Comparison: Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. Falken ZIEX ZE320

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 ZIEX ZE320 has a better rating of 72% compared to 65% of the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Falken ZIEX ZE320 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Premitra AS AP3 is made in China and ZIEX ZE320 is made in Turkey.