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 Michelin ALPIN 7 has a better rating of 83% compared to 65% of the Falken EuroWinter HS02. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 7 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Falken EuroWinter HS02 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the
AutoMotorSport 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the
ALPIN 7 and the
EuroWinter HS02 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 7 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Falken EuroWinter HS02 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
ALPIN 7 is made in Spain/Germany and
EuroWinter HS02 is made in Turkey.
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