In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (
Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Falken). Generally,
Vredestein winter tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than
Falken (58%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 90% compared to 67% of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+. The first tyre test of Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Falken e.Ziex first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Wintrac Pro+ is made in Netherlands/Hungary and
e.Ziex is made in Turkey.