Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

Name: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Brand: Falken
Rating: 4 (105 reviews)

The new ZE310 tire is the successor of the ZIEX ZE914 ECORUN, winner of numerous awards from testing organisations. It offers outstanding traction and grip on both wet and dry roads coupled with low wear.

Tire review data from 105 tire reviews averaging 80% over 687,724 miles driven, and 26 tests with an average result of 7th.

Dry Grip 86%

Wet Grip 82%

Road Feedback 81%

Handling 80%

Wear 76%

Comfort 79%

Buy again 77%

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The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun has been tested by Tire Reviews! Click here to view the in depth tire test>>

First On Market	December 2017
Wheel Size	14 - 19"
Width	165 - 265mm
Profile	35 - 70

Rolling Resistance	A - D
Wet Grip	A - A
Noise (dB)	67 - 72
Winter Rating	Not Winter Rated

The ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is ranked 47th of 157 Summer Premium Touring tires.

This tire replaced the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun and this tire has been replaced by the Falken ZIEX ZE320.

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Best Result

3rd

Worst Result

15th

Average Result

7th

Latest Tire Test Results

2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test

5th of 7 tires

The Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun demonstrates the narrowing gap between mid-range and premium tires, matching Bridgestone's overall score to tie for fourth place. The Falken particularly impresses in dry conditions, achieving second-best dry braking performance (36.3 meters) and third-place dry handling times. It delivers solid subjective handling feedback (third place) and maintains reasonable wet performance with mid-pack results across most wet categories. Its aquaplaning resistance is mixed, with good straight-line performance but below-average results in curved aquaplaning tests. With middle-of-the-pack rolling resistance and reasonable comfort scores, the Falken represents excellent value at €336 - significantly less expensive than the premium competitors while delivering comparable performance in many key categories.

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2024 Summer Tire Market Overview

7th of 55 tires

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2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test

10th of 16 tires

The Falken Ziex ZE 310 EcoRun achieves only a satisfactory overall result, primarily due to its dry performance. On dry surfaces, it fails to provide precise steering feedback, making it difficult for drivers to adjust the steering angle for curves accurately, which precludes a good rating. Its handling at the limit is also rated as just satisfactory, though it does receive a good rating for its braking distance. In wet conditions, the Falken Ziex ZE 310 EcoRun performs better, securing good ratings in braking distance measurements and aquaplaning resistance, but narrowly misses a good rating in handling. While the vehicle can be safely driven on the course, increased grip and precision would improve its performance. Environmentally, the Falken Ziex ZE 310 EcoRun only achieves a satisfactory rating. It scores well for projected mileage and wear, but its status as the heaviest tire in the test leads to only an adequate rating in that criterion. Its fuel consumption is barely rated as good, and sustainability, particularly for tires produced in Turkey, is deemed adequate.

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Size	Fuel	Wet	Noise
14 inch
185/60R14 82 H	C	A	67
15 inch
195/65R15 91 H	C	A	67
195/65R15 91 V	C	A	67
195/55R15 85 H	C	A	67
185/65R15 88 H	D	A	67
16 inch
205/60R16 96 W XL	C	A	69
205/60R16 96 V XL	C	A	69
215/60R16 95 V	D	A	67
215/60R16 99 H XL	C	A	69
205/55R16 94 V XL	C	A	69
205/55R16 94 W XL	C	A	69
205/55R16 91 V	C	A	67
205/55R16 91 W	D	A	69
205/55R16 91 V	A	A	71
205/55R16 91 V	A	A	71
205/60R16 96 V XL	C	A	69
215/70R16 100 H	D	A	67
17 inch
225/50R17 98 W XL	C	A	69
215/45R17 91 W XL	D	A	69
225/45R17 94 W XL	D	A	69
225/45R17 94 W XL	D	A	69
225/45R17 91 W	D	A	69
205/50R17 93 W XL	D	A	69
215/55R17 98 W XL	C	A	69
215/55R17 94 V	C	A	67
205/50R17 93 V XL	D	A	69
225/60R17 99 V	C	A	67
225/50R17 98 W XL	D	A	70
18 inch
225/40R18 92 Y XL	D	A	70
255/35R18 90 Y	D	A	70
245/45R18 100 W XL	C	A	70
225/40R18 92 W XL	D	A	69
225/40R18 92 W XL	D	A	69
245/40R18 97 W XL	C	A	70

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Questions and Answers for the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

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December 31, 2018

I’m looking to replace a set of bridgestones which came with my Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo from new. It seems to be an awkward tire size at 215/40/17. I was hoping for all seasons, but there’s only a choice of 2. So I decided on summer tires. I’ve sort of narrowed it down to the Falken ZIEX ZE310 and the Hankook Ventus Prime 3. Which would you recommend ?

Both are excellent tires, getting great reviews. The Hankook might have the edge in wear, but overall they're very similar tires.

August 5, 2019

Is the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun suitable for a SUV 4x4 which is only used on road? My car is a 2014 ford Kuga 2.0 titanium powershift. 235 x 55 R17 tires

As long as you meet the load index required by your SUV, there's no reason not to use the ZE310.

September 18, 2019

I have a Golf 7 1.4TSi 122BHP with 205/55 X16 German OEM Dunlop Blue Response tires. These are internally noisy and have very soft sidewalls leading to sloppy handling. I am proposing to chage them to other 205/55 X16V tires. Falken ZE310, Hankook Prime 3 K125 and Bridgestone T005 have been suggested as possible replacements. The Falkens have a very low external noise performance but I not convinced that this is a reliable guide to the internal noise. I had a very bad expeiuence with German OEM Dunlop tires on a new BMW 316i in the past and I wonder if the Blue Response tires are of the same ilk? i.e. poor OEM tires. Internal noise & wet grip are the most important parameters for the replacements and I am willing to trade off ride comfort with slightly stiffer sidewalls. Any comments you have would be much appreciated. Many thanks for the most helpful web site.

Unfortunately all modern tires have soft sidewalls as it reduces rolling resistance. You are correct in thinking there isn't necessarily a correlation between external and internal noise, but there is often a link. I have no personal experience with the ZE310 but I have seen tests note it's a good handling tire for its class, so maybe worth a try! One thing worth remembering is that stiffer sidewalls will transmit more vibration through to the chassis increasing internal noise.

September 17, 2020

I have a VW Passat 59 plate and need new tires. Should I go for the Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun or the Falken Azenis FK510? Both look like good mid range tires and recommended by your website.

If your priority is comfort, the ZE310, if it's sporty driving, the FK510 is the correct tire.

November 7, 2020

The group test of the 205/55 X 16 tires was really good. I have a Golf 7 1.4 with this size of tire and am contemplating a change to Falken. VW fitted 205/55 X16 91H tires to this car in late 2014. Could you please tell me why 94V Falken ZIEX ZE310 tires were used in the test? Did Falken recommend them or were they the only ones available in this size? The 94V version is available locally at a very good price. Thanks BJ

This was the recommended size by Falken, but the 91H version has done well in other tests too.

October 23, 2022

Are these a good bet for a Lexus NX300h in 225/60/18?

If you can find the correct size and load rating I'm sure they'd be a very good match.

December 29, 2022

I’m looking for a the most sporty tire in the not very popular 205/50r15 size, so that means no Michelin/Continental/Goodyear or even Maxxis Primetra. I’ve narrowed it down to the Falken ZE310 Ecorun and the Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2. I’m not worried about noise or comfort, just subjective handling. Which would you plump for?

I've not tried the Hankook but I would never recommend the ZE310 for a sporty feel.

June 7, 2024

What can you tell us, if anything, about the replacement for this? The upcoming ZE320. Cheers!

As of yet there is no official information about the ZE320, and it's not yet appearing in the EPREL database.

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Top 3 Falken ziex ze310 ecorun Reviews

Given 47% while driving a Mercedes Benz E Class (245/45 R17) on mostly town for 1,500 easy going miles

After i read a lot of good reviews on this tire i decided to try it on my mercedes E200.
After a couple of months of use they are by far the worst tires i have ever had on my car.
In dry condition they are good with good grip and quiet ride. But in wet condition they are dangerous specially in conditions where it is dry and then you have a little water on the street they glide on the street like they are passing over oil.
I am already changing them after a couple of months of use, i won't buying them again.

Helpful 48 - tire reviewed on May 6, 2025

Given 78% while driving a Hyundai i30 CRDi (195/65 R15 H) on a combination of roads for 500 average miles

New silica and new model tire. I have bought them a few days ago.
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

Helpful 486 - tire reviewed on March 9, 2018

Given 83% while driving a Audi A3 (205/55R16/ R) on for 40,000 miles

I used the tires for about 40,000 km on two different vehicles. They showed above average performance in both dry and rainy weather. After 40,000 km, the tire depth decreased to 4 mm in terms of wear. I was extremely pleased in terms of comfort, it competes head to head with high-end brands in terms of silence. In short, Falken is a complete price-performance tire. I would consider buying it again.

Helpful 51 - tire reviewed on April 6, 2025

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Given 76% while driving a Citroën C2 VTS (195/45 R16) on mostly country roads for 10 spirited miles

I have these tires on my 2005 Citroen c2 vts. I wear these tires Only on summer because i have another set of wheels with winter tires. I am very happy with their performance on dry and wet! I don't have a lot of options on my dimension 195/45/16 i highly recommend that tire. If the new falken ziex ze320 launch in my dimension i Will put a set of the new ones. otherwise i am looking for kumho hs52 and the same falken ziex ze 310 again

Helpful 46 - tire reviewed on February 20, 2025

Given 83% while driving a Ford Focus (215/55 R16) on for 40,000 miles

I have been using Falken tires for 10 years. I can say that they are very successful in terms of sound insulation. Since I am in the Mediterranean region, if you do not adjust the air level of the tires properly after a certain period of time due to high temperatures in the summer, cracks occur. But I have not seen any loss of tread in the tires during this period. I only changed my tires because they were out of date.

Helpful 52 - tire reviewed on February 4, 2025

There's a new all season tire, can it be best?!

Given 91% while driving a Toyota Corolla (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 10,000 easy going miles

I am very pleased with its comfort, road holding and most importantly its quietness.

Helpful 51 - tire reviewed on October 27, 2024

Given 73% while driving a Volkswagen B5 Passat 1.8t (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 25,000 easy going miles

Sure I didn't rotate tires for 35k 4years but they distroyed them selfs on freeway piled apart.

Helpful 61 - tire reviewed on October 8, 2024

Given 84% while driving a MINI Cooper S (205/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 7,000 spirited miles

Overall great tire in every sort of weather condition, apart from snow obviously. Really good long lasting trend wear for a sub 200 hp hatchback that’s driving spiritedly.

Helpful 71 - tire reviewed on June 9, 2024

Given 76% while driving a Ford Fiesta (205/40 R17) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles

Only had these for about 20,000km - but still 5mm tread left.
Very reliable in wet and dry, decent feedback and comfortable as well as decent MPG return - I would definitely buy these again.

Helpful 64 - tire reviewed on April 25, 2024

Given 10% while driving a (205/55 R16) on for 0 miles

Only just bought them. They are extremely noisy

Helpful 76 - tire reviewed on February 2, 2024

Given 89% while driving a Alfa Romeo Giuiletta (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 4,000 spirited miles

Fairly sporty tire with plenty of grip in wet and dry conditions. Much better all round than previous set of Pirelli P7 Cinturatos. Despite being responsive and sporting, quite a comfortable tire. Fuel consumption seems pretty much the same as Pirellis. Decent value if you shop around.

Helpful 78 - tire reviewed on January 29, 2024

Given 95% while driving a Ford (205/50 R17) on mostly town for 100 average miles

Set of 310s amazed at how much better than the Goodyears they replaced. Quite, comfortable and good road feel. Have no idea the wet hasn’t rained in two months here! We will see but most impressed at the moment!

Helpful 72 - tire reviewed on January 5, 2024

Given 73% while driving a Jeep compass (225/55 R18) on mostly country roads for 8,000 easy going miles

Bought the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun for the Jeep Compass 1.4 170hp 4x4 2019. Driving in this car is not sporty by any means so was looking for a mid range tire for the daily commute. Drove around 10k kilometers and overall impressed especially by the aquaplaning results and wet weather handling. Always felt in full control even through heavy rainfall. Live in a mountain region so a lot of B road driving and poor quality roads, the tire was pretty comfortable and more geared for an easy commute rather then more aggressive driving, going faster you are always in control however just does not have the grip. The tire size and car itself do not help however previous hankoook ventus prime 3 felt better when pushed. Wear is average, a fair bit of difference in depth between the rear and front, got to take into account the 1.8t car weight does not help. I would recommend the tire due to good price and safe handling in wet for a daily commute.

Helpful 83 - tire reviewed on November 3, 2023

Given 77% while driving a Kia Motors Rio (185/65 R15) on mostly motorways for 600 average miles

A good overall budget tires
Have them on Kia Rio car
Drive them about 1000 now and they are replacing Ze914 that was installed for more than 6 years on car and treads were fine (tire began to crack..)

Helpful 98 - tire reviewed on October 3, 2023

Given 86% while driving a Opel Astra H 5T 1.8l (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 25,200 easy going miles

The tires lastet about 42.000km before they were replaced because one of them blew. I dont see that as the tires fault because its likely that I have damaged the sidewall on a forest road myself.

As a road tire, they are good vcalue for money. At the time when one of them failed, they had about 4.5mm of tread left, so they were not worn yet. The wet grip went a little worse at around 6mm, however it was not too terrible, still better than my winter tires (Fulda Kristall Montero 3)
Dry grip was excelent, I have never managed to break them loose. However, I am a relaxed driving, with spirited driving you probably can.

As mentioned, these tires were also driven on forest/logging roads. As any summer tire I know, this works kinda decent in the dry, but depending on the soil, its like ice skating in the wet. However as this is not what the tire is intended to do, I ignored this when rating this tire.

Noise and comfore were both absolutly fine, the car was very stable when driving on the autobahn (usually Cruise controll at 120km/h) Cant say much about higher speeds because I dont go fast very often.

Fuel consumption was ok, however tire tests indicate that this is not the most efficient tire you can get.

I would have bought these again, however they were not avalibale fast enough. They were replaced with Pirelli Cinturato P1, wich are significantly louder inside the car.