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.
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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Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
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Automotorsport
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Summer
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2025 | 215/55 R17 | View |
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
Continental UltraContact NXT
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