EUROWINTER|HS02

European winters differ (enormously) in their climatic conditions; northern regions and mountains with snow or other areas with rain, icy roads or dry, crispy cold. A winter tyre must tackle all these diverse conditions, while delivering uncompromising performance in terms of safety, mileage and ride comfort.

PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES

	Dry Performance
	Wet Performance
	Winter Performance
	Comfort
	Dynamic Response
	Low Noise

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Up to 9% reduced tyre weight for better rolling resistance and lower resource consumption
Symmetrical V pattern increases water drainage up to 78 l/s (Tested Size: 205/55R16) and boosts aquaplaning abilities
Miura-Ori 3D sipes provide safe braking performance and more traction on snow covered roads
Additional interlocking 3D sipes in the shoulder for improved block stiffness and driving stability
Advanced 4D-Nano Design Technology is used for better wet grip, lower fuel usage and longer tyre lifespan

HYBRID SIPE DESIGN

PRODUCT FEATURE:

Miura-Ori 3D sipes in the centre and interlocking 3D sipe in the shoulder area

FUNCTION:

Efficient snow capture and improvement of pattern stiffness

BENEFIT:

Optimised performance on snow, wet and dry roads

STEP DOWN 3D CHAMFER

PRODUCT FEATURE:

3D-chamfered block edges with step-down feature

FUNCTION:

Step-down design increases snow capture and retention

BENEFIT:

Optimised traction for acceleration and braking on winter roads

LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION

PRODUCT FEATURE:

New lightweight construction

FUNCTION:

Optimised shape and design provides up to 9% weight reduction compared to predecessor

BENEFIT:

Lightweight tyre to conserve resources, reduce unsprung masses and improve rolling resistance

PRODUCT DETAILS – HIGHLIGHTS

ADVANCED 4D-NANO DESIGN

Advanced 4D-Nano Design technology is the result of pioneering research and findings in molecular structures. It enables savings in fuel consumption of up to five per cent to be achieved compared to conventional tyre models, extends durability and mileage and significantly improves the tyre’s performance in wet conditions.

MDS – MULTI-DIRECTIONAL SIPe positioning

The pattern design feature of Multi-Directional Sipe positioning delivers superb traction and braking forces at virtually any steering angle and ensures solid handling, especially on snowy roads.

Technology description Miura Ori 3D-Sipes

Sipe Technology

Traction-boosting 3D sipe technology enhances grip in wet, wintry or muddy conditions and optimises block rigidity to prevent irregular tread wear.

Light Weight

Our latest products are in a new lighter-weight design compared to preceding models. This is good for the environment and saves on resource consumption as well as reducing the unsprung masses.

EU tyre label

Tyre label / efficiency classes

EU product data sheet

EU Tyre Label and Efficiency Classes

The European Union has introduced the EU Tyre Label by Regulation (No. 1222/2009) identically and bindingly for all EU member states. It applies to passenger car tyres, light commercial vehicle tyres and heavy commercial vehicle tyres produced after 01.07.2012. Three different areas are tested: rolling resistance, wet grip and the rolling noise the tyre makes on the road.

The following are not affected by the EU Tyre Label: retreaded tyres, professional off-road tyres, racing tyres, tyres with additional devices to improve traction such as spiked tyres, T-type emergency tyres, special tyres for fitting to vehicles first registered before 1 October 1990, tyres with a maximum authorised speed of 80 km/h, tyres for rims with a nominal diameter of 254 mm or less or 635 mm or more.

With this regulation, the European Union is pursuing the goal of promoting economic and ecological efficiency in road traffic as well as increasing road safety on the one hand, and on the other hand, granting consumers more product transparency and at the same time serving as an active decision-making aid.

Already during the incorporation, experts criticise the fact that the EU Tyre Label unfortunately only shows a few product characteristics. Apart from rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise, which are the main focus of EU tyre labelling, tyres have much more important and safety-relevant product characteristics, such as aquaplaning properties, driving stability, service life, braking properties on dry and wet roads, behaviour in wintry conditions, etc.

Tyre manufacturers point out that test results from various institutions and journals remain an important information medium for the end consumer. These tests usually focus on further safety-relevant product characteristics besides the EU standard qualifications for tyre labelling, which are always important for the final customer.

Test results

Profile: EUROWINTER HS02

Test results

Test Date

Tested by

Test Tyre Size

Test Result

Rating

Test Seal

09/2023

ADAC 09/2023

205/60R16 H

09/2023

ÖAMTC 09/2023

205/60R16 H

09/2023

ANWB.nl 09/2023

205/60R16 H

09/2023

TCS - Technik, Umwelt und Wirtschaft 09/2023

205/60R16 H

About Falken

Falken Tyre Europe GmbH is the European subsidiary of Japanese tyre manufacturer Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. From its headquarters in Offenbach am Main, Germany, Falken Tyre Europe oversees the marketing of a complete portfolio of tyres for cars, trucks, vans and SUVs as supplier of OEM products and for the European aftermarket. The company has built up a sales network of around 8,000 tyre dealers throughout Europe, which act as our partners for sales and fitting of our quality products.