In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (
Pirelli). Generally,
Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than
Falken (71%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 90% compared to 83% of the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2. The first tyre test of Falken e.Ziex was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
e.Ziex is made in Turkey and
Cinturato All Season SF2 is made in Romania.