Comparison: Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Falken e.Ziex (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Falken (75%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 99% compared to 89% of the Falken e.Ziex. The first tyre test of Continental UltraContact NXT was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Falken e.Ziex first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the UltraContact NXT and the e.Ziex were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal and e.Ziex is made in Turkey.