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Comparison: Michelin e.Primacy vs. Falken e.Ziex

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Falken (70%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 90% compared to 71% of the Michelin e.Primacy. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the e.Primacy and the e.Ziex were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the e.Primacy is made in Italy/Spain/Germany and e.Ziex is made in Turkey.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Automotorsport Automotorsport
Summer
2025 215/55 R17 View
Automotorsport Automotorsport
Summer
2023 255/45 R20 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin e.Primacy
72%
Michelin
e.Primacy
Falken e.Ziex
74%
Falken
e.Ziex
Wet Braking
Michelin e.Primacy
82%
Falken e.Ziex
100%
Wet Handling
Michelin e.Primacy
67%
Falken e.Ziex
74%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin e.Primacy
75%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Falken e.Ziex
53%
Best in category: Bridgestone Turanza 6 (93.8%)
Dry Performance
Michelin e.Primacy
85%
Michelin
e.Primacy
Falken e.Ziex
86%
Falken
e.Ziex
Dry Braking
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Best: Falken E.Ziex (100.0%)
Dry Handling
Michelin e.Primacy
93%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin e.Primacy
93%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin e.Primacy
85%
Falken e.Ziex
73%
Best: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Best in category: Bridgestone Potenza Sport (92.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Michelin
e.Primacy
Falken e.Ziex
84%
Falken
e.Ziex
Noise Exterior
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Falken e.Ziex
84%
Best: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Economy
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Michelin
e.Primacy
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Falken
e.Ziex
Rolling Resistance
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Best: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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