Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs Maxxis Premitra HP6
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 87% · 17
- TR Score
- 8.2/10
- Owners say
- 65% · 3
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 finished ahead 3 times and the Premitra HP6 not once. The ZIEX ZE320 stopped 5.8% shorter in the dry; the Premitra HP6 used 1.8% less fuel.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Falken ZIEX ZE320 for the best all-round summer performance and the most confidence in mixed conditions-especially if braking performance, stability and aquaplaning resistance matter. Choose the Maxxis Premitra HP6 if you're value-led and want strong wet-cornering feel and good efficiency, and you don't frequently face high-speed standing water or prioritize ride/quietness.
Where the ZIEX ZE320 is stronger
- Consistently shortest dry braking across all three tests (wins 3/3; ~5-6% shorter than HP6 each time)
- Balanced, confidence-inspiring handling with strong wet handling performance (e.g., 88.0 s vs 89.34 s in Auto Express; 74.2 s vs 74.3 s in Vi Bilagare)
- Better aquaplaning security overall, especially in more demanding measures (Auto Express curved aquaplaning 3.61 vs 3.06 m/s²; straight aquaplaning wins 3/3)
Where the Premitra HP6 is stronger
- Strong wet-cornering grip (wet circle wins in Auto Express and Vi Bilagare; e.g., 11.50 s vs 11.66 s)
- Often better efficiency metrics (Auto Express rolling resistance 7.53 vs 8.05 kg/t; Vi Bilagare fuel 5.3 vs 5.5 l/100 km)
- Competitive wet braking in two of three tests (beats Falken in Auto Express 27.1 vs 27.3 m and ADAC 33.4 vs 34.3 m)
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 ZE320 vs Premitra HP6 at a glance
| Category | ZIEX ZE320 | Gap | Premitra HP6 |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 3 | 0 | |
| Dry5 measurements | 4 | The ZIEX ZE320 stopped 5.8% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 0 |
| Wet13 measurements | 9 | The ZIEX ZE320 held 10.7% more grip in curved aquaplaning (2 tests) | 4 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 4 | 0 | |
| Value5 measurements | 2 | Level between the two. | 2 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The ZIEX ZE320 by 1.2 | 8.2/10 |
| Owner rating17 and 3 reviews | 87% | The ZIEX ZE320 by 22 points | 65% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +16.1% | The ZIEX ZE320 was dearer in 2 of 2 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 53 | 45 sizes made in both | 56 |
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 3 tests in 2026
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 ZE320 | Field | Premitra HP6 |
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| 2026 Auto Express Summer Tire Test | P1 of 8 | P4 of 8 | |
| 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tire Test | P4 of 10 | P8 of 10 | |
| 2026 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P5 of 16 | P8 of 16 |
Performance profile
7 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
ZIEX ZE320
Premitra HP6
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 97%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 10 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
ZIEX ZE320
Premitra HP6
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 ZE320
Premitra HP6
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the ZIEX ZE320 87% from 17 reviews and the Premitra HP6 65% from 3. 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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| 122 | 5.8% | 130 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 53.5 | 0.4% | 53.71 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 107 | 0.4% | 108 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 124 | 1% | 125 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 81.1 | 0.8% | 81.82 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 11.6 | 1.5% | 11.42 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 49.4 | 1.3% | 48.7 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 11 | 10.7% | 9.9 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 68.9 | 0.8 dB | 69.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 73.2 | 0.7 dB | 73.9 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 23,301 | 0.8% | 23,115 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 8.05 | 6.5% | 7.53 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 5.55 | 1.8% | 5.45 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 71 | 6.6% | 76 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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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 ZE320 scores 9.4 and the Premitra HP6 8.2 out of 10.
| ZIEX ZE320 | Category | Premitra HP6 | ||
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| 96 | Dry | 76 | ||
| 86 | Wet | 68 | ||
| 52 | Comfort | 18 | ||
| 46 | Value | 62 | ||
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 ZE320 | Category | Premitra HP6 | ||
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| 9.3 | Dry Grip | 7 | ||
| 8.9 | Wet Grip | 7 | ||
| 8.8 | Road Feedback | 6 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 6.7 | ||
| 8.1 | Wear | 6 | ||
| 8.5 | Comfort | 7.3 | ||
Owners rate the ZIEX ZE320 87% from 17 reviews and the Premitra HP6 65% from 3. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Falken ZIEX ZE320
- 87%from 17 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 92,020 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners are overwhelmingly happy with the Falken ZIEX ZE320, with consistently strong reports of dry grip and confident handling, backed up by positive wet-weather feedback. Around half of owners who mention it also find road noise low for the class, and a third highlight sharp steering response. The main caveats come from around one in five owners citing higher fuel use and similarly around one in five questioning tread life, while isolated comments mention reduced performance in extreme heat and less progressive behavior at the limit.
- Strong dry grip
- Low road noise for the class
- Confident wet grip
- Sharp steering response and good feedback
- Mediocre rolling resistance (worse fuel economy)
- Questionable tread life for some owners
- Can lose performance in very high heat
Summarised by AI from 13 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 17 ZIEX ZE320 reviewsThe tires provide excellent handling and grip in both dry and wet conditions. There is absolutely no tire noise on the highways, although if the asphalt quality is poor, some noise returns. The ride is very comfortable and not too firm. I rotated the tires from front to back at 10,000 km, and I haven't noticed any wear at this point. Overall, these tires offer great value for the price, and I feel very confident in both braking and cornering!
Maxxis Premitra HP6
- 65%from 3 reviews
- 31,000 milesdriven by reviewers
All 3 Premitra HP6 reviewsTires are spongy, imprecise, indirect, and very unsporty on dry roads. They are quiet and save fuel. In wet conditions, they are average and completely okay. Despite AAA and BMW * approval, they do not fit a sporty front-wheel drive car like a Fiesta MH 155 HP. Very affordable and completely fine for everyday use. Sportiness compared to Continental PremiumContact 6 or Bridgestone Potenza Sport is non-existent.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 53 sizes of the ZIEX ZE320 and 56 of the Premitra HP6, 45 of them made in both.
| Category | ZIEX ZE320 | Premitra HP6 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 53 sizes, 15 to 18 inch | 56 sizes, 15 to 18 inch |
| Made in both | 45 sizes 195/50 R15195/55 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15185/55 R16195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/45 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16and 33 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A100% | A100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C91%B9% | C89%B11% |
| EU label noise | 66-68 dB A100% | 70-72 dB B100% |
| On the market since | 2024 | 2024 |
| Replaced | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun (2017) | - |
| Awards | Winner: Summer Value Performer (16in and below) (WhatTire, 2026/27) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The ZIEX ZE320 was the dearer tire in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 16.1% on average. 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.
The Falken ZIEX ZE320 and Maxxis Premitra HP6 sit in the same mainstream summer-touring space, but they go about performance in very different ways. Across three major 2026 tests (Auto Express, Vi Bilagare and ADAC) the Falken repeatedly scores as the more “complete” tire-strong in the areas that dominate overall rankings (especially dry braking and balanced handling), and generally calm and easy to drive.
The Maxxis HP6, meanwhile, looks like a value-focused touring tire with a sporty edge: it can generate strong lateral grip (notably in wet cornering tests) and often looks efficient on fuel/rolling resistance. The trade-off is that its results-and the tester comments-show more pronounced weaknesses in standing-water security and overall predictability/comfort, which tends to cap its overall finishing position despite some standout sub-scores.
Conclusion
On the evidence of the shared tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 is the better all-round summer choice. It wins every shared head-to-head overall (1st vs 4th in Auto Express, 4th vs 8th in Vi Bilagare, 5th vs 8th in ADAC) and is consistently superior in the most repeatable, safety-relevant metric here: dry braking (winning 3/3, by ~5-6% each time; e.g., 36.0 m vs 38.3 m in Auto Express and 33.9 m vs 35.8 m in ADAC). It also tends to be more composed and confidence-inspiring, with better wet handling times (e.g., 88.0 s vs 89.34 s in Auto Express) and clearly better aquaplaning resistance in Auto Express' demanding curved test (3.61 vs 3.06 m/s², a large ~18% advantage).
The Maxxis Premitra HP6 is easiest to justify when price and efficiency are priorities and your typical driving doesn't involve a lot of high-speed standing water. It repeatedly shows strong wet-circle (cornering) performance (wins 2/2 where measured: 11.5 s vs 11.66 s in Auto Express; 11.34 s vs 11.53 s in Vi Bilagare) and often better efficiency markers (Auto Express rolling resistance 7.53 vs 8.05 kg/t; Vi Bilagare fuel 5.3 vs 5.5 l/100 km). However, professional testers also flag a less harmonious balance (rear-biased, more slide-prone when pushed) and comfort/noise drawbacks, and Auto Express in particular highlights a real standing-water weakness. Practical takeaway: if you want the safest “one tire that does everything well,” pick the Falken; if you want a cheaper, grippy-feeling tire for twisty roads with good efficiency and can accept compromises in water clearance and refinement, the Maxxis can make sense.
ZIEX ZE320 vs Premitra HP6: your questions
Is the Falken ZIEX ZE320 or the Maxxis Premitra HP6 the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 finished ahead 3 times and the Premitra HP6 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the ZIEX ZE320 scores 9.4 and the Premitra HP6 8.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the ZIEX ZE320 or the Premitra HP6?
The ZIEX ZE320 led 9 of the 13 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 10.7% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The ZIEX ZE320 led 4 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.8% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Premitra HP6 used 1.8% less fuel (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.1/10 for the ZIEX ZE320 and 6/10 for the Premitra HP6.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.5/10 for the ZIEX ZE320 and 7.3/10 for the Premitra HP6.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the ZIEX ZE320 87% from 17 reviews and the Premitra HP6 65% from 3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the ZIEX ZE320 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 16.1% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The ZIEX ZE320 is made in 53 sizes (15 to 18 inch) and the Premitra HP6 in 56 (15 to 18 inch). 45 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the ZIEX ZE320 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Premitra HP6 A and C.
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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.
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