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Falken ZIEX ZE320 Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 1 Tested 2025 to 2026 7 publications

Tested 8 times by independent publications, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 5th. Its strongest discipline is Dry Braking, beating 91% of the field across 8 tests; its weakest is Straight Aqua, at 50% across 7 tests.

  • 8Independent tests
  • 2Test wins
  • 3Podium finishes
  • 5thAverage finish
  • 69%Field beaten on average
  • 7Publications
Falken ZIEX ZE320

8 tests, 2025 to 2026

0%50%100%20252026Average 69%2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout (2025): P7 of 52, Beat 88% of the fieldThe Best Touring Tires for 2025 Tested (2025): P3 of 7, Beat 50% of the field2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test (2025): P7 of 20, Beat 68% of the field2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test (2025): P13 of 14, Beat 8% of the field2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tire Test (2025): P1 of 7, Beat 100% of the field2026 ADAC Summer Tire Test (2026): P5 of 16, Beat 73% of the field2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tire Test (2026): P4 of 10, Beat 67% of the field2026 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2026): P1 of 8, Beat 100% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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The latest test

2026 Auto Express Summer Tire Test P1 of 8

The Falken Ziex ZE320 is the outright winner of this test and a large step on from the Ziex tires that carried a similar name before it. It leads the field in dry braking and on both handling circuits while staying near the front almost everywhere else, and only wet braking stops it being a clean sweep. For a tire priced in the middle of this group that is a strong result, and it makes the Falken the pick for drivers who want one tire that does everything well.

Strong: Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Handling

Record by discipline

Where the Falken ZIEX ZE320 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking Strong 8 P2.1 of 16.9 91% 3
Dry Handling 3 P3.3 of 12 88% 2
Subj. Dry Handling 4 P2.5 of 9.5 81% 1
Wet
Wet Braking 8 P7.3 of 16.9 56% 1
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P5 of 16 73% -
Wet Handling 5 P4.4 of 12 70% 3
Subj. Wet Handling 3 P5 of 9.3 69% 2
Wet Circle 3 P5.7 of 13 60% -
Straight Aqua Weak 7 P7 of 11.7 50% -
Curved Aquaplaning 4 P10 of 12.8 26% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 4 P2.5 of 11 76% 1
Subj. Noise 3 P3.3 of 10.3 63% 1
Noise 3 P2.7 of 11.7 78% -
Rough Noise 1 P2 of 10 89% -
Value
Wear 2 P10 of 18 46% -
Value 1 P13 of 20 37% -
Rolling Resistance 4 P8 of 12.3 40% -
Fuel Consumption 2 P7 of 13 47% -
Abrasion 1 P5 of 16 73% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Falken ZIEX ZE320. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Continental PremiumContact 7 8 shared: 3 ahead, 5 behind Compare with PremiumContact 7 8 3 5 - 38%
Michelin Primacy 5 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind Compare with Primacy 5 5 4 1 - 80%
Pirelli Cinturato C3 5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind Compare with Cinturato C3 5 2 3 - 40%
Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Maxxis Premitra HP6 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind Compare with Premitra HP6 3 3 0 - 100%
Linglong Sport Master 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Bridgestone Turanza 6 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind Compare with Ventus Prime 4 3 2 1 - 67%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind Compare with Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 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 ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Predecessor 26 0 7th 51%
Falken ZIEX ZE320 This tire 8 2 5th 69%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 8 tests. Updated August 18, 2026.

Across 8 summer-tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 shows a clear performance-led character with repeatedly excellent dry braking and strong overall dynamic ability, including multiple outright wins (1/8 Auto Express 2026 and 1/7 Die ReifenTester 2025) and a “Highly recommended” award (3/7 in a 2025 touring test). It is often near the top of the field for dry stopping distance and can be genuinely class-leading in wet handling, giving it a sporty, confidence-inspiring feel for the price segment.

Its main limitation is wet safety consistency in certain sub-disciplines: wet braking ranges from strong (e.g., 1/7 in 2025 Die ReifenTester) to clearly below the leaders (e.g., 12/16 ADAC 2026 at +14% from best; 13/14 in the 2025 UTAC/Aftonbladet test). The most repeatable weakness is curved aquaplaning resilience, where it frequently places near the bottom (e.g., 14/16 ADAC 2026, 16/20 Auto Bild 2025, and 7/7 in a 2025 touring test), and efficiency/durability results are generally mid-pack rather than standout.

Performance Strengths

  • Dry Braking & Dry Dynamics Strong
    Details
    • 1st/8 dry braking (36 m) and 1st/8 dry handling (53.5 s) in 2026 Auto Express; overall 1st/8
    • 1st/16 dry braking (33.9 m) in 2026 ADAC
    • 2nd/21 dry braking (+1.2% from best) in 2025 Auto Bild summer performance test
    • 2nd/52 dry braking (+1.2% from best) in 2025 Auto Bild shootout; 2nd/7 dry braking (+0.2% from best) and 1st/7 dry handling in 2025 touring test
  • Wet Handling / Lateral Grip (non-braking) Strong
    Details
    • 1st/8 wet handling (88 s) in 2026 Auto Express; also 3rd/8 wet circle (+1.4% from best)
    • 1st/21 wet handling in 2025 Auto Bild (highest average speed at 73.9 km/h)
    • 1st/7 wet handling and 1st/7 subjective wet handling (10 points) in 2025 touring test
    • 1st/7 subjective wet handling and 1st/7 wet braking in 2025 Die ReifenTester (supports strong wet control in that test set)
  • Refinement (Noise/Comfort) in several tests Moderate
    Details
    • 2nd/10 rough noise (73.2 dB, +0.5% from best) and 2nd/10 subjective noise in 2026 Vi Bilagare
    • 2nd/20 noise (72.1 dB, +1.1% from best) and 1st/20 subjective comfort in 2025 Auto Bild
    • 1st/14 subjective noise (10 points) in 2025 UTAC/Aftonbladet test; 3rd/8 noise (+1.3% from best) in 2026 Auto Express
  • Dry braking Strong in 4 of 7 tests
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  • Dry handling Strong in 4 of 7 tests
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  • Road noise Strong in 4 of 7 tests
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  • Wet handling Strong in 4 of 7 tests
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Performance Weaknesses

  • Aquaplaning Resistance (especially curved) Strong
    Details
    • 14th/16 curved aquaplaning (+16.2% from best) in 2026 ADAC
    • 16th/20 curved aquaplaning (+14.8% from best) in 2025 Auto Bild
    • 7th/7 curved aquaplaning (+12.7% from best) in 2025 touring test
  • Wet Braking Consistency / Wet Safety Margin Moderate
    Details
    • 12th/16 wet braking (+14% from best) in 2026 ADAC
    • 13th/14 wet braking (+10% from best) in 2025 UTAC/Aftonbladet; overall 13th/14
    • 6th/8 wet braking (+8.8% from best) in 2026 Auto Express; 10th/52 wet braking (+7.7% from best) in 2025 Auto Bild shootout
  • Efficiency & Wear (generally mid-pack, not a class leader) Moderate
    Details
    • 10th/16 wear (37,500 km, +35.1% from best) in 2026 ADAC; 10th/20 wear (35,520 km, +34.2% from best) in 2025 Auto Bild
    • Rolling resistance 13th/20 (+18.6% from best) in 2025 Auto Bild and 4th/8 (+15% from best) in 2026 Auto Express
    • Fuel consumption 7th/10 (+6.8% from best) in 2026 Vi Bilagare
  • Subjective Noise Variability Minor
    Details
    • 7th/7 subjective noise (+9.8% from best) in 2025 Die ReifenTester
    • Despite strong measured/subjective noise elsewhere (e.g., 2nd/10 Vi Bilagare; 2nd/20 Auto Bild), this indicates inconsistent perceived refinement across setups
  • Rolling resistance Strong in 4 of 7 tests
    Details
  • Wet braking Moderate in 2 of 7 tests
    Details
  • Aquaplaning resistance Moderate in 2 of 7 tests
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  • Wet grip Minor in 1 of 7 tests
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Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Falken ZIEX ZE320 (7 tests) and 15 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Road noise strength in 4 of 7 tests 7 praise, 1 criticise of 15 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry handling strength in 4 of 7 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 15 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry grip strength in 1 of 7 tests 10 praise, 0 criticise of 15 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 2 of 7 tests 4 praise, 1 criticise of 15 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

  • Value for money no test mentions it 3 praise, 0 criticise of 15 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 8

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2026 3 tests
P1 of 8 Beat 100% of the field

2026 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

Auto Express 205/55 R16 Test Winner

The Falken Ziex ZE320 is the outright winner of this test and a large step on from the Ziex tires that carried a similar name before it. It leads the field in dry braking and on both handling circuits while staying near the front almost everywhere else, and only wet braking stops it being a clean sweep. For a tire priced in the middle of this group that is a strong result, and it makes the Falken the pick for drivers who want one tire that does everything well.

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingWet Handling

P4 of 10 Beat 67% of the field

2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tire Test

Vi Bilagare 205/55 R16

Falken Ziex ZE320 offers a good mix of comfort and safety. Compared to its predecessor ZE310, braking performance has improved, with some of the shortest stopping distances in the group. The driving experience is well-liked, with good stability and easy-to-manage behavior in emergency maneuvers. Comfort is solid: calm straight-line feel, soft response over joints and bumps, and reasonable noise levels. On the downside, fuel consumption is slightly higher and wet curve grip sits just behind the best. The tire is easy to control at the grip limit. Consistently high scores across all tests put it just off the podium.

StrongDry BrakingSubj. ComfortSubj. NoiseRough Noise WinnerContinental PremiumContact 7

P5 of 16 Beat 73% of the field

2026 ADAC Summer Tire Test

ADAC 225/50 R17

The Ziex ZE320 narrowly misses a good safety rating. The summary notes modest steering precision on dry roads and sensitivity to heat, although it has the shortest dry-braking distance in the test. On wet roads it performs well in braking and handling but only fairly in aquaplaning. Environmental performance is “fair” because of mediocre mileage, but low wear, low weight and low fuel consumption contribute to good efficiency. Strengths include very short dry braking, good wet-road performance, low abrasion and very low weight, while weaknesses include deficits on dry roads, susceptibility to aquaplaning and only satisfactory mileage.

StrongDry Braking WinnerContinental PremiumContact 7

2025 5 tests
P1 of 7 Beat 100% of the field

2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tire Test

Die Reifentester 205/55 R17

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 the VW T‑Cross with “stoic calm” through corners and avoided any pushing or wobbling, giving drivers plenty of confidence and driving pleasure. This blend of agility, stability and comfort earned it overall victory.

StrongDry BrakingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingSubj. Wet Handling WeakSubj. Noise

P13 of 14 Beat 8% of the field

2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test

UTAC 225/45 R17

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 rear tires of the Falken can skid unexpectedly on wet roads. On dry roads, the Falken is really good, doing exactly what the driver wants. The Falken Ziex ZE 320 suffers from high rolling resistance. It scored 7.6 points, the lowest among the summer tires.

StrongSubj. Dry HandlingSubj. Noise WeakWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet Handling WinnerMichelin Primacy 5

P7 of 20 Beat 68% of the field

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test

Auto Bild 225/40 R18

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 agility and good grip, achieving the fastest speed in the wet handling test at 45.9 mph. Its quiet rolling noise (72.1 dB) added to overall comfort, though its more limited mileage of 22,071 miles was the main weakness holding it back from the top tier. Still, the Falken impressed with its balanced performance and sporty character, earning a solid "good" rating.

StrongDry BrakingWet HandlingSubj. ComfortNoise WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

P3 of 7 Beat 50% of the field

The Best Touring Tires for 2025 Tested

Tire Reviews 225/50 R17 Tested by Tire Reviews Highly Rec.

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 performance suggests there's still room for improvement.

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingWet HandlingSubj. Wet Handling WeakCurved Aquaplaning WinnerPirelli Cinturato C3

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