Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun - Test Results
Test Statistics
26
Tests Completed7th
Average Position3rd
Best Result15th
Worst ResultPerformance Analysis
Across 26 summer tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun delivers balanced, often competitive performance with standout wet safety and aquaplaning resistance, plus strong dry handling. It frequently places upper-midfield to top tier in key dynamic disciplines and has multiple top results (e.g., wet braking wins and aquaplaning podiums). However, consistently elevated rolling resistance and occasional mediocre noise/comfort scores limit overall rankings, and results can vary by size/application (notably some SUV/van tests).
Overall, it's a safe, confidence-inspiring choice in the wet with very solid dry handling, but efficiency-focused buyers or those prioritizing low fuel consumption may be better served elsewhere.
Performance Strengths
-
Wet Weather Performance
Strong
Details
• 1st place wet braking in 2020 Tire Reviews (35.7 m)
• Top-4 wet braking and circle in 2023 Tire Reviews (4th wet braking 33.88 m; 4th wet circle +1.3%)
• 3rd wet braking in 2022 Auto Bild (43.6 m) and 3rd wet braking (concrete) in 2024 ADAC (+13.4% advantage vs worst, 3/16)
• Consistently strong wet handling: 2024 AutoBild 10/21 (+2.2%); 2020 Tire Reviews 5/12 (+0.3%)
-
Aquaplaning Resistance
Strong
Details
• Straight aquaplaning wins: 2022 Auto Bild (1/22); 2021 Sport Auto (1/11); 2019 Aftonbladet (1/13)
• Frequent top-3 aquaplaning: 2024 Motorhome curved 2/10 and straight 3/10; 2023 Tire Reviews straight 2/13 and curved 2/13; 2024 AutoBild straight 6/21, curved 5/21
-
Dry Handling
Strong
Details
• 1st place dry handling in 2024 AutoBild (1/21)
• Top-5 dry handling in 2020 Tire Reviews (4/12, +0.3%); 2023 Tire Reviews (5/13, +0.9%); 2024 AZ (5/9, +1.5%)
• 2025 Motor LRR: dry braking 2/7 (+0.6%) and dry handling 3/7 (+0.8%)
-
Value/Wear (durability and cost efficiency)
Moderate
Details
• Good wear results: 2023 ADAC wear 15/50 (+42.9% from best); 2018 Auto Bild wear 4/20 (+10.9%)
• Value metrics often favorable: 2021 Auto Bild value 6/20 (+24.4%); 2024 ADAC value 8/16 (+61%)
Performance Weaknesses
-
Rolling Resistance / Fuel Efficiency
Strong
Details
• Consistently bottom-tier RR: 2022 Auto Bild 22/22 (+64.9%); 2021 Sport Auto 11/11 (+30.3%); 2020 Tire Reviews 12/12 (+36.6%); 2020 Auto Bild 17" 10/10 (+36.2%); 2023 Tire Reviews 11/13 (+29%)
• 2024 ADAC fuel consumption last (16/16, +5.3%)
-
Noise/Comfort
Moderate
Details
• Mid-to-lower noise results: 2023 ADAC noise 42/50 (+4.1%); 2024 AutoBild noise 13/21 (+1.9%); 2025 Motor noise 5/7 (+2.5%)
• Subjective comfort variability: 2020 Tire Reviews comfort 11/12
-
SUV/Van Application Variability
Moderate
Details
• 2024 Motorhome wet handling last (10/10, +2.7%) and dry braking 9/10 (+5.1%), overall 8/10
• 2022 AZ SUV overall 8/10 with wet braking 8/10 (+5.8%) and RR last (10/10)
-
Dry Braking Variability
Minor
Details
• Occasional weak dry braking: 2021 Sport Auto 11/11 (+7.8%); 2020 17" 8/10 (+9.6%); 2024 AZ 8/9 (+4.3%)
• But also strong showings: 2025 Motor 2/7 (+0.6%)
Performance Over Time
Test History
2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test
2025
Winner: Continental UltraContact NXT
Dry Braking
Curved Aquaplaning
2024 Auto Express Summer Tire Test
2024
Winner: Vredestein Ultrac
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
2024
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Curved Aquaplaning
Dry Braking, Wet Handling
2024 AZ Summer Tire Test
2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7
Dry Braking, Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua
Dry Handling
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7
Fuel Consumption
Sand Traction
Wet Circle
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
2023
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires Recommended
2023
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7
Subj. Comfort, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
2022 AZ SUV Tire Test
2022
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005
Price
Rolling Resistance
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test
2022
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Straight Aqua
Rolling Resistance
Straight Aqua
Tire Weight, Dry Braking, Rolling Resistance
Gravel Traction, Mud Traction, Rolling Resistance
2020 Auto Express Summer Tire Test
2020
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test Recommended
2020
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6
Dry Braking, Wet Braking
Subj. Comfort, Tire Weight, Rolling Resistance
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tire Test
2020
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6
Noise, Straight Aqua
Rolling Resistance