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Comparison: Falken e.Ziex vs. Vredestein Ultrac+ (2026)

Falken e.ZiexUpper-middle
FalkenFalken

e.Ziex

8.9
R15 – R21
VS
Vredestein Ultrac+Premium
VredesteinVredestein

Ultrac+

6.6
R15 – R20
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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 Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Vredestein (62%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 89% compared to 66% of the Vredestein Ultrac+. The first tyre test of Falken e.Ziex was done in 2023, compared to 2026 when was the Vredestein Ultrac+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2026 195/55 R16 test, where both the e.Ziex and the Ultrac+ were tested. We also know where e.Ziex is made - Turkey.

Test Profile

Falken
e.Ziex
Vredestein
Ultrac+
Number of tests
4
4
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
3.8
8.5
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
37
87

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 10 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Vredestein Ultrac+
77%
Dry braking
Falken e.Ziex
97%
Vredestein Ultrac+
92%
Dry handling
Falken e.Ziex
92%
Vredestein Ultrac+
71%
Dry handling - objective
Falken e.Ziex
91%
Vredestein Ultrac+
81%
Dry lane changing
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Vredestein Ultrac+
81%
Dry steering response
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Vredestein Ultrac+
58%
Wet
Confidence
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Vredestein Ultrac+
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken e.Ziex
86%
Vredestein Ultrac+
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Vredestein Ultrac+
100%
Wet braking
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Vredestein Ultrac+
96%
Wet handling
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Vredestein Ultrac+
90%
Wet handling - objective
Falken e.Ziex
92%
Vredestein Ultrac+
92%
Wet side guide
Falken e.Ziex
92%
Vredestein Ultrac+
92%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken e.Ziex
91%
Vredestein Ultrac+
94%
Exterior noise
Falken e.Ziex
91%
Vredestein Ultrac+
94%
Costs
Confidence
Falken e.Ziex
96%
Vredestein Ultrac+
91%
Rolling resistance
Falken e.Ziex
97%
Vredestein Ultrac+
88%
Fuel Consumption
Falken e.Ziex
94%
Vredestein Ultrac+
93%

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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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