Comparison: Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Falken e.Ziex
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Falken (70%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 90% of the Falken e.Ziex. The first tyre test of Continental UltraContact NXT was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Falken e.Ziex first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the UltraContact NXT and the e.Ziex were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal and e.Ziex is made in Turkey.
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These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Tests used in comparison (1)
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
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Automotorsport
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Summer
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2025 | 215/55 R17 | View |
Performance comparison
Continental UltraContact NXT
Falken e.Ziex
Continental UltraContact NXT
Falken e.Ziex
Continental UltraContact NXT
Falken e.Ziex
Continental UltraContact NXT
Falken e.Ziex
Continental UltraContact NXT
Falken e.Ziex
Continental UltraContact NXT
Falken e.Ziex
Continental UltraContact NXT
Falken e.Ziex
Continental UltraContact NXT
Falken e.Ziex
Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
