In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (
Vredestein). Generally,
Vredestein winter tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than
Falken (58%). In this particular case, the Falken EuroWinter HS02 has a better rating of 65% compared to 60% of the Vredestein Quatrac Pro+. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
EuroWinter HS02 is made in Turkey and
Quatrac Pro+ is made in Hungary.