In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Falken). Generally,
Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than
Falken (58%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 90% compared to 63% of the Michelin ALPIN 6. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, compared to 2023 when was the Falken e.Ziex first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany and
e.Ziex is made in Turkey.
