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12 September 2025 Falken Eurowinter Van01 Reviews
The Falken Eurowinter Van01 is a winter tire specially designed for vans and vans, aimed at professional and private users who value reliability and safety in winter road traffic. In the 2019 ADAC and ÖAMTC test year, it was tested in the popular dimension 205/65 R16C 107/105 T. The test organizations particularly emphasized its properties on various road conditions and its suitability for everyday use.
| Test organization | Year | Dimension | Test result |
|---|---|---|---|
| ÖAMTC | 2019 | 205/65 R16C | 4,0 |
| ADAC | 2019 | 205/65 R16C | 4,0 |
Popular tire sizes of the Falken Eurowinter Van01
215/60 R17 109/107T
Falken EUROWINTER VAN01 Van winter tyres
Сurrently out of stock
£ 126,91
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205/75 R16 113/111R
Falken EUROWINTER VAN01 Van winter tyres
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£ 102,44
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205/65 R16 107/105T
Falken EUROWINTER VAN01 Van winter tyres
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£ 100,61
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195/75 R16 107R
Falken Eurowinter VAN01 Van winter tyres
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185/75 R16 104R
Falken Eurowinter VAN01 Van winter tyres
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£ 93,19
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Performance on snow
The Falken Eurowinter Van01 demonstrated certain limitations on snow-covered roads during the 205/65 R16C winter tire review. The ADAC testers rated the tire critically when driving and starting off in the snow and highlighted handling and starting-off behaviour in particular.
Snow: Grade 4.0 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
Braking (ABS): Grade 3.5 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
Starting off: Grade 4.0 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
Handling: Grade 4.3 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
Performance on wet roads
On wet roads, the Falken Eurowinter Van01 was rated "satisfactory" to "sufficient" in the ADAC test. The aquaplaning properties were particularly critical, as were the braking behavior and handling on wet roads. The test results show that the wet grip is average and that there are limits, especially when it comes to aquaplaning.
Wetness (overall): Grade 3.3 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
Brakes: Grade 2.9 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
In the ÖAMTC and ADAC test, longitudinal aquaplaning: grade 3.5
Aquaplaning transverse: grade 3.5 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
In the ÖAMTC and ADAC handling test: grade 3.4
Circle/side control: Grade 3.0 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
Dry handling
The scores on dry roads are consistently in the acceptable range, with braking performance and driving safety being rated better than handling in each case, with dry braking performance in particular being good, while dynamic aspects such as handling were rather weaker.
Dry (overall): Grade 3.2 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
Handling: Grade 3.8 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
Driving safety: Grade 3.2 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
Braking: Grade 2.0 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
Braking performance
Braking performance varies greatly depending on the surface. The Falken performs best on dry roads, but also scores well on ice, offering secure grip on ice and dry roads, while the overall performance on snow is significantly weaker.
Braking (dry): Grade 2.0 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
Brakes (wet): Grade 2.9 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
Snow brakes (ABS): Grade 3.5 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
Braking on ice (ABS): Grade 2.3 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
Economy
The tire scores particularly well in terms of economy. Frequent drivers and fleet operators in particular benefit from the high mileage and low operating costs.
Fuel consumption: Score 1.8 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
Wear: Grade 2.0 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
Noise development
The noise development of the Falken Eurowinter Van01 was also extensively examined. Both the exterior and interior noise were evaluated; the interior noise was explicitly named as a strength by ADAC, with the exterior noise of the tire in particular receiving a very good rating and underlining the comfort claim.
Overall noise/comfort rating: 2.6 (ADAC)
Interior noise: 3.3 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
Exterior noise: 1.8 (ADAC and ÖAMTC)
Price-performance ratio
The Falken Eurowinter Van01 shows a solid cost-benefit ratio in the ADAC test. With its clear strengths in wear, noise and fuel savings, it offers an attractive overall package for commercial and private users. Despite its weaker properties on snow, it is still worth considering thanks to its good economy values. The very low exterior noise is also particularly noteworthy. The test results place the tire in the middle of the tested models. The combination of suitability for everyday use and economy is particularly convincing for frequent drivers and budget-oriented customers.
Falken Eurowinter Van01 experience: Advantages and weaknesses
| Advantages | Weak points |
|---|---|
| Very good performance on ice | Low performance on snow |
| Very good wear values | |
| pleasantly low interior noise |
Falken Eurowinter Van01 test report
The Falken Eurowinter Van01, in size 205/65 R16C, achieved a "sufficient" overall review (grade 4.0) in the 2019 ADAC and ÖAMTC tests. The testers particularly appreciated its strengths on ice, wear and tear and the low noise level in the interior. Weaknesses, on the other hand, were revealed on snow-covered roads. Overall, the tire is suitable for drivers who value economy and usually drive in different winter conditions.
Source list
- Falken Eurowinter Van01 | ÖAMTC
- Falken Eurowinter Van01 im Test | ADAC
