Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Across 19 shared professional tests, the comparison becomes a trade-off between energy efficiency and price vs. outright wet-braking sharpness and cabin refinement. In some recent data (e.g., Motor's 2025 low rolling resistance test) the tires even land close overall (4th vs 5th), but the way they achieve those rankings differs-especially in rolling resistance and aquaplaning behaviour.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been nineteen tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 | seventeen | |
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | two |
While it might look like the Bridgestone Turanza T005 is better than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading rolling resistance/efficiency in most tests (frequent ~20-27% advantage; 11 category wins)
- Very consistent dry braking performance across many tests (12 wins)
- Strong wet handling stability and controllability (10 wet-handling wins)
- Often stronger in curved aquaplaning/overall high-speed water stability (e.g., Motor 2025: 2.98 vs 2.56 m/s²)
- Typically better value and lower purchase price (frequent 15-33% cheaper; strong value metrics)
- Often quieter externally and more comfort-oriented (9 noise wins; strong subjective comfort in some tests)
- Wet braking is a recurring highlight and can be decisively shorter in some test protocols (8 wins; e.g., ADAC wet on concrete 35.8 vs 39.1 m)
- Good straight-line aquaplaning results in many tests (11 wins for straight aquaplaning)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from fifteen tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during twelve dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 stopped the vehicle in 1.67% less distance than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during three dry handling [s] tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was 0.24% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was 0.17% faster around a lap than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scored 1.84% more points than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from fifteen tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun stopped the vehicle in 0.03% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Wet Braking: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun stopped the vehicle in 8.44% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during four wet handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was 0.64% faster around a wet lap than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during six wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was 2.33% faster around a wet lap than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scored 1.69% more points than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was 0.43% faster around a wet circle than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from thirteen tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during eleven straight aqua tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun floated at a 3.06% higher speed than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Straight Aqua: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 slipped out at a 0.84% higher speed than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Gravel Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one gravel handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was 0.75% faster around a lap than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Gravel Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Gravel Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one gravel traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 had 13.06% better traction on gravel than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Gravel Traction: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Sand Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one sand traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 had 1.84% better traction in sand than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Sand Traction: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Grass Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during one grass traction tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun had 15.66% better traction on grass than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Grass Traction: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Mud Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one mud traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 had 8.76% better traction in mud than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Mud Traction: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scored 2.63% more points than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Noise
Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during nine noise tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun measured 0.96% quieter than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Noise: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 measured 0.16% quieter than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Noise: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Tire Weight
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during three tire weight tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 weighed 11.62% less than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Tire Weight: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Wear
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during four wear tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is predicted to cover 5.91% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Wear: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Value
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during four value tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun proved to have a 21.2% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Value: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Price
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during eight price tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun cost 15.67% less than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Price: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during eleven rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 had a 21.34% lower rolling resistance than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 used 5.08% less fuel than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 emitted 3.17% less particle wear matter than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Abrasion: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Real World Driver Reviews
Bridgestone Turanza T005 Driver Reviews
Drivers describe the Bridgestone Turanza T005 as a safe, predictable touring tire with strong wet-weather braking/grip and generally solid dry performance for everyday use. Many also report good fuel economy/low rolling resistance and acceptable comfort, especially versus harsher run-flats or budget tires. However, a sizeable share of users complain about faster-than-expected tread wear (sometimes uneven/shoulder wear), along with noticeable road noise and a soft sidewall/remote steering feel that makes it less satisfying for sporty driving. Some owners also note performance can drop off as tread gets low and in colder conditions.
Based on 180 reviews with an average rating of 72%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Driver Reviews
Across 104 reviews, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is most often described as a strong value summer tire with confident wet and dry grip (including good aquaplaning resistance) and notably low road noise. Many drivers also praise its predictable, safe handling and generally good wear for the money, with a high rate of repeat purchases. The main recurring downside is higher rolling resistance leading to increased fuel consumption, and some users note a softer sidewall/less sharp steering response that makes it feel less sporty or a bit vague when pushed.
Based on 113 reviews with an average rating of 80%
Very silent. Most silent tires I had the last 20 years.
Nice handling.
Cheaper than most other brands.
(30euro cheaper than dunlop and 50 euro cheaper than michelin)
Euro label - C A A 67db for 195 65 15
Conclusion
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun, however, makes a strong case if your priority is value and you're willing to accept higher energy use. It's frequently cheaper (e.g., ADAC 2023: €89 vs €111; Motor 2025: €336 vs €437), tends to be quieter (noise wins 9 vs 2), and it often matches or beats the Bridgestone in wet braking (8 wins vs 7)-sometimes by a lot (Tire Reviews 2020: 35.7 m vs 41.0 m). The practical takeaway: the Bridgestone is the safer "all-round + efficiency" pick, while the Falken is the cost-effective, comfort-leaning option that can be excellent in wet braking but less consistent in aquaplaning behaviour and almost always weaker on rolling resistance.
Key Differences
- Efficiency is the biggest separator: Turanza T005 routinely posts much lower rolling resistance (e.g., 6.76 vs 8.72 kg/t in 2023 Tire Reviews; similar ~20-27% gaps appear in several tests).
- Wet braking slightly favours the Falken overall (8 wins vs 7), and in some tests it's a large gap (e.g., Tire Reviews 2020: 35.7 m vs 41.0 m), even though results can flip depending on test and surface (ADAC 2023 wet: 36.8 vs 37.7 m; Motor 2025 wet: 53.8 vs 54.2 m).
- Wet handling and "safe at the limit" behaviour more consistently favour the Bridgestone (10 wet-handling wins vs 1), aligning with repeated notes about precision and control.
- Aquaplaning is split by type: ZE310 more often wins straight-line aquaplaning (11 wins), while T005 more often looks stronger in curved/high-load aquaplaning scenarios when the gap matters most (Motor 2025: +16.4% in T005's favour).
- Noise/refinement trends to the Falken: it wins noise far more often (9 vs 2) and is frequently described as comfortable, while the Bridgestone is sometimes flagged for higher external noise.
- Cost/value leans heavily to Falken: it's usually significantly cheaper and scores better on value calculations (e.g., ADAC 2023 value 2.18 vs 2.75 price/1000; Motor 2025 price €336 vs €437), even when overall performance is close.
Overall Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.