Falken ZIEX ZE320 - Test Results

Test Statistics

5

Tests Completed

6th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

13th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Falken ZIEX ZE320 - Official Image

The Falken ZIEX ZE320 shows a strong all-round performance with standout results in dry and especially wet handling, plus consistently high subjective comfort/noise scores. It has proven capable of winning smaller group tests and placing well in large comparative fields, highlighted by a test win and a Highly Recommended award. However, it exhibits variability in wet braking and aquaplaning resistance depending on size/test, and rolling resistance/value are typically mid-pack.
Overall, the ZE320's pattern is sporty, confidence-inspiring handling with excellent dry braking and class-leading wet handling pace, tempered by inconsistent wet braking (one notably poor result) and weaker curved aquaplaning. It suits drivers prioritizing dynamic safety and refinement over ultimate fuel efficiency.

Performance Strengths
  • Dry Performance Strong
    • 1st place dry braking (35.47 m) in 2025 Die ReifenTester (205/55 R17)
    • 2nd place dry braking (33 m, +1.2% from best) in 2025 Auto Bild 52-tire shootout (225/40 R18)
    • 2nd place dry braking (33 m, +1.2% from best) in 2025 Auto Bild full test (225/40 R18)
    • 1st place dry handling (85.54 s) in 2025 Best Touring Tires (225/50 R17)
  • Wet Handling and Control Strong
    • 1st place subjective wet handling (84 pts) in 2025 Die ReifenTester
    • 1st place wet handling (105.18 s) and 1st place subj. wet handling (10 pts) in 2025 Best Touring Tires
    • 1st place wet handling (73.9 km/h) in 2025 Auto Bild full test (225/40 R18)
  • Comfort and Noise Moderate
    • Top subjective noise score (10/14) in 2025 UTAC/Aftonbladet, tied perfect score
    • 1st place comfort (5 pts) and 2nd place noise (72.1 dB, +1.1% from best) in 2025 Auto Bild full test
    • 3rd place noise (71.2 dB, +0.4% from best) in 2025 Best Touring Tires
  • Awards and Results Consistency Moderate
    • Test winner 1/7 in 2025 Die ReifenTester
    • Highly recommended, 3/7 in 2025 Best Touring Tires
    • Top 10 of 52 in 2025 Auto Bild shootout (7/52)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Braking Variability Strong
    • 13/14 wet braking (+10% from best) in 2025 UTAC/Aftonbladet (225/45 R17)
    • 10/21 wet braking (+8% from best) in 2025 Auto Bild full test (225/40 R18)
    • 10/52 wet braking (+7.7% from best) in 2025 Auto Bild shootout
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate
    • Curved aquaplaning 7/7 (+12.7% from best) in 2025 Best Touring Tires
    • Curved aquaplaning 16/20 (+14.8% from best) in 2025 Auto Bild full test
    • Straight aquaplaning mid-pack: 13/20 (+1.8%) in 2025 Auto Bild full test; 4/7 (+2.7%) in 2025 Best Touring Tires
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate
    • 13/20 (+18.6% from best) in 2025 Auto Bild full test
    • 5/7 (+6.3% from best) in 2025 Best Touring Tires
    • 10/14 (+5.1% from best) in 2025 UTAC/Aftonbladet
  • Subjective Noise Variability Minor
    • 7/7 noise (+9.8% from best) in 2025 Die ReifenTester despite high comfort
    • Contrasting 1/14 noise in 2025 UTAC/Aftonbladet and 2/20 noise in 2025 Auto Bild full test
Performance Over Time

Test History

1
of 7
2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tire Test

2025

The new Falken immediately emerged as a stand‑out performer. The Ziex delivered unexpectedly high sporting capability while remaining well balanced and comfortable. In handling tests it guided th...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking
Weak:
Subj. Noise
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13
of 14
2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test

2025
Winner: Michelin Primacy 5

The Falken Ziex ZE 320 "never takes off on wet roads." The Falken brakes poorly when conditions are cool. In warmer weather, it grips better, but with an uneasy driving feel. Both the front and/or ...
Strong:
Subj. Noise, Subj. Dry Handling
Weak:
Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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7
of 21
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The Falken Ziex ZE320 delivered outstanding driving dynamics and the shortest braking distances on dry surfaces besides Bridgestone. It performed exceptionally well in wet conditions with excellent...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Wet Handling
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3
of 7
The Best Touring Tires for 2025 Tested Highly Rec.

2025
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato C3

Falken keeps improving with each new tire, and the ZE320 shows they can compete with the premium brands. The handling performance in both wet and dry was impressive, but the curved aquaplaning perf...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning
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7
of 52
2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Strong:
Dry Braking
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