Description
Featuring “Miura-Ori" 3D sipe technology, a 4D Nano Design compound and micro-optimised stiffer tread blocks, the EUROWINTER HS01 combines superb winter driving characteristics with outstanding performance in wet conditions and low drive-by noise.
- Designed for directional stability, with patented “Miura-Ori" 3D sipe technology
- 4D Nano Designed compound
- Micro-optimised stiffer tread blocks
- Outstanding traction and braking performance in snow and ice
Manufacturer information
EU Tyre Label
The Tyre Labelling Regulation determines the information that must be provided with regard to tyres' fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise. Information is also provided on the product's performance in wintery driving conditions.
Regulation EU 1222/2009, which has been in force since 01/11/2012, has been revised and will be replaced from 1 May 2021 by Regulation EU 2020/740, from which point new standards will apply. The assessment categories for fuel efficiency, wet grip and external noise have been changed and the layout of the EU label has been changed accordingly. The manufacturers' product data sheets, stored in the EU database, can be downloaded via a QR code integrated into the label. It also includes information on snow grip and ice grip for tyres that meet these criteria.
The following tyres are exempt from the regulation:
- Tyres designed to be fitted only to vehicles registered for the first time before 1 October 1990
- Remoulded tyres (until Regulation EU 2020/740 has been widened accordingly)
- Professional off-road tyres
- Racing tyres
- Tyres with additional devices to improve traction, e.g. studded tyres
- Temporary-use spare tyres (T-type tyres)
- Tyres with a speed rating below 80 km/h
- Tyres with a nominal rim diameter of 254 mm or less and 635 mm or more
Overview of criteria and valuation classes
Test results
Summary:
The FALKEN Eurowinter HS01 shows weaknesses on dry roads, which is why it is only rated satisfactory overall. It impresses in all other main criteria, but due to its pronounced weakness in dry conditions, it cannot exceed the rating "recommended" overall.
Strengths:
Good on snow and ice
Weaknesses:
Weaknesses on dry roads (downgrade)
(Source: ADAC Test 2022: Winter tyres 215/60 R16)
(17 tested products, 4x good, 12x satisfactory, 1x adequate)
*according to German school grading system