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 (71%). 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 Falken e.Ziex was done in 2023, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
e.Ziex is made in Turkey and
WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.
