Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun - Test Results

Test Statistics

26

Tests Completed

7th

Average Position

3rd

Best Result

15th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

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2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test

2025
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Strong:
Dry Braking

Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning