Comparison: Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun vs. Continental EcoContact 6

The Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun and the Continental EcoContact 6 are both summer tyres that have been tested in several tyre tests. These tyres have differing strengths and weaknesses, which we will compare here.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun is a touring summer tyre that is made in Turkey by Falken. It has been highly rated at 81% by our team. In the AutoBild test, this tyre achieved the 5th position out of 51 tyres, demonstrating its superior performance in aspects like Aquaplaning (both longitudal and lateral), comfort, and wet braking. Furthermore, it also showcased a dynamic dry handling in the autobild 2022 tests. However, it does have a limitation of increased rolling resistance.

On the other hand, we have the Continental EcoContact 6. This tyre is a successor to the Continental ContiEcoContact 5 and has now been replaced by the Continental EcoContact 7. This tyre was made in Germany by Continental and received our rating of 63%. The EcoContact 6 landed in the 23rd position out of 51 in the AutoBild test, showing its best features as exterior noise, comfort, and rolling resistance. In the autobild 2022 test, it was praised for its short dry braking distance, low rolling resistance, and excellent mileage, although it was noted that it has limited Aquaplaning reserves, extended wet braking distances, and delayed steering behavior.

Comparing test performances, Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun seems to perform better overall, holding the 5th position in the AutoBild test, while Continental EcoContact 6 lagged at the 23rd position. However, in the Autozeitung test, the Continental EcoContact 6 crawled a bit higher, securing the 7th position, while Falken was in the 8th place.

Therefore, if you prioritize Aquaplaning, comfort, and wet braking, Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun could be the better choice. But if low exterior noise, substantial comfort, low rolling resistance, and short dry braking distance qualities are more important for you, Continental EcoContact 6 might be more suitable.

In conclusion, both tyres have their strengths and suit different driving scenarios and preferences. The final choice will depend on what the individual driver values most in their tyre performance.