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Comparison: Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Falken ZIEX ZE320

Continental UltraContact NXTPremium
ContinentalContinental

UltraContact NXT

9.9
R16 – R20
VS
Falken ZIEX ZE320Upper-middle
FalkenFalken

ZIEX ZE320

7.2
R15 – R18
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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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 (84%) than Falken (72%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 99% compared to 72% of the Falken ZIEX ZE320. Important for this comparison is also the AvD 2026 215/55 R17 test, where both the UltraContact NXT and the ZIEX ZE320 were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal and ZIEX ZE320 is made in Turkey.

Test Profile

Continental
UltraContact NXT
Falken
ZIEX ZE320
Number of tests
3
6
Best position
#1
#3
Average position
1.3
6.2
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
23
52

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Continental UltraContact NXT
80%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Falken ZIEX ZE320
90%
Falken
ZIEX ZE320
Wet Braking
Continental UltraContact NXT
91%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
93%
Wet Handling
Continental UltraContact NXT
87%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
87%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental UltraContact NXT
71%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
88%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental UltraContact NXT
69%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
90%
Dry Performance
Continental UltraContact NXT
91%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Falken ZIEX ZE320
90%
Falken
ZIEX ZE320
Dry Braking
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
88%
Dry Handling
Continental UltraContact NXT
93%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
91%
Comfort & Noise
Continental UltraContact NXT
91%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Falken ZIEX ZE320
87%
Falken
ZIEX ZE320
Noise Exterior
Continental UltraContact NXT
91%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
87%
Economy
Continental UltraContact NXT
91%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Falken ZIEX ZE320
64%
Falken
ZIEX ZE320
Rolling Resistance
Continental UltraContact NXT
97%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
66%
Mileage
Continental UltraContact NXT
85%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
62%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AvDAvD
Summer
2026215/55 R17View

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