In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin). Generally,
Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than
Falken (58%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 97% compared to 65% of the Falken EuroWinter HS02. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 was done in 2023, compared to 2018 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Falken EuroWinter HS02 has B wet grip rating, whereas 62% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
EuroWinter HS02 is made in Turkey and
Pilot Sport 4 S is made in United States.
