In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (
Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Falken). Generally,
Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (60%) than
Falken (58%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 90% compared to 41% of the Nokian WR Snowproof. The first tyre test of Nokian WR Snowproof 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
WR Snowproof is made in Finland/Russian Federation and
e.Ziex is made in Turkey.