Comparison: Falken e.Ziex vs. Continental UltraContact NXT (2026)

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 (88%) than Falken (75%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 99% compared to 89% 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.