In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (
Nokian). Generally,
Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (60%) than
Falken (58%). In this particular case, the Nokian Powerproof 2 has a better rating of 72% compared to 65% of the Falken EuroWinter HS02. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 was done in 2023, compared to 2026 when was the Nokian Powerproof 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Falken EuroWinter HS02 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Nokian Powerproof 2 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
EuroWinter HS02 is made in Turkey and
Powerproof 2 is made in Finland.
