Comparison: Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs. Vredestein ULTRAC vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

Among popular summer tyres, there are two options that often make it to the top - Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun and Bridgestone Turanza 6. Both have their unique strengths and weaknesses, but overall, they offer excellent performance.

The Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun is a touring tyre made in Turkey that shines in features such as aquaplaning - cross and dry lane changing. According to Autozeitung and Autobild, it ranked 6th and 3rd, respectively. Its dynamic dry handling, gravel traction, and short dry braking distances are some of its highlighted features. However, it does have restricted mileage as noted in the Autozeitung 2024 and Autobild 2023 reviews. Note that the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun has been replaced by the Falken ZIEX ZE320.

The Bridgestone Turanza 6 is a well-rounded tyre noted for its rolling resistance. Autozeitung ranked it 9th, while Autobild positioned it 2nd, corroborating its high-performance in comfort, gravel traction. According to ADAC, it also excels in longitudinal aquaplaning and interior noise management. On the downside, it may present slight weaknesses in dry and wet conditions road handling, as noted by ADAC 2024.

Evaluating all the data, we find Bridgestone Turanza 6 to be the superior tyre overall. However, it is important to note that these tyres cater to different driving preferences and conditions. For those who prioritize security reserves in aquaplaning and dynamic dry handling, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun could be an optimal choice. For those who value balanced drive properties, comfort, and mileage, we recommend the Bridgestone Turanza 6.

In conclusion, although Bridgestone Turanza 6 performs better in general tests, both tyres should not be discounted, as each brings firepower to the table.