In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (
Barum).
Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally,
Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than
Barum (25%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 90% compared to 83% of the Barum Polaris 6. The first tyre test of Falken e.Ziex was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested. We also know where
e.Ziex is made - Turkey.
