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Comparison: Falken e.Ziex vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). 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 Falken e.Ziex was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the e.Ziex and the UltraContact NXT were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the e.Ziex is made in Turkey and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (1)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Automotorsport Automotorsport
Summer
2025 215/55 R17 View

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Falken
e.Ziex
Continental UltraContact NXT
82%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Wet Braking
Falken e.Ziex
100%
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%
Wet Handling
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Falken e.Ziex
55%
Continental UltraContact NXT
70%
Aquaplaning Cross
Falken e.Ziex
55%
Continental UltraContact NXT
70%
Best in category: Bridgestone Turanza 6 (93.8%)
Dry Performance
Falken e.Ziex
91%
Falken
e.Ziex
Continental UltraContact NXT
90%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Dry Braking
Falken e.Ziex
100%
Continental UltraContact NXT
73%
Best: Falken E.Ziex (100.0%)
Dry Handling
Falken e.Ziex
100%
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%
Dry Lane Change
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%
Dry Steering Reaction
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Best: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Best in category: Falken E.Ziex (90.8%)
Comfort & Noise
Falken e.Ziex
67%
Falken
e.Ziex
Continental UltraContact NXT
83%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Noise Exterior
Falken e.Ziex
67%
Continental UltraContact NXT
83%
Best: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Economy
Falken e.Ziex
89%
Falken
e.Ziex
Continental UltraContact NXT
89%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Rolling Resistance
Falken e.Ziex
89%
Continental UltraContact NXT
89%
Best: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.

Dimensions and prices

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