Comparison: Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7 (2026)

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 (88%) than Falken (75%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 77% of the Falken ZIEX ZE320. The first tyre test of Falken ZIEX ZE320 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Die Reifentester 2026 235/55 R18 test, where both the ZIEX ZE320 and the PremiumContact 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ZIEX ZE320 is made in Turkey and PremiumContact 7 is made in France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.