 75–60
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Tests 70 · 6 tests Owners 48 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test (snow handling)
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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77
Dry
Eurowinter HS01 +2552Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 5 tests 73 62 Reviews found online 82 38 Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 73.5 + 40% × 81.9 = 77
WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 62 + 40% × 38 = 52
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85
Wet
Eurowinter HS01 +2164Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 6 tests 84 76 Reviews found online 87 48 Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 86% 93% Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 86.8 = 85
WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 75.6 + 40% × 47.6 = 64
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68
Snow
Level68Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 6 tests 60 73 Reviews found online 78 60 Snow Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 92% 97% Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 60.3 + 40% × 78.4 = 68
WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 73 + 40% × 60.4 = 68
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74
Comfort
Eurowinter HS01 +2945Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 69 ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online 78 34 Eurowinter HS01: 40% × 68.6 + 60% × 77.8 = 74
WinterCraft WP71: 40% × 61.7 (est.) + 60% × 33.9 = 45
No road tests of comfort for WinterCraft WP71. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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55
Noise
WinterCraft WP71 +1873Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 5 tests 40 78 Reviews found online 77 ≈ 66 (est.) Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 40.3 + 40% × 76.6 = 55
WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 77.6 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 73
No owner ratings of noise for WinterCraft WP71. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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76
Treadwear
Eurowinter HS01 +1462Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests 71 69 Reviews found online 82 53 Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 71.4 + 40% × 82.3 = 76
WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 68.9 + 40% × 52.8 = 62
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76
Handling (owners)
Eurowinter HS01 +3838Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 WinterCraft WP71 Reviews found online 76 38 -
11
Efficiency
WinterCraft WP71 +4152Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 5 tests 11 52
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | Kumho WinterCraft WP71 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 60 |
| Dry | 77 | 52 |
| Wet | 85 | 64 |
| Snow | 68 | 68 |
| Comfort | 74 | 45 |
| Noise | 55 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 62 |
| Handling (owners) | 76 | 38 |
| Efficiency | 11 | 52 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Eurowinter HS01
60
/ 100
WinterCraft WP71
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 3 tests that ran both, Falken Eurowinter HS01 finished ahead 2 times and Kumho WinterCraft WP71 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | Eurowinter HS01 | WinterCraft WP71 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #3/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 97% #11/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #2/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 97% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 93% #8/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 86% | 93% | −6.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #2/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 97% #8/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 92% | 97% | −4.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 91% #8/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 97% #17/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 97% #8/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 91% #7/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 69% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 77% #8/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 74% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 99% #2/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 82% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #20/20 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | #20/20 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 68% #10/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 74% #13/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/10 | #12/10 | – | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test R18 · 225/40R18 |
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?
75
/ 100
Falken Eurowinter HS01
60
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
Winner: Falken Eurowinter HS01 — better handling, comfort and dry. Pick the Kumho WinterCraft WP71 if efficiency and noise matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Kumho WinterCraft WP71 scores 52 vs 11 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 76 vs 38 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 74 vs 45 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 77 vs 52 on dry.
Tire A · Falken Eurowinter HS01
Tire B · Kumho WinterCraft WP71
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Eurowinter HS01 or WinterCraft WP71?
Which is better in the wet, Eurowinter HS01 or WinterCraft WP71?
Falken Eurowinter HS01, 85 vs 64 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Eurowinter HS01 or WinterCraft WP71?
Falken Eurowinter HS01, 77 vs 52 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Eurowinter HS01 or WinterCraft WP71?
Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 68 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Eurowinter HS01 or WinterCraft WP71?
Kumho WinterCraft WP71, 73 vs 55 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Eurowinter HS01 or WinterCraft WP71?
Falken Eurowinter HS01, 74 vs 45 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Eurowinter HS01 or WinterCraft WP71?
Falken Eurowinter HS01, 76 vs 62 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Eurowinter HS01 or WinterCraft WP71?
Kumho WinterCraft WP71, 52 vs 11 on our efficiency 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