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Falken e.Ziex

Electric Vehicle Summer

The Falken e.Ziex is an EV-focused summer tire with consistently low rolling resistance, good dry braking and a comfortable ride. Steering response is slower than some rivals, while wet handling and aquaplaning resistance are less consistent.

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Tests say 4th average finish across 5 independent tests Latest: P4 of 8 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Value, Dry Wet Relative 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 March 2026.

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Tire Reviews Score

Falken e.Ziex

8.7/10

Better than 80% of summer tires

  • High Confidence
  • 5 tests
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests5 tests · 3 publications · 2023-2026 80% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 80% 8.7

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 57% 44% 5
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 82% 40% 5
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 90% 9% 5
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 61% 7% 5

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 81% 5
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 50% 5

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 97% of the test figure. The other 3% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 Summer ECO Tire Test Sport Auto · 195/55 R16 P4 / 8
  2. 2025 2025 EV Tire Test Auto Bild · 215/55 R18 P5 / 8
  3. 2025 2025 AMS Sustainability Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 215/55 R17 P2 / 6
  4. 2024 2024 EV Tire Test Auto Bild · 235/55 R19 P5 / 9
  5. 2023 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tires VS UHP Tires Auto Motor Und Sport · 255/45 R20 P4 / 10
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Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Falken e.Ziex averages a finish of 4th.

5 Tests
0 Test Wins
4th Average
2nd Best
5th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20232026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Summer ECO Tire Test P4 of 8

The Falken e.Ziex is specifically designed for electric vehicles, prioritizing low rolling resistance and quiet running. It is the quietest tire in the test at low speeds inside the cabin, and it delivers comfortable ride quality. On dry roads, it behaves in a safe, understeer-biased manner with good cornering reserves, though steering response is somewhat lazy. The main weakness shows on wet roads: braking distances are longer than average, and the tire exhibits unstable, lift-off-sensitive behavior in wet corners. Rolling resistance and efficiency are strong, making it the top recommendation for EV owners focused on range. It carries a B/A/B EU label, deliberately trading some rolling resistance performance for better wet grip compared to the most aggressive efficiency tires.

Strong: Dry Braking Winner: Dunlop Blue Response TG

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Summer ECO Tire TestSport Auto · 195/55 R16P4 / 8gut (Good)
20252025 EV Tire TestAuto Bild · 215/55 R18P5 / 8
20252025 AMS Sustainability Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 215/55 R17P2 / 6
20242024 EV Tire TestAuto Bild · 235/55 R19P5 / 9
20232023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tires VS UHP TiresAuto Motor Und Sport · 255/45 R20P4 / 10

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

Awards
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Running Costs
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In 215/55 R18, the Falken e.Ziex is projected to cost €27.12 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €678 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2025 EV Tire Test.

Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV€26.76
Falken e.Ziex€27.12
Hankook iON Evo€30.63
Continental PremiumContact 7€34.28
Tire purchase + fittingExtra energy vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical EV using 18 kWh/100km (with rolling resistance causing 25% of energy use), electricity at €0.32 per kWh and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2025 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range36 sizes available

165-265Width30-65Profile15-21Rim85-112 H-YLoad/Speed Index2023First On Market

EU LabelAcross 36 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-72dB

Popular sizes165/65 R15185/65 R15185/55 R15185/50 R16195/55 R16205/45 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Falken e.Ziex in the wet?
Across the 5 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Falken e.Ziex stops 3.3% longer than premium rivals, 1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 14.7% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 57/100.
How good is the Falken e.Ziex in the dry?
Across the 5 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Falken e.Ziex stops 0.6% shorter than premium rivals, 4.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 9.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 82/100.
How fuel efficient is the Falken e.Ziex?
Across the 5 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Falken e.Ziex's rolling resistance is 14.1% lower than premium rivals, 17.8% lower than mid-range rivals and 29.1% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Falken e.Ziex last?
Based on test and owner data, the Falken e.Ziex is expected to last around 19,935 miles (32,082 km).
How much does the Falken e.Ziex cost to run?
In 215/55 R18, the Falken e.Ziex is projected to cost €27.12 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €678 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2025 EV Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV, at €26.76.
More questions about the Falken e.Ziex (2)
What is the Falken e.Ziex's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Falken e.Ziex most commonly carries EU label ratings of A for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Falken e.Ziex come in?
The Falken e.Ziex is available in 50 sizes, ranging from 165-265/30-65 R15-21.
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