Comparison: Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Falken (71%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 67% of the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun. The first tyre test of Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. Important for this comparison is also the motor 2025 205/55 R16 test, where both the ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun and the UltraContact NXT were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 70% of Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun is made in Turkey and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.