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 16% of the Vredestein ULTRAC . The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Vredestein ULTRAC first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
EuroWinter HS02 is made in Turkey and
ULTRAC is made in Hungary.