The Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun is a good-value summer touring tire with solid everyday grip and particularly useful aquaplaning resistance. Drivers often praise its stable dry and wet road manners, while tests show competent braking but more mixed handling results. It suits motorists looking for dependable mid-range performance, though noise, ride comfort and consistency are weaker than the best in class.
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Owners say80%from 96 owner reviews74% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesWet, ComfortDryRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
How good is the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun stops 2.2% shorter than premium rivals, 7.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 7.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 74/100, and owners rate it 8.1/10 in the wet from 96 reviews.
How good is the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun stops 0.2% longer than premium rivals, 2.7% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 17/100, and owners rate it 8.5/10 in the dry from 96 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun's rolling resistance is 17% higher than premium rivals, 4.1% higher than mid-range rivals and 1.3% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun last?
Based on test and owner data, the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun is expected to last around 20,438 miles (32,892 km).
What do owners say about the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun?
Across 96 owner ratings the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun averages 80%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.5 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 7.6. 30 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 77% of owners score it 70% or better.
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What is the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun?
Owners rate the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun 7.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 82 reviews.
How well do the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun 7.7 out of 10 for wear across 82 reviews. 30 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 7,500 miles.
Would owners buy the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun again?
74% of owners say they would buy the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun again, based on the 91 owner reviews that answered the question. 36% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun's wet grip?
Of the 79 owner reviews analyzed for the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun, 47 mention wet grip: 41 praise it (confident wet grip) and 6 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "Great grip in both dry and wet conditions". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun's dry grip?
Of the 79 owner reviews analyzed for the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun, 44 mention dry grip: 39 praise it (strong dry grip) and 5 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Road grip is absolutely insane". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun's tread life?
Of the 79 owner reviews analyzed for the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun, 35 mention tread life: 26 praise it (long-lasting) and 9 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "I have put about 60,000 kms on my car in 3 years". Read those reviews
What does the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun replace?
The Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun is the successor to the Falken ZE914 in Falken's range.
Questions and Answers for the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun
I have 2 of these tires in my garage and would like to know whether they will be safe to use as I changed them to all weather M&S tires not long after buying a new… Show moreI have 2 of these tires in my garage and would like to know whether they will be safe to use as I changed them to all weather M&S tires not long after buying a new car due to the harsh winters in the north of England. I am thinking of fitting them back onto my car now but they are now 8 years old (week 10 of 2015). Would this be a bad idea with the age of them? Bearing in mind that Michelin and Continental say you should change tires at a maximum of 10 years. They have been in dry dark conditions and for the first few years of storage I did turn them regularly (Not much later) They show no signs of aging and they have no cracking etc. Just wondered if you could help me decide. Show less
July 24, 2023
Unfortunately I have to follow the industry guidelines and recommend 5 years use + 2 years if stored correctly as maximum life. There are however plenty of tires in use which are older.
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If they are the same, what accounts for their different ratings. The ecorun scores worse than the predecessor. Show moreIf they are the same, what accounts for their different ratings. The ecorun scores worse than the predecessor. Although the ZE914A has better economy wet grip and noise levels. Anomaly? Show less
October 20, 2017
Mid life updates and OE requirements can change how a tire behaves during the EU label testing, if that's the scoring you're referring to.
Is this the same tire as the ZE914'A' Ecorun? There are various sellers of this tire and there seem to be many differing descriptions, including one with SO as a… Show moreIs this the same tire as the ZE914'A' Ecorun? There are various sellers of this tire and there seem to be many differing descriptions, including one with SO as a suffix. What is going on with this tire? Personally I think that the VW/AUDI group are claiming it as their own!! Show less
October 19, 2017
ZE914A is OEM version of the tire. No difference between ZE914 and Ecorun.
Are these tires directional please.
February 20, 2017
The Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun is an asymmetric tire
Overall, drivers rate the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun as a strong value all-rounder, most often praising confident dry and wet grip, stable handling, and good resistance to aquaplaning for the price. Many also report respectable longevity with even wear when rotated and aligned properly. The most recurring drawbacks are higher cabin/road noise and a firmer, sometimes harsh ride on rough surfaces. A smaller but repeated concern is that wet grip/braking can become less reassuring as the tire wears (and on very smooth wet surfaces for some users).
What owners mention most counted across 79 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 96 ratings
Owner score80%
Dry Grip85%
Handling82%
Wet Grip81%
Road Feedback81%
Wear77%
Comfort76%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 56%
“Not impressed by these tires, they show a lot of wear after just 10k kilometers. They are somewhat noisy on highways, not terrible but noticeable. On dry they perform well, on wet road they don´t fell that stable...”
“Buy these tires for my 2009 Honda Accord DTEC in extent and are the worst 225/45/18 tires I have ever had in my life. I have been a professional driver and have tried many of them. The guidance is lousy and on several...”
“I drive an 08 vectra too 150 hp SRI. The grip of these tires were good in all weather conditions. But had to lower the pressures front and back as the car was bouncing off every bump in the road. From 32 F & 30 R down...”
I have had these tires on 3 different Toyota Corolla TS, this is their stock tire, first time I left them on for about 6 months, which was about 6500 miles, as I was loathe to swap them for something nicer until I had put some wear on them, the second and third time (I swapped my 2022 Corolla TS for a 2025 Corolla TS 3 weeks ago) I changed them within the month, less than 1000 miles, as I cannot stand the constant cabin noise from these tires.
Short version, horrible tire, the cabin noise is honestly just outrageous, harsh ride, and doesn't really cope well with the pock marked roads, and if you give it a bit of spirited drive, they 'scrub' on the edge, noticeably, and quite honestly these tires just do not suit the car at all.
Do not be fooled with the 68db rating, this is the drive by noise, which is probably quite close, as most of the noise apparently ends up in the cabin, and make sure you check the pressures too, because Toyota and tire places always over inflate them, which makes these tires even more harsh sounding and gives a rough ride on and lots of surfaces.
Also, do not be fooled by the EcoRun name, these tires are not actually that great for fuel economy, C rated, there are lots of tires with a better fuel rating, and they are also not the greatest tires for wet conditions, B rated, and they behave mostly ok in the wet, nothing special, but to be honest, for a car that comes in just short of £40k these tires are a joke when there are so many other better tires for similar money that do a far better job in every aspect than these tires.
I have mixed driving so lots of city/town driving, where they are mostly quietish when just pootling about under 30MPH, which is probably why so many cabbies keep them on, country driving, which is a bit more spirited, and motorway driving, and they are invasive and noisy on all but the smoothest of roads, as long as you are going in a straight line, and even then they are noticeable, and on any other road surface, bring on the rumble at various levels.
I have swapped them on my latest Corolla, as I did on my previous Corolla, for Michelin CC3 Sports, quieter, nicer drive and ride, use slightly less fuel, cope better with the rubbish roads we have here in the UK and they cope so so much better in the cold, aka < 7C, not just when it is snowing, the difference is instantly noticeable.
I would not recommend the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun to anyone, there is no getting away from the fact these are mid grade tires at best, yet with an almost premium grade price, which is crazy really, so just leave them on the car as long as you can live with them and then swap them for a tire that suits your needs and wants, you wont be disappointed, as long as you pick the pick the right tire for your car and driving requirements, you will be amazed at how much quieter your car cabin sounds, there are a ton of great tires that will out perform these tires in pretty much all areas, and will do it quieter job of it too, some are even cheaper than the Falkens or if you can afford it, just pay the extra and get a real premium grade tire.
My 2023 Toyota Corolla came factory-fitted with Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun tires, and after 7,500 miles, they’ve proven to be solid everyday performers with a few compromises.
Ride & Noise: Comfort is good, with the tires soaking up bumps well. However, they’re a bit noisy, especially on coarse asphalt or at motorway speeds.
Grip & Traction: Dry and wet grip are predictable and safe for normal driving. When accelerating hard from a standstill, the traction control activated twice, showing these tires prioritize efficiency over strong off-the-line grip.
Handling & Braking: Handling is neutral with slightly muted steering feel. Braking performance is consistent and confidence-inspiring.
Economy & Wear: After 7,500 miles, tread wear is even and fuel economy is slightly improved thanks to the tire’s low rolling resistance.
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Initially, this was one of the three tires selected for replacement. Initially, some YOKOHAMA tires were installed. They weren't bad, offering good grip and safety, but they weren't suitable for the speed. They were 103V, and the vehicle originally uses 107V. After much consideration at the retailer, I decided to install the FALKEN tires, made in Thailand. Initial handling was a bit odd; they felt unsafe. In the water, they also felt slippery, but they didn't...
...then on the highway at 140 kph, they felt smooth and pleasant, with good grip and quiet. Then, increasing speed to see how they handled corners, 160 kph and 200 kph were great, with smooth and perfect grip. No need to brake before entering the corners, and being able to change lanes while cornering without slowing down. Brilliant grip.
Perfect AquaPlanning. Even in large puddles or pools, there was no sensation of any sudden jumps or movements; it was as if the water was not there. Great again.
I have used HANKOOK (very good but very noisy), TRACMAX (they deform with impacts and present alignment problems), CONTINENTAL (good but they don't last long).
Off-road, the FALKENs feel good. Low noise and normal grip at normal speeds.
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Not impressed by these tires, they show a lot of wear after just 10k kilometers. They are somewhat noisy on highways, not terrible but noticeable. On dry they perform well, on wet road they don´t fell that stable. Considering that I had ones with W speed rating - I can´t imagine driving them over 160km/h they feel like average touring tire, definitely not suitable for sporty ride.
I have had these tires for about 3 years. I estimate I've travelled 50,000+ km's.
I'm now due to replace all 4
We have done done quite a few 2,000 k'm trips on good quality highways. The tires were excellent in wet and dry and hard braking.
We have always felt safe driving with these tires.
For me, personally, the steering is always the most important. The only issue I've had has been a screw in the front driver side tire. Still, the tire has held firm. Thus why I'm now replacing all 4 as the wear mark is also approaching. This is my 2nd set and I'm definitely considering these again
Sometimes, it's worth paying a 'little more' knowing the quality is never compromised
Tires have always been 'noise free' and the ride has been very comfortable. Vito's are a good ride anyway
I bought this Vito with 199,000 and some Chinese tires, they were very noisy and a little loose on roundabouts and 90' corners.
The Falken have always handled well.
I am very satisfied with this brand and tire design.
I would definitely recommend them and, No, I'm not on the payroll Ha ha. I am an average road user and bought this Vito in 2016
I am currently upto 291,000 km's
The tire wear has been even right across the tread pattern. I hope this helps other drivers.
I have also carried motorcycles in the rear and again, the drive was easy.
it is a reasonably priced tire they are comfortable and long-lasting
the wear is good as well.
it is quite an understeer-prone tire in the dry and it doesn't grip as well as a Michelin ps5 or a Pirelli P-zero
but it's still acceptable they get worse if you warm them up for some reason
I don't recommend these for sporty drivers but for a normal commuter car these are good, especially for the price
Got these recently, put them to the test on a road trip with different grades of tarmac in Kenya. Great handling, wet braking is a bit shaky but tires stick to the road overall especially factoring in the price.
Let's see how they fare on.
The falken drive rather well for a relativly cheap tire. Had them fitted from the factory on my 2020 Corolla Hybrid. however it's performance isn't to be compared with a Premium tire. The tires provided a good amount of grip in dry and wet weather. While braking bringing the car to a good stop without slipping. even on the colder days. The road feedback is also good, it feels more like a sporty tire with good feedback, a tad heavier steering. This however mean it does not give the best comfort. Also don't let the "Ecorun" label fool you, this tire has a rather high resistance and isn't really economical on the fuel. The biggest downsides for me were, that it's rather noisy inside the cabin and can provide a harsh ride when the road gets bad. They seem to hold up pretty well against wear. Overall for it's price, it's a pretty good tire! But would not recommendid over a Premium tire like Goodyear, Pirelli...
i cant complain about any aspect of the tires performance in typical british conditions however as for wear, i purchased 4 in august 2021 and do mainly town driving with occasional motorway driving (once a month) and the front tires have virtually worn out at just 8000 miles, ive contacted falken hq in germanyboth in february 2022 and again in march 2022 but have not even had the curtesy of a reply.
ive purchased budget/ecconomy radial tires before for previous cars and got at least 18 months approx 20,000 miles out of a front set of tires so i cant recommend these tires for financial reason alone.
Just change my continental uc6 with this falken, suprisingly its very comfort to handle road bump. The Noise still there but not worse like UC6. Other performace grip & handling cant say much because i only ride 50km from delers.
