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Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Nexen Winguard Sport — 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 + 3 road tests and 35 + 27 owner reviews. How we score

Eurowinter HS01 is ahead, 75–66

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Falken Eurowinter HS01
Tire AFalken

Eurowinter HS01

Winter

± 5

Tests 70 · 14 tests Owners 81 · 35 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

Nexen Winguard Sport
Tire BNexen

Winguard Sport

Winter

± 8

Tests 68 · 3 tests Owners 64 · 27 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (noise)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 77

    Dry

    Eurowinter HS01 +13
    64
    Why this score
    SourceEurowinter HS01Winguard Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 1 tests7368
    Reviews found online8258
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–096%95%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–199%99%

    Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 73.5 + 40% × 81.9 = 77

    Winguard Sport: 60% × 68.3 + 40% × 57.5 = 64

  2. 85

    Wet

    Eurowinter HS01 +17
    68
    Why this score
    SourceEurowinter HS01Winguard Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 3 tests8470
    Reviews found online8765
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–098%93%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–090%90%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–197%98%

    Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 86.8 = 85

    Winguard Sport: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 64.9 = 68

  3. 68

    Snow

    Winguard Sport +3
    71
    Why this score
    SourceEurowinter HS01Winguard Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 2 tests6072
    Reviews found online7870
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–098%96%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–096%95%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–194%99%

    Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 60.3 + 40% × 78.4 = 68

    Winguard Sport: 60% × 71.5 + 40% × 69.6 = 71

  4. 74

    Comfort

    Eurowinter HS01 +11
    63
    Why this score
    SourceEurowinter HS01Winguard Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests69≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online7861

    Eurowinter HS01: 40% × 68.6 + 60% × 77.8 = 74

    Winguard Sport: 40% × 67 (est.) + 60% × 60.5 = 63

    No road tests of comfort for Winguard Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 55

    Noise

    Winguard Sport +16
    71
    Why this score
    SourceEurowinter HS01Winguard Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 1 tests4080
    Reviews found online7758
    Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–197%100%

    Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 40.3 + 40% × 76.6 = 55

    Winguard Sport: 60% × 80.1 + 40% × 58.4 = 71

  6. 76

    Treadwear

    Eurowinter HS01 +12
    64
    Why this score
    SourceEurowinter HS01Winguard Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests7160
    Reviews found online8269
    Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–091%73%

    Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 71.4 + 40% × 82.3 = 76

    Winguard Sport: 60% × 60.2 + 40% × 68.8 = 64

  7. 76

    Handling (owners)

    Eurowinter HS01 +19
    57
    Why this score
    SourceEurowinter HS01Winguard Sport
    Reviews found online7657
  8. 11

    Efficiency

    Winguard Sport +42
    53
    Why this score
    SourceEurowinter HS01Winguard Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 1 tests1153
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–167%71%
Scores at a glance
CategoryFalken Eurowinter HS01Nexen Winguard Sport
Relative Score 75 66
Dry 77 64
Wet 85 68
Snow 68 71
Comfort 74 63
Noise 55 71
Treadwear 76 64
Handling (owners) 76 57
Efficiency 11 53

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Eurowinter HS01

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Winguard Sport

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 2 tests that ran both, Falken Eurowinter HS01 finished ahead 2 times and Nexen Winguard Sport 0 times.

DisciplineCategoryEurowinter HS01Winguard SportΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 96% 95% +1.1 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Dry Handling Dry 99% 99% −0.4 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 98% 93% +5.4 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Wet Braking Wet 90% 90% 0.0 0–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17
Wet Handling Wet 97% 98% −0.5 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Snow Braking Snow 98% 96% +1.9 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17
Snow Handling Snow 96% 95% +0.6 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Snow Traction Snow 94% 99% −5.2 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Noise Noise 97% 100% −3.1 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Wear Treadwear 91% 73% +18.4 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 67% 71% −3.8 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 71% 98% −26.8 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #20/20 #13/20 – 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Value Cost 68% 74% −6.8 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Overall Ranking Overall #12/56 #15/56 – 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17

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
All owner themes in the Eurowinter HS01 review

Tire B Winguard Sport

Pros

  • Exceptional value and budget-friendly pricing compared to major brand alternatives
  • Strong traction and control in snow, slush, and compacted winter conditions
  • Remarkably quiet and smooth ride with low road noise

Cons

  • Occasional understeer or reduced grip on semi-dry or wet roads
  • Performance degrades in warmer transition temperatures (around 4-13°C)
  • Some mixed feedback regarding ice performance compared to dedicated Scandinavian winter tires
All owner themes in the Winguard Sport review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Falken Eurowinter HS01 B · Nexen Winguard Sport
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available9937
Rim diameters13″ – 21″15″ – 20″
Tread depth11/32″11/32″
Treadwear warranty—25,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure50 psi44 psi
Sizes in common3131

Which one should you actually buy?

Falken Eurowinter HS01

Nexen Winguard Sport

Winner: Falken Eurowinter HS01 — better handling, wet and dry. Pick the Nexen Winguard Sport if efficiency, noise and snow matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Nexen Winguard Sport scores 53 vs 11 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 76 vs 57 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 85 vs 68 on wet.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Nexen Winguard Sport scores 71 vs 55 on noise.

Tire A · Falken Eurowinter HS01
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Tire B · Nexen Winguard Sport
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Eurowinter HS01 or Winguard Sport?

Which is better in the wet, Eurowinter HS01 or Winguard Sport?

Falken Eurowinter HS01, 85 vs 68 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Eurowinter HS01 or Winguard Sport?

Falken Eurowinter HS01, 77 vs 64 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Eurowinter HS01 or Winguard Sport?

Nexen Winguard Sport, 71 vs 68 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Eurowinter HS01 or Winguard Sport?

Nexen Winguard Sport, 71 vs 55 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Eurowinter HS01 or Winguard Sport?

Falken Eurowinter HS01, 74 vs 63 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Eurowinter HS01 or Winguard Sport?

Falken Eurowinter HS01, 76 vs 64 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Eurowinter HS01 or Winguard Sport?

Nexen Winguard Sport, 53 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