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 winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than
Falken (58%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 65% of the Falken EuroWinter HS02. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 was done in 2023, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the
AutoMotorSport 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the
EuroWinter HS02 and the
UltraGrip Performance+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Falken EuroWinter HS02 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ also have B wet ratings. We also know where
EuroWinter HS02 is made - Turkey.
