In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (
Firestone). Generally,
Falken winter tyres are slightly better rated (58%) than
Firestone (56%). In this particular case, the Falken EuroWinter HS02 has a better rating of 65% compared to 55% of the Firestone Multiseason 2. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 was done in 2023, compared to 2020 when was the Firestone Multiseason 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Falken EuroWinter HS02 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (95%) of the Firestone Multiseason 2 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
EuroWinter HS02 is made in Turkey and
Multiseason 2 is made in Italy.