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 Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 — 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 + 2 road tests and 35 + 12 owner reviews. How we score
Eurowinter HS01 is ahead, 75–67
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Tests 68 · 2 tests Owners 68 · 12 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 8 in 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (ice 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 +1166Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 Winguard Snow G WH2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 2 tests 73 66 Reviews found online 82 66 Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 73.5 + 40% × 81.9 = 77
Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 65.7 + 40% × 66.2 = 66
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85
Wet
Eurowinter HS01 +1669Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 Winguard Snow G WH2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 2 tests 84 70 Reviews found online 87 67 Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 86.8 = 85
Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 70.5 + 40% × 66.6 = 69
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68
Snow
Eurowinter HS01 +167Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 Winguard Snow G WH2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 2 tests 60 67 Reviews found online 78 68 Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 60.3 + 40% × 78.4 = 68
Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 66.6 + 40% × 68.4 = 67
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74
Comfort
Eurowinter HS01 +866Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 Winguard Snow G WH2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 69 ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 78 65 Eurowinter HS01: 40% × 68.6 + 60% × 77.8 = 74
Winguard Snow G WH2: 40% × 67.9 (est.) + 60% × 64.8 = 66
No road tests of comfort for Winguard Snow G WH2. 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
Winguard Snow G WH2 +1469Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 Winguard Snow G WH2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 1 tests 40 70 Reviews found online 77 ≈ 66 (est.) Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 40.3 + 40% × 76.6 = 55
Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 69
No owner ratings of noise for Winguard Snow G WH2. 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 +769Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 Winguard Snow G WH2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests 71 ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 82 71 Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 71.4 + 40% × 82.3 = 76
Winguard Snow G WH2: 60% × 68.2 (est.) + 40% × 71.3 = 69
No road tests of treadwear for Winguard Snow G WH2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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76
Handling (owners)
Eurowinter HS01 +1264Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 Winguard Snow G WH2 Reviews found online 76 64 -
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Efficiency
Winguard Snow G WH2 +4556Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 Winguard Snow G WH2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 2 tests 11 56
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 |
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| Relative Score | 75 | 67 |
| Dry | 77 | 66 |
| Wet | 85 | 69 |
| Snow | 68 | 67 |
| Comfort | 74 | 66 |
| Noise | 55 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 76 | 64 |
| Efficiency | 11 | 56 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Eurowinter HS01
67
/ 100
Winguard Snow G WH2
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, Falken Eurowinter HS01 finished ahead 1 times and Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Eurowinter HS01 | Winguard Snow G WH2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #3/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 94% #5/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #2/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 99% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 84% #10/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% #3/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 96% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #2/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 96% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 83% #8/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 94% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 91% #8/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 95% #9/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 81% #8/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 97% #4/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 97% #8/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 99% #7/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 77% #8/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 80% #10/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 99% #2/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 90% #3/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #11/51 | #21/51 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout · 195/65 R15 |
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 Winguard Snow G WH2
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
- Strong traction and confidence-inspiring grip in snow
- High levels of ride comfort and low noise levels for many users
Cons
- Inconsistent performance in wet and slushy conditions
- Reports of increased road noise as the tire wears
- Handling can feel 'spongy' or lacking in steering precision
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken Eurowinter HS01 | B · Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 99 | 44 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 21″ | 13″ – 17″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 34 | 34 |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Falken Eurowinter HS01
67
/ 100
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
Winner: Falken Eurowinter HS01 — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 if efficiency and noise matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 scores 56 vs 11 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 85 vs 69 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 scores 69 vs 55 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 76 vs 64 on handling.
Tire A · Falken Eurowinter HS01
Tire B · Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
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Eurowinter HS01 or Winguard Snow G WH2?
Which is better in the wet, Eurowinter HS01 or Winguard Snow G WH2?
Falken Eurowinter HS01, 85 vs 69 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Eurowinter HS01 or Winguard Snow G WH2?
Falken Eurowinter HS01, 77 vs 66 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Eurowinter HS01 or Winguard Snow G WH2?
Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 67 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Eurowinter HS01 or Winguard Snow G WH2?
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2, 69 vs 55 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Eurowinter HS01 or Winguard Snow G WH2?
Falken Eurowinter HS01, 74 vs 66 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Eurowinter HS01 or Winguard Snow G WH2?
Falken Eurowinter HS01, 76 vs 69 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Eurowinter HS01 or Winguard Snow G WH2?
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2, 56 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