In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (
Nokian). Generally,
Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (60%) than
Falken (58%). The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter VAN01 was done in 2019, compared to 2026 when was the Nokian Powerproof 2 first tested.