Menu

Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun Test Results

Tested 2013 to 2020 5 publications

Tested 9 times by independent publications, the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun averages a finish of 11th.

  • 9Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 11thAverage finish
  • 46%Field beaten on average
  • 5Publications
Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun

9 tests, 2013 to 2020

0%50%100%20132015201620172020Average 46%2013 54 Tire Braking Test (2013): P25 of 54, Beat 55% of the field2013 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test (2013): P12 of 12, Beat 0% of the field2015 Market Overview - Braking Test (2015): P11 of 54, Beat 80% of the field2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Summer Tire Test (2015): P9 of 18, Beat 53% of the field2016 Market Overview - Braking Test (2016): P15 of 50, Beat 71% of the field2016 AMS SUV / 4x4 Tire Test (2016): P5 of 9, Beat 50% of the field2017 AZ Summer Tire Test (2017): P10 of 10, Beat 0% of the field2017 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2017): P7 of 11, Beat 40% of the field2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test (2020): P7 of 20, Beat 63% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 46%
The latest test

2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test P7 of 20

Strong: Straight Aqua Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

Record by discipline

Where the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun 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 1 P5 of 20 79% -
Dry Handling 1 P18 of 20 11% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P18 of 20 11% -
Wet
Wet Braking 1 P5 of 20 79% -
Wet Handling 1 P6 of 20 74% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P6 of 20 74% -
Straight Aqua 1 P2 of 20 95% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P4 of 20 84% -
Noise 1 P11 of 20 47% -
Value
Rolling Resistance 1 P15 of 20 26% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 7 shared: 1 ahead, 6 behind 7 1 6 - 14%
Bridgestone Turanza T001 7 shared: 1 ahead, 6 behind 7 1 6 - 14%
Continental Premium Contact 5 7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind 7 0 7 - 0%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse 7 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 7 0 6 1 0%
Vredestein Sportrac 5 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Roadstone CP661 Classe Premiere 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Apollo Alnac 4g 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Uniroyal RainExpert 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Fulda EcoControl HP 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Nokian Line 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Michelin Primacy 3 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Riken Maystorm 2 B 2 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Zeetex ZT1000 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Michelin Energy Saver+ 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Sava intensa hp 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Nexen N Blue HD+ 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 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 ZE914 Predecessor 4 0 10th 40%
Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun This tire 9 0 11th 46%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Successor 26 0 7th 51%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 9 tests. Updated October 15, 2025.

The Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun delivers mixed performance with notable highlights in aquaplaning resistance and competent wet/dry braking, but it is held back by inconsistent handling and some mid-to-lower-tier results in earlier tests. Its best showing comes in the 2020 Auto Zeitung test with strong wet metrics and top-tier straight aquaplaning, yet subjective and objective handling scores lag behind peers. Overall, the tire trends toward mid-pack across nine tests, with occasional strong finishes offset by several bottom-third outcomes.

Performance Strengths

  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
    • 2nd place straight aquaplaning in 2020 Auto Zeitung (+8% vs best)
    • Top-third wet stability impression in 2020 test context with 6/20 wet handling
  • Wet Braking and Wet Safety Moderate
    Details
    • 5/20 wet braking in 2020 Auto Zeitung (+3.8% from best)
    • 6/20 wet handling in 2020 Auto Zeitung (+4.7% from best)
  • Dry Braking Moderate in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
    • 5/20 dry braking in 2020 Auto Zeitung (+3.4% from best)
    • 15/50 overall in 2016 braking market overview indicates upper-mid braking capability
  • Value Positioning in Large Fields Moderate
    Details
    • 11/52 in 2015 braking shootout (advanced to top-18 full test)
    • 9/18 in 2015 Auto Bild full test
  • Dry handling Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Wet handling Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Dry Handling (Objective and Subjective) Strong
    Details
    • 18/20 dry handling in 2020 Auto Zeitung (+2.7% from best)
    • 18/20 subjective dry handling in 2020 Auto Zeitung (+53.3% from best)
  • Consistency Across Tests/Generations Strong
    Details
    • 12/12 in 2013 Auto Zeitung (215/55 R16)
    • 10/10 in 2017 AZ (215/55 R17)
    • Average overall position 11.2 across 9 tests
  • Rolling Resistance and Efficiency Moderate
    Details
    • 15/20 rolling resistance in 2020 Auto Zeitung (+34.6% from best)
    • Price position 13/20 in 2020 suggests efficiency/value trade-off
  • Noise/Comfort Competitiveness Minor
    Details
    • 11/20 noise (72 dB) in 2020 Auto Zeitung (+2.9% from best)
    • Only 4/20 for comfort score despite mid-pack ranking
  • Dry braking Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Wet braking Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun (4 tests) and 79 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Value for money strength in 1 of 4 tests 12 praise, 2 criticise of 79 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet handling strength in 2 of 4 tests 5 praise, 2 criticise of 79 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

  • Wet grip no test mentions it 41 praise, 6 criticise of 79 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry grip no test mentions it 39 praise, 5 criticise of 79 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Tread life no test mentions it 26 praise, 9 criticise of 79 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Sidewall stiffness no test mentions it 7 praise, 3 criticise of 79 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 9

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

2020 1 test
2017 2 tests
2016 2 tests
2015 2 tests
2013 2 tests

Back to the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun overview

Owner reviews, sizes and EU label data, comparisons and the Tire Reviews score. All Falken tires

Overview

Rate your tires

My tires

Saved in this browser on this site. No account needed. Clearing browser data removes your choices.

Vehicle and size

Check the size, load and speed ratings on your vehicle. Saving a size does not confirm fitment.

Saved tires

Save tires from a tire page, test or comparison to keep them here.

Select 2–8 saved tires. Ranked comparisons require at least two shared tests.