Segment
1. Continental PremiumContact 5 Premium2. Continental PremiumContact 7 Premium3. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Upper-middle4. Semperit Speed-Life 3 Lowcost
Comparison: Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Continental PremiumContact 5 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun and the Semperit Speed-Life 3 are two summer tyres with different strengths and weaknesses. While both tyres performed well in various tests and received good ratings, the Falken tyre stood out in several categories, earning it a higher overall rating.
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun, manufactured in Turkey, is a touring tyre that received an overall rating of 75%. In head-to-head tests with 53 tyres (Autobild), the Falken tyre positioned 8th with its best features being Dry handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort, and Wet braking. However, there were some minuses that were considered in the overall rating. Falken tyre showed weaknesses in environmental efficiency as well as sustainability (autobild 2024). But it's worth noting, that this tyre has been replaced by the Falken ZIEX ZE320. Visit the Falken manufacturer for more information.
On the other hand, Semperit Speed-Life 3 from Semperit comes in with an overall rating of 59%. In the tests, the tyre's best features were Wet braking, and it found its place on the 12th position out of 53 in the Autobild test. However, significant weaknesses were noticed on dry roads and in its environmental record according to autobild 2024. The ADAC test gave it a 19 out of 50 position. Despite this, the tyre showed good efficiency and decent durability.
In conclusion, if you are looking for a well-rounded summer tyre with excellent dry and wet handling, good aquaplaning resistance, and high comfort levels, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun would be the suitable choice. On the other hand, if wet braking is a priority alongside efficiency and durability, then Semperit Speed-Life 3 might be your choice. Both tyres have their areas of strength and present good value depending on individual needs and priorities.
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4. Semperit Speed-Life 3 18.07
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Best rating in test
1. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Exemplary2. Semperit Speed-Life 3 Exemplary3. Continental PremiumContact 7 Test winner4. Continental PremiumContact 5 Recommended
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3. Continental PremiumContact 5 Recommended4. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Still recommended
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Wet braking according to EU label
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Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun | 36,5 | 28,0 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 39,0 | 28,8 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,7 | |||||
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Rating: Satisfactory | 3,0 | 2,7 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,0 | 3,5 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Good | 2,6 | 1,7 | |||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Rating: Good | 2,7 | 2,1 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 Rating: Good | 2,6 | 2,8 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun | 36,1 | 28,2 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 40 | 33,1 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2- | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun | 35,8 | 31,4 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 37,7 | 30,0 | |||||
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