Tests – · none yet Owners 68 · 42 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 19 in 2015 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 (overall ranking)
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Falken EuroWinter HS449 vs Kumho WinterCraft WP71 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
EuroWinter HS449 is ahead, 68–61
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Tests 71 · 6 tests Owners 51 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #7 of 11 in 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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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67
Dry
EuroWinter HS449 +1255Why this score
Source EuroWinter HS449 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 65 Reviews found online 67 41 -
76
Wet
EuroWinter HS449 +1066Why this score
Source EuroWinter HS449 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 Reviews found online 78 52 -
65
Snow
WinterCraft WP71 +570Why this score
Source EuroWinter HS449 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 62 65 -
70
Comfort
EuroWinter HS449 +1555Why this score
Source EuroWinter HS449 WinterCraft WP71 Reviews found online 70 40 -
61
Noise
WinterCraft WP71 +1273Why this score
Source EuroWinter HS449 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 78 Reviews found online 52 – -
65
Treadwear
EuroWinter HS449 +164Why this score
Source EuroWinter HS449 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 69 Reviews found online 65 57 -
70
Handling
EuroWinter HS449 +2842Why this score
Source EuroWinter HS449 WinterCraft WP71 Reviews found online 70 42
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken EuroWinter HS449 | Kumho WinterCraft WP71 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 61 |
| Dry | 67 | 55 |
| Wet | 76 | 66 |
| Snow | 65 | 70 |
| Comfort | 70 | 55 |
| Noise | 61 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 64 |
| Handling | 70 | 42 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
EuroWinter HS449
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 HS449 | WinterCraft WP71 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/19 · 2015 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 | 14% #7/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | +2.4 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
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 HS449 | B · Kumho WinterCraft WP71 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 6 | 2 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 19″ | 17″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Falken EuroWinter HS449
61
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
Winner: Falken EuroWinter HS449 — better handling, comfort and dry. Pick the Kumho WinterCraft WP71 if noise and snow matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Falken EuroWinter HS449 scores 70 vs 42 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Falken EuroWinter HS449 scores 70 vs 55 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Falken EuroWinter HS449 scores 67 vs 55 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Kumho WinterCraft WP71 scores 73 vs 61 on noise.
Tire A · Falken EuroWinter HS449
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.