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Comparison: Falken e.Ziex vs. Cooper Summer (2026)

Falken e.ZiexUpper-middle
FalkenFalken

e.Ziex

8.9
R15 – R21
VS
Cooper SummerUpper-middle
CooperCooper

Summer

7.6
R14 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Cooper (54%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 89% compared to 76% of the Cooper Summer. The first tyre test of Falken e.Ziex was done in 2023, compared to 2026 when was the Cooper Summer first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2026 195/55 R16 test, where both the e.Ziex and the Summer were tested. We also know where e.Ziex is made - Turkey.

Test Profile

Falken
e.Ziex
Cooper
Summer
Number of tests
4
1
Best position
#2
#7
Average position
3.8
7.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
37
163

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 6 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Cooper Summer
84%
Dry braking
Falken e.Ziex
97%
Cooper Summer
69%
Dry handling
Falken e.Ziex
89%
Cooper Summer
89%
Dry handling - objective
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Cooper Summer
78%
Dry lane changing
Falken e.Ziex
84%
Cooper Summer
94%
Dry steering response
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Cooper Summer
89%
Wet
Confidence
Falken e.Ziex
82%
Cooper Summer
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken e.Ziex
89%
Cooper Summer
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Cooper Summer
100%
Wet braking
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Cooper Summer
78%
Wet handling
Falken e.Ziex
64%
Cooper Summer
97%
Wet handling - objective
Falken e.Ziex
92%
Cooper Summer
92%
Wet side guide
Falken e.Ziex
92%
Cooper Summer
92%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken e.Ziex
89%
Cooper Summer
64%
Exterior noise
Falken e.Ziex
89%
Cooper Summer
64%
Costs
Confidence
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Cooper Summer
86%
Rolling resistance
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Cooper Summer
86%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2026195/55 R16View

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