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 54% of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro. The first tyre test of Vredestein Wintrac Pro was done in 2018, 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.
