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Z Max Zealion

Ultra High Performance Summer

The Z Max Zealion is a budget summer tire with some favorable owner comments on grip and price, but substantial disagreement in a small review group. Its only independent test found weak wet and dry braking, and two owners mention a bumpier ride.

The quick answer

Owners say 57% from 5 owner reviews 40% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 46th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P46 of 52 · 2025 See every test

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 January 2026.

  • 5owner reviews
  • 14,121miles driven
  • 1professional tests
  • 319sizes available
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Tire Reviews Score

Z Max Zealion

5.0/10

Better than 16% of summer tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 5 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2025 16% 86%
Owner reviews5 owner reviews · rated 57% 16% 14%
Combined 16% 5.0

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 9% 53% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 35% 47% 1

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

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 12% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 74% of the test figure. The other 26% 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. 2025 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P46 / 52
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46th Average
46th Best
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YearTestResultAward
20252025 Summer Tire Test ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P46 / 52
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Size Range113 sizes available

175-315Width30-60Profile16-22Rim80-119 H-YLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 113 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

67-71dB

Popular sizes215/50 R18225/45 R17205/60 R16225/40 R19255/45 R20
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Z Max Zealion in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Z Max Zealion stops 31% longer than premium rivals, 22.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 9.5% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 9/100, and owners rate it 5.2/10 in the wet from 5 reviews.
How good is the Z Max Zealion in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Z Max Zealion stops 10% longer than premium rivals, 6.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.3% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 35/100, and owners rate it 6/10 in the dry from 5 reviews.
What do owners say about the Z Max Zealion?
Across 5 owner ratings the Z Max Zealion averages 57%. Owners rate Wear highest at 9 out of 10 and Road Feedback lowest at 4.8. 40% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Z Max Zealion's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Z Max Zealion most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 67 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Z Max Zealion?
Owners rate the Z Max Zealion 5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 5 reviews.
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How well do the Z Max Zealion wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Z Max Zealion 9 out of 10 for wear across 5 reviews.
Would owners buy the Z Max Zealion again?
40% of owners say they would buy the Z Max Zealion again, based on the 5 owner reviews that answered the question. 0% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Z Max Zealion come in?
The Z Max Zealion is available in 319 sizes, ranging from 175-315/30-60 R16-22.
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Z Max Zealion Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 5 reviews

Dry grip and value draw two favorable comments each for the Z Max Zealion, although each also attracts one criticism in this small group of five owners. Two owners praise wet grip, while two mention a bumpier ride, ranging from barely noticeable to uncomfortable. One owner reports poor wet braking and another complains about noise, so these remain individual concerns. Three reviews describe the tire when new, and the two mid-life accounts are too divided to establish a wear or ageing pattern. The 53% average combines two positive reviews, two neutral and one negative, with substantial disagreement between drivers.

Owners praise

  • Dry grip praised by two owners
  • Value praised by two owners
  • Wet grip praised by two owners

Owners criticise

  • Bumpier ride in two accounts

Owner ratings averaged from 5 ratings

  • Owner score 57%
  • Wear 90%
  • Dry Grip 60%
  • Handling 54%
  • Wet Grip 52%
  • Comfort 50%
  • Road Feedback 48%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 15%

“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...”

  • Volkswagen Caddy
  • 3,000 miles
Read full review → 1,126 found this helpful
Most critical 43%

“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...”

  • Toyota Yaris Cross
Read full review → 933 found this helpful

All 5 Z Max Zealion reviews

Score spread across 5 written reviews
79%
Member
Initial Impressions
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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 134
56%
Member
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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 261
15%
Member
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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 2
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 2
  • Handling 2
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,126

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  • Honda pilot
  • 225/45 R17
  • 621 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
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).
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 917
43%
Member
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”.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 5
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 933
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