In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin). Generally,
Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than
Falken (71%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 66% of the Falken ZIEX ZE320. The first tyre test of Falken ZIEX ZE320 was done in 2025, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
ZIEX ZE320 is made in Turkey and
PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.
