In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from Japan. Generally,
Falken winter tyres are slightly better rated (58%) than
Yokohama (46%). In this particular case, the Falken EuroWinter HS02 has a better rating of 65% compared to 55% of the Yokohama BluEarth-XT. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Yokohama BluEarth-XT first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
EuroWinter HS02 is made in Turkey and
BluEarth-XT is made in Japan.