In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (
GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Falken). Generally,
GoodYear summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than
Falken (71%). In this particular case, the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 has a better rating of 85% compared to 74% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Falken Azenis FK520 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Efficientgrip Performance 2 is made in Poland/Germany and
Azenis FK520 is made in Turkey.