In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (
Maxxis). Generally,
Falken winter tyres are slightly better rated (58%) than
Maxxis (26%). In this particular case, the Falken EuroWinter HS02 has a better rating of 65% compared to 42% of the Maxxis Premitra HP5. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 was done in 2023, compared to 2017 when was the Maxxis Premitra HP5 first tested. We also know where
EuroWinter HS02 is made - Turkey.
