78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
68/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
80/100
95 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun vs Sumitomo Tour+ LSV — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
10
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
10/100
1 owner review
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun — better handling, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
6 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun | Tour+ LSV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 47 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun | Tour+ LSV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun leads by 64
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun | Tour+ LSV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 72 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 10 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun | Tour+ LSV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun leads by 67
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun | Tour+ LSV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 10 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun leads by 72
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun | Tour+ LSV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 10 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun | Sumitomo Tour+ LSV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 10 |
| Dry | 62 | – |
| Wet | 81 | – |
| Comfort | 74 | 10 |
| Noise | 100 | – |
| Treadwear | 77 | 10 |
| Handling | 82 | 10 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Tire A
10
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun is widely regarded as a high-value, reliable touring tire that balances predictable dry and wet grip with respectable longevity. While many users praise its performance-to-price ratio, some report issues with increased road noise as the tread wears and inconsistent experiences regarding tread life depending on driving style and road conditions.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Strong, predictable grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Progressive handling characteristics at the limit
- Solid construction with durable, stiff sidewalls
Cons
- Increased road noise, particularly on coarse surfaces or as the tire ages
- Inconsistent tread life reports, with some users experiencing premature wear
- Performance drop-off noted by some users as tread depth decreases
- Can exhibit tramlining or sensitivity to road surface irregularities
Observations
- Users with larger rim sizes (17-18 inch) often noted a firmer, sometimes harsh ride quality due to the stiff sidewall construction.
- Owners of hybrid and economy vehicles (e.g., Toyota Corolla) frequently cited cabin noise as a primary drawback, suggesting the tire's acoustic profile may be more noticeable in quieter, modern vehicles.
- Performance-oriented drivers noted that while the tire is capable, it lacks the sharp steering response and ultimate grip of dedicated ultra-high-performance summer tires.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun | B · Sumitomo Tour+ LSV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 320 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Falken
10
/ 100
Sumitomo
Winner: Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun — better handling, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun scores 82 vs 10 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun scores 77 vs 10 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun scores 74 vs 10 on comfort.
Tire A · Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun
Tire B · Sumitomo Tour+ LSV
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.