Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
Recent tests show a tight duel in dry braking and handling, but the pattern is clearer in the wet: Falken repeatedly stops shorter and offers more secure wet cornering, while Maxxis often counters with stronger straight-line aquaplaning and a sportier feel. Rolling resistance and wear swing between tests and sizes, shaping total cost of ownership differently for each buyer.
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 fifteen tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | eleven | |
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | four |
While it might look like the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is better than the Maxxis Premitra HP5 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
- Outstanding wet braking and stable wet handling across sizes
- Good aquaplaning safety (especially curved/overall) and low noise
- Often competitive dry handling with balanced composure
- Strong value in several tests via wear and overall ranking
- Sportier subjective handling and steering response
- Very good straight-line aquaplaning resistance
- Frequent dry braking strength and competitive pricing
- Low tire weight and agreeable comfort in some tests
Dry Braking
Looking at data from thirteen tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP5 stopped the vehicle in 0.9% less distance than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Dry Braking: Maxxis Premitra HP5
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was 0.18% faster around a lap than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Maxxis Premitra HP5
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was 0.47% faster around a lap than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP5 scored 11.11% more points than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Maxxis Premitra HP5
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from thirteen tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during eleven wet braking tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun stopped the vehicle in 2.67% less distance than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Best In Wet Braking: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was 1.13% faster around a wet lap than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Maxxis Premitra HP5
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was 0.35% faster around a wet lap than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Maxxis Premitra HP5
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP5 scored 7.78% more points than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Maxxis Premitra HP5
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was 1.65% faster around a wet circle than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Best In Wet Circle: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during seven straight aqua tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun floated at a 0.23% higher speed than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Best In Straight Aqua: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP5 slipped out at a 3.12% higher speed than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Maxxis Premitra HP5
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Gravel Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was better during one gravel handling [km/h] tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was 1.05% faster around a lap than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Gravel Handling [Km/H]: Maxxis Premitra HP5
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Gravel Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was better during one gravel traction tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP5 had 13.59% better traction on gravel than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Gravel Traction: Maxxis Premitra HP5
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Sand Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during one sand traction tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun had 0.51% better traction in sand than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Best In Sand Traction: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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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 6.7% better traction on grass than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Best In Grass Traction: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Mud Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was better during one mud traction tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP5 had 7.82% better traction in mud than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Mud Traction: Maxxis Premitra HP5
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP5 scored 6.82% more points than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during four noise tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun measured 0.14% quieter than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Best In Noise: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Noise
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during two noise tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun measured 2% quieter than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Best In Noise: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Tire Weight
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was better during two tire weight tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP5 weighed 5.51% less than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Tire Weight: Maxxis Premitra HP5
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Wear
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during three wear tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is predicted to cover 20% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
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 three value tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun proved to have a 7.75% better value based on price/1000km than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Best In Value: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Price
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was better during six price tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP5 cost 8.3% less than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Price: Maxxis Premitra HP5
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was better during seven rolling resistance tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP5 had a 3.3% lower rolling resistance than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Maxxis Premitra HP5
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
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%
Maxxis Premitra HP5 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Maxxis Premitra HP5 positively for strong dry and wet grip, good handling/feedback, and solid value, with several comparing it favorably to premium brands. However, a notable minority report fast tread wear and performance drop-off near end-of-life, plus some complaints about noise (especially on coarse/chip seal) and occasional wet grip variability at higher speeds. Overall sentiment is mixed-to-positive and price-to-performance is a key strength, but durability and noise are recurring caveats.
Based on 40 reviews with an average rating of 72%
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
For most drivers prioritizing confidence in rain and balanced manners, choose Falken. If you value a sportier steering feel, strong aquaplaning resistance, and upfront savings, Maxxis makes sense-just note variability in wet braking and wear across sizes. The practical takeaway: wet-safety first? Falken. Driver-focused feel and price? Maxxis.
Key Differences
- Wet safety: Falken consistently brakes shorter in the wet (11 category wins vs 2)
- Aquaplaning split: Maxxis leads in straight-line aquaplaning; Falken more rounded in wet circle/handling
- Driving feel: Maxxis is subjectively sportier; Falken more neutral and predictable
- Noise: Falken usually runs quieter
- Rolling resistance: Mixed by test, but both can be high; Maxxis sometimes lower, Falken sometimes higher
- Value dynamics: Maxxis often cheaper upfront; Falken can offset with higher overall rankings and, in some tests, better wear
Overall Winner: Maxxis Premitra HP5
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 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.