Comparison: Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. Falken e.Ziex

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Maxxis allround tyres are slightly better rated (65%) than Falken (46%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 90% compared to 65% of the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2023 when was the Falken e.Ziex first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Premitra AS AP3 is made in China and e.Ziex is made in Turkey.