66
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
52/100
3 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Falken ZIEX CT50 vs Goodyear DuraGrip — Compared (May 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
74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
18 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear DuraGrip — better comfort, treadwear and wet. 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)
DuraGrip leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX CT50 | DuraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 81 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
DuraGrip leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX CT50 | DuraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 72 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
DuraGrip leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX CT50 | DuraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 53 | 75 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
DuraGrip leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX CT50 | DuraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 75 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
ZIEX CT50 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX CT50 | DuraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 69 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken ZIEX CT50 | Goodyear DuraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 74 |
| Dry | 79 | 81 |
| Wet | 62 | 72 |
| Snow | 37 | – |
| Comfort | 58 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 75 |
| Handling | 70 | 69 |
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Headline score
66
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 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 CT50 receives mixed to negative feedback, primarily criticized for its excessive road noise and acoustic performance. While users acknowledge acceptable handling characteristics and reasonable tread longevity, the persistent noise issues significantly detract from the overall ownership experience.
Pros
- Acceptable tread wear longevity
- Competent handling performance
- Reliable dry road stability
Cons
- Excessive road noise and 'wooing' sounds on tarmac
- Low treadwear rating (300) compared to aftermarket alternatives
- Susceptibility to manufacturing defects such as slow leaks
Observations
- Mazda CX-9 owners consistently report that the tire compromises the vehicle's intended quiet cabin experience.
- Users note that the tire's performance and noise levels do not improve with consistent rotation or pressure adjustments.
The Goodyear DuraGrip is generally regarded as a reliable, budget-friendly tire that performs well on light vehicles, particularly in its first two years of service. While users frequently praise its dry grip and surprising capability in light snow, the consensus highlights a significant drop-off in wet-weather performance and handling characteristics as the rubber ages or reaches the latter stages of its tread life.
Pros
- Strong dry-weather traction and handling
- Surprisingly effective performance in light snow conditions
- High value-for-money proposition
- Durable sidewall construction
Cons
- Noticeable decline in wet grip as the tire ages
- Tendency for premature edge wear on certain vehicle geometries
- Hardening of rubber compound over time leading to reduced traction
- Inconsistent noise levels reported across different road surfaces
Observations
- Owners of smaller, lighter vehicles like the Honda Jazz and Yaris report high satisfaction with the tire's longevity and fuel efficiency.
- Users noted that the tire's tread pattern is susceptible to physical damage and tearing when driven on rough, rocky, or macadam road surfaces.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken ZIEX CT50 | B · Goodyear DuraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Falken
74
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear DuraGrip — better comfort, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear DuraGrip scores 75 vs 58 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear DuraGrip scores 75 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear DuraGrip scores 72 vs 62 on wet.
Tire A · Falken ZIEX CT50
Tire B · Goodyear DuraGrip
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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.