Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
- TR Score
- 8.4/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 119
- TR Score
- 8.8/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 97
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tires, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 finished ahead 5 times and the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 3 times, with one level. The ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun held 14% more grip in curved aquaplaning; the Ventus Prime 4 had 7.9% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Hankook Ventus Prime 4 for balanced grip, shorter braking, lower running costs, and high-mileage value. Choose Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun if you frequently face heavy rain/standing water, value stronger aquaplaning security and comfort, or want a calm, confidence-inspiring feel in wet motorway conditions.
Where the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is stronger
- Outstanding straight and curved aquaplaning resistance, often by 5-27% margins
- Consistently good wet braking and secure wet handling balance
- Comfortable and often quieter ride
Where the Ventus Prime 4 is stronger
- Shorter dry and wet braking on most tests
- Confident dry/wet handling with precise steering
- Lower rolling resistance and better fuel economy potential
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Ventus Prime 4 at a glance
| Category | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Gap | Ventus Prime 4 |
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| Shared tests won9 shared tests | 3 | 1 level | 5 |
| Dry15 measurements | 3 | The Ventus Prime 4 stopped 1.4% shorter in the dry (9 tests) | 11 |
| Wet35 measurements | 21 | The ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun held 14% more grip in curved aquaplaning (7 tests) | 13 |
| Off road5 measurements | 4 | 1 | |
| Comfort9 measurements | 6 | 3 | |
| Value13 measurements | 1 | The Ventus Prime 4 had 7.9% lower rolling resistance (5 tests) | 12 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.4/10 | The Ventus Prime 4 by 0.4 | 8.8/10 |
| Owner rating119 and 97 reviews | 80% | The Ventus Prime 4 by 2 points | 82% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 78% | The ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun by 5 points | 73% |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | Level | Level | |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 86 | 51 sizes made in both | 66 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 9 tests, 2022 to 2024
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Field | Ventus Prime 4 |
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| 2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test | P8 of 10 | P3 of 10 | |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test | P7 of 20 | P7 of 20 | |
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P10 of 16 | P8 of 16 | |
| 2024 Summer Tire Market Overview | P7 of 55 | P4 of 55 | |
| 2023 Best SUV Tires Tested | P3 of 12 | P5 of 12 | |
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P6 of 50 | P9 of 50 | |
| Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires | P6 of 13 | P7 of 13 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test | P5 of 21 | P2 of 21 | |
| 2022 Summer Tire Market Overview | P5 of 50 | P2 of 50 |
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 9 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Ventus Prime 4
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 11 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Ventus Prime 4
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Not ahead in any category
Ventus Prime 4
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 80% from 119 reviews and the Ventus Prime 4 82% from 97. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 52.04 | 0.5% | 51.78 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 125 | 0.6% | 124 | 2-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 118 | 3.2% | 122 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 86.58 | 0.1% | 86.47 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46.6 | 0.7% | 46.9 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.2 | 0.7% | 14.1 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.33 | 0.7% | 13.22 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 52.5 | 3.9% | 50.6 | 7-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 16.8 | 14% | 15.1 | 7-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1,830 | 4.4% | 1,753 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 41.3 | 0.2% | 41.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1,893 | 1.4% | 1,867 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 645 | 2.4% | 630 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 19.8 | 1.1% | 20.1 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 23,031 | 7.1% | 24,723 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.58 | 7.9% | 7.87 | 1-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.95 | 3.3% | 5.75 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 73.85 | 14.6% | 63.15 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scores 8.4 and the Ventus Prime 4 8.8 out of 10.
| ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Category | Ventus Prime 4 | ||
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| 70 | Dry | 82 | ||
| 79 | Wet | 71 | ||
| 62 | Comfort | 27 | ||
| 42 | Value | 80 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Category | Ventus Prime 4 | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 8.2 | Wet Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 8.1 | Road Feedback | 8.1 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 8.2 | ||
| 7.7 | Wear | 7.8 | ||
| 7.9 | Comfort | 8 | ||
Owners rate the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 80% from 119 reviews and the Ventus Prime 4 82% from 97. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
- 80%from 119 reviews
- 78%would buy again
- 1,000,122 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers generally describe the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun as an excellent value summer touring tire with strong wet-weather safety (including aquaplaning resistance) and confident dry grip, often punching above its price class. A very common highlight is low cabin noise and an overall smooth, secure feel, with many users also reporting good wear life over high mileage. The most recurring drawbacks are higher rolling resistance (fuel consumption increase for some cars) and a softer/less precise steering feel that can disappoint more performance-focused drivers, with a subset also finding the ride firmer on rough roads.
- Strong wet grip and reassuring aquaplaning resistance
- Good dry grip and braking
- Low road noise / quiet cabin
- Good value for money
- Higher rolling resistance leading to increased fuel consumption for some drivers
- Soft sidewalls or less precise steering/feedback (not ideal for hard sporty driving)
- Firm/harsh ride on rough roads for some vehicles/setups
Summarised by AI from 107 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 119 ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun reviewsA quiet tire, very predictable/forgiving at the limit, especially in the rain, with a soft sidewall.These miles were covered with spirited driving on winding roads.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
- 82%from 97 reviews
- 73%would buy again
- 1,056,322 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 highly overall (average 80.7%), most often praising its strong dry grip and confident, predictable dry handling, backed up by a comfortable, generally quiet ride. Wet grip is also widely seen as secure for a touring tire, with many calling it reassuring in heavy rain, though a minority report some instability or weaker aquaplaning resistance. The main recurring drawback is longevity: wear and performance consistency split opinion, with around one in four owners mentioning tread life and around one in ten saying grip drops off noticeably as the tire wears, sometimes accompanied by increased noise.
- Strong dry grip with plenty of traction
- Excellent dry handling and confidence in corners
- Comfortable, compliant ride quality
- Generally low road noise for a touring tire
- Tread life can be disappointing for some drivers
- Grip drops off as the tire wears
- Road noise can be noticeable on some surfaces
Summarised by AI from 87 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 97 Ventus Prime 4 reviewsNo complaints on Wet or Dry grip for everyday driving. It was a 2025 tire with 12k miles had to deal with a full blowout while driving. From a tropical climate with 99% indoor parking.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 86 sizes of the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and 66 of the Ventus Prime 4, 51 of them made in both.
| Category | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Ventus Prime 4 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 86 sizes, 14 to 19 inch | 66 sizes, 15 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 51 sizes 195/50 R15195/55 R15185/55 R16195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/45 R16205/50 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16and 39 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A100% | A88%B12% |
| EU label rolling resistance | D50%C47%B2%A1% | B47%C39%A14% |
| EU label noise | 67-72 dB A74%B26% | 68-71 dB A52%B48% |
| On the market since | 2017 | - |
| Replaced | Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun (2012) | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| Replaced by | Falken ZIEX ZE320 | - |
| Awards | - | Winner: Summer Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2023) |
| Price in the shared tests | Within 1% of each other on average across the 6 tests that listed prices. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head pitches two popular premium-touring summer tires: Falken's ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and Hankook's Ventus Prime 4. Across nine shared tests from 2022-2024, both target safe, comfortable everyday driving, but they prioritize different strengths. Hankook consistently scores higher overall (5 test wins vs. Falken's 3), while Falken repeatedly shines where standing water is the challenge.
Looking closer, Hankook tends to stop shorter and steer more precisely on dry roads, and often edges wet braking and wet handling by small but repeatable margins. In contrast, Falken dominates aquaplaning resistance-both straight and curved-often by meaningful gaps, and is frequently quieter and more comfortable. Rolling efficiency and wear generally favor Hankook, shaping the value story for high-mileage drivers.
Conclusion
If you prioritize broad, all-round road manners with efficient running costs, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is the safer bet. It leads most dry and wet braking metrics (8/9 dry braking, 7/9 wet braking category wins), posts better rolling resistance in more tests, and typically delivers longer tread life and lower abrasion-advantages that add up over years of commuting or motorway miles.
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun counters with best-in-class aquaplaning security across nearly every test and often stronger comfort and lower pass-by noise. In heavy rain, deeper water, or mixed-use SUV scenarios, that extra hydroplaning headroom is a genuine safety and confidence benefit. Value swings with size and market, but Hankook often pairs its grip balance with strong price-to-wear performance. Bottom line: choose Hankook for the most rounded, efficient touring performance; pick Falken if your driving regularly meets heavy rain and you want the calmest, most stable feel through standing water.
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Ventus Prime 4: your questions
Is the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 the better tire?
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tires, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 finished ahead 5 times and the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 3 times, with one level. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scores 8.4 and the Ventus Prime 4 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or the Ventus Prime 4?
The ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun led 21 of the 35 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 14% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 7 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Ventus Prime 4 led 11 of the 15 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.4% shorter in the dry across 9 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Ventus Prime 4 lasted 7.1% longer in the wear tests (4 tests), had 7.9% lower rolling resistance (5 tests), used 3.3% less fuel (2 tests) and shed 14.6% less rubber in the abrasion test (2 tests). Owners rate wear 7.7/10 for the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and 7.8/10 for the Ventus Prime 4.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.9/10 for the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and 8/10 for the Ventus Prime 4.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 80% from 119 reviews and the Ventus Prime 4 82% from 97. 78% of ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun owners would buy it again, against 73% for the Ventus Prime 4.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the two were priced within 1% of each other on average.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is made in 86 sizes (14 to 19 inch) and the Ventus Prime 4 in 66 (15 to 20 inch). 51 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is graded A for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Ventus Prime 4 A and B.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
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