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 P7 has a better rating of 75% compared to 65% of the Falken EuroWinter HS02. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 was done in 2023, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Falken EuroWinter HS02 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (78%) of the Pirelli Cinturato P7 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
EuroWinter HS02 is made in Turkey and
Cinturato P7 is made in Italy/Romania.