Tests – · none yet Owners 68 · 42 reviews
Best test result: #9 of 17 in 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Falken EuroWinter HS449 vs Michelin CrossClimate+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate+ is ahead, 77–68
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Tests 80 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 8 in 2019 ACE GTU All Season 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
CrossClimate+ +1885Why this score
Source EuroWinter HS449 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 91 Reviews found online 67 76 -
76
Wet
CrossClimate+ +480Why this score
Source EuroWinter HS449 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 81 Reviews found online 78 79 -
65
Snow
CrossClimate+ +469Why this score
Source EuroWinter HS449 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 68 Reviews found online 62 71 -
70
Comfort
CrossClimate+ +373Why this score
Source EuroWinter HS449 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 70 76 -
61
Noise
CrossClimate+ +667Why this score
Source EuroWinter HS449 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 64 Reviews found online 52 72 -
65
Treadwear
CrossClimate+ +1378Why this score
Source EuroWinter HS449 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 Reviews found online 65 75 -
70
Handling
CrossClimate+ +373Why this score
Source EuroWinter HS449 CrossClimate+ Reviews found online 70 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken EuroWinter HS449 | Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 77 |
| Dry | 67 | 85 |
| Wet | 76 | 80 |
| Snow | 65 | 69 |
| Comfort | 70 | 73 |
| Noise | 61 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 78 |
| Handling | 70 | 73 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
EuroWinter HS449
77
/ 100
CrossClimate+
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 | CrossClimate+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 11% #9/17 · 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test | 17% #6/8 · 2019 ACE GTU All Season Tyre Test | −5.6 | 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 CrossClimate+
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in light to moderate snow and ice.
- Strong wet and dry road handling that rivals dedicated summer tires.
- Impressive tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
Cons
- Performance in wet conditions can diminish significantly as the tire wears.
- Increased road noise reported by some users compared to dedicated summer tires.
- Occasional reports of a harsh or 'bouncy' ride on certain vehicle suspensions.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken EuroWinter HS449 | B · Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 6 | 63 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 19″ | 13″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Falken EuroWinter HS449
77
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate+
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better dry, treadwear and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 85 vs 67 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 78 vs 65 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 67 vs 61 on noise.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 80 vs 76 on wet.
Tire A · Falken EuroWinter HS449
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate+
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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.