In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (
Pirelli). Generally,
Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than
Falken (58%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 has a better rating of 83% compared to 65% of the Falken EuroWinter HS02. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
EuroWinter HS02 is made in Turkey and
Cinturato All Season SF2 is made in Romania.