Segment
2. Falken e.Ziex Upper-middle
Comparison: Falken e.Ziex vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Falken (70%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has a better rating of 95% compared to 81% of the Falken e.Ziex. The first tyre test of Falken e.Ziex was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the e.Ziex is made in Turkey and WinterContact TS 870 P is made in Czech Republic.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Test winner2. Falken e.Ziex Very good
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
1. Falken e.Ziex 100%
Aquaplaning - cross
2. Falken e.Ziex 50%
Wet handling
2. Falken e.Ziex 60%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
1. Falken e.Ziex 80%
Wet side guide
2. Falken e.Ziex 70%
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
1. Falken e.Ziex 90%
Dry handling
2. Falken e.Ziex 75%
Dry lane changing
2. Falken e.Ziex 85%
Dry steering response
2. Falken e.Ziex 70%
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
1. Falken e.Ziex 80%
Exterior noise
1. Falken e.Ziex 100%
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
1. Falken e.Ziex 100%
