In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (
GoodYear). Generally,
GoodYear summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than
Falken (72%). In this particular case, the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 has a better rating of 88% compared to 73% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of Falken Azenis FK520 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Azenis FK520 is made in Turkey and
Efficientgrip Performance 2 is made in Poland/Germany.