In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin). Generally,
Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than
Falken (71%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 90% compared to 83% of the Michelin ALPIN 7. The first tyre test of Falken e.Ziex was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
e.Ziex is made in Turkey and
ALPIN 7 is made in Spain/Germany.
