P3 of 11
Beat 80% of the field
Falken ZE914 Test Results
Tested 2013 to 2017
3 publications
Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Falken ZE914 averages a finish of 10th.
- 4Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 1Podium finishes
- 10thAverage finish
- 40%Field beaten on average
- 3Publications
4 tests, 2013 to 2017
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 40%
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Falken ZE914. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vredestein Sportrac 5
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Continental Premium Contact 5
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Nokian Line
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Fulda EcoControl HP
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Dunlop Sport BluResponse
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Bridgestone Turanza T001
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falken ZE912 Predecessor | 2 | 0 | 11th | 9% |
| Falken ZE914 This tire | 4 | 0 | 10th | 40% |
| Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun Successor | 9 | 0 | 11th | 46% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 4 tests. Updated November 11, 2025.
The Falken ZE914 shows mixed summer performance with substantial variability across tests. It delivers an occasional strong result, notably a podium in the 2017 ACE SUV test (3/11), but is more often mid-to-lower tier in compact/midsize dimensions, averaging 10th overall across four tests. This suggests situational competence-potentially size/vehicle-specific-without consistent class-leading capability.
Weaknesses are more prevalent in broader, competitive comparisons (14/15 in AutoBild 2016; 12/16 in ACE 2013), indicating gaps versus leading tires in key safety metrics. The 11/19 in ADAC 2015 reflects middling all-round ability rather than a focused strength.
Performance Strengths
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SUV/Crossover Performance
Moderate
Details
- 3rd place overall in 2017 ACE SUV Summer Tire Test (215/60 R17, 3/11)
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General Competitiveness in Broad Field
Minor
Details
- 11th of 19 in 2015 ADAC European Tire Test (205/55 R16) indicating mid-pack placement
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Aquaplaning resistance
Strong
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
High resistance to aquaplaning
- 2016 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (2016)
-
Wet braking
Strong
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
short braking distances on wet roads
- 2016 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (2016)
Performance Weaknesses
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Overall Consistency Across Sizes
Strong
Details
- Average overall position 10 across 4 tests
- Results range from 3/11 to 14/15 and 12/16
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Performance in Compact/Midsize Car Segment
Strong
Details
- 14th of 15 in 2016 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (205/55 R16)
- 12th of 16 in 2013 ACE Summer Touring Tire Test (195/65 R15)
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Tread life
Strong
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
high wear
- 2016 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (2016)
-
Wet handling
Strong
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
Poor wet handling
- 2016 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (2016)
Every test, newest first 4
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2017 1 test
2016 1 test
P14 of 15
Beat 7% of the field
2016 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
Satisfactory
2015 1 test
P11 of 19
Beat 44% of the field
2013 1 test
P12 of 16
Beat 27% of the field
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