For the price point I think they are a great tire and I’m an average driver so don’t push them to hard they have done everything I’ve asked of them dry wet mud, if your on a budget or not I don’t see anything but plus points so far ,currently on 5mm after 9 k miles fitted on a Volvo XC60.
Z Max Tires
Budget brand
1 current Z Max tires, ranked using 1 independent tire tests and 5 owner reviews covering 14,121 miles of driving.
- 1current tires
- 1professional tests
- 5owner reviews
- 14,121 milescovered on them
The quick answer
| Pick | Tire | The evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Z Max Zealion 5 | TR Score 5 / 10 limited data so far |
| Owners' favorite | Z Max Zealion 5 | 57% from 5 owner reviews |
| Latest test result | Z Max Zealion | #46 / 52 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout |
Each season pick is the highest TR Score among the brand's current tires; the owners' favorite is the highest rated by the drivers who run them. The full rankings and the evidence behind every pick are below.
The Z Max test record
Z Max has entered 1 independent comparison tests indexed on Tire Reviews.
Most recent test appearances
| Year | Test | Best placed tire | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout | Zealion | #46 / 52 |
Positions are each test's overall ranking, with the brand represented by its best placed tire. Tests that rank tires within groups count towards the totals above but are not listed, because a position inside a group is not a position in the test. All tests featuring Z Max →
The current Z Max range, ranked
The highest scoring Z Max you can buy today is the Z Max Zealion, with a TR Score of 5 out of 10. 1 of the 1 current tires have earned a score.
Summer Tires 1
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Z Max Zealion
|
Ultra High Performance | 5 | 57% | 5 |
Tables are ranked by TR Score, which rates each tire out of 10 using independent test results and owner reviews weighted by how much evidence backs them. Unscored tires link to their pages, where a review counts towards a score.
What drivers say about Z Max tires
Across 5 owner reviews and 14,121 miles of driving, Z Max tires average 57% overall. The scores below show where owners rate the brand strongest.
- Dry Grip 6/10
- Wet Grip 5.2/10
- Road Feedback 4.8/10
- Handling 5.4/10
- Wear 9/10
- Comfort 5/10
- Buy again 4.4/10
Question averages are weighted by review count across every tire of the brand. Snow and ice scores come only from the drivers of the brand's winter-capable tires.
The most recent reviews, in their own words
I have driven about 1500 km on these zmax zealion tires I got for free from my dealership. They're ok tires, doesn't excel at anything but I wouldn't buy them if I had the choice. Will likely replace them in a few seasons.
I would class these tires as downright dangerous! When first fitted I felt as if the car was floating or drifting on the road, not a comfortable feeling. They don't stop in wet weather and aren't much better in dry weather. Removing after 3000km. Advise to spent the extra £10-20 per wheel to get something decent.
I bought these tires 245 / 50 R20 for my 2021 Honda Pilot Black Edition - quite frankly because they were the least expensive tires on the market. It's been a week today since install, I've already put over 1000Kms highway on the them with some inner city driving as well. So far, I'm impressed with them, the ride is generally the same as the stock touring tires I replaced. With the exception of a little tiny bit bumpier of a ride, Barely noticeable. The cornering performance is great, dry weather is fantastic, they handle the rain like any other much more expensive tire and they were cheap! cost break down for 4 new Zmax Zealion tires for my Honda Pilot with install was $680 Canadian all in. I 100% could have purchased two sets of these tires for the cost of one set of any other brand on the market. As I am in a northern climate I will not be driving with these on in the winter. I've already purchased a set of 4 ZETA ANTARTICA 6 tires and rims to swap out in the fall. (which are another good set of tires by ZETA).
Got these fitted to a used car I bought and even thought they were less than 3 months old from their production date, the tires are uncomfortable over bumps unless you were down to 28psi.
The worst thing is that they sound like an all terrain tire at anything over 60kmh. The harmonics is just terrible and makes it sound like you have a bad wheel bearing (which I don’t)
Avoid at all cost and wasting not only your money but the resources to make this half baked “tire”.
The worst thing is that they sound like an all terrain tire at anything over 60kmh. The harmonics is just terrible and makes it sound like you have a bad wheel bearing (which I don’t)
Avoid at all cost and wasting not only your money but the resources to make this half baked “tire”.
Every Z Max tire on Tire Reviews
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too little evidence to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. The most researched this month: Z Max Zealion.
| Tire | Season | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z Max Zealion | Summer | 5 | 57% | 5 | 14,121 miles |
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Who does the testing
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