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 P ZERO PZ4 has a better rating of 91% 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 P ZERO PZ4 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Falken EuroWinter HS02 has B wet grip rating, whereas 61% of Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 has A rating. We also know where
EuroWinter HS02 is made - Turkey.