Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 870 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 winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Falken (58%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 90% of the Falken e.Ziex. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 870 was done in 2020, compared to 2023 when was the Falken e.Ziex first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterContact TS 870 is made in France and e.Ziex is made in Turkey.