72
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
15 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S vs Hankook Ventus ST — 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
84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
87/100
46 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Hankook Ventus ST — better treadwear, handling and wet. Pick the Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S if noise matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 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)
Ventus ST leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 84 |
| Tire Rack owners | 74 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 89 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ventus ST leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 95 |
| Tire Rack owners | 63 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 85 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Ventus ST leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 43 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ventus ST leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 70 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
ZIEX ZE001 A/S leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 51 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ventus ST leads by 36
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 50 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 47 | 91 |
| SimpleTire owners | 70 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ventus ST leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | ZIEX ZE001 A/S | Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 84 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S | Hankook Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 84 |
| Dry | 85 | 86 |
| Wet | 72 | 91 |
| Snow | 70 | 76 |
| Comfort | 78 | 86 |
| Noise | 95 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 53 | 89 |
| Handling | 63 | 84 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Tire A
84
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Falken Ziex ZE001 AS is generally regarded as a competent OEM-spec tire that offers a comfortable, quiet ride and reliable dry-road handling. However, user consensus is heavily polarized by significant concerns regarding premature tread wear and subpar performance in winter conditions, particularly snow and slush.
Pros
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Reliable dry-road traction and handling
- Satisfactory performance for daily commuting and highway driving
- Good initial feedback and wet-road grip for moderate driving
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Poor traction and confidence in snow and icy conditions
- Low hydroplaning resistance in heavy rain
- High replacement cost relative to longevity
Observations
- Subaru owners frequently report that the tire fails to meet expected mileage intervals, often requiring replacement well before 40,000 miles.
- Drivers of higher-output vehicles, such as the Mazda 6 Turbo, report that the tire struggles to manage torque, leading to significant wet-weather traction issues.
The Hankook Ventus ST is widely regarded as a high-value, durable tire that frequently outperforms more expensive premium brands in both longevity and road noise. While the vast majority of users report excellent dry and wet traction on heavy SUVs and performance trucks, a small minority of users experienced issues with wet-weather handling and road noise as the tread wears down.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability compared to premium competitors
- Low road noise levels and high ride comfort
- Strong dry and wet traction for heavy, high-torque vehicles
- High value-for-money proposition
- Consistent performance across a wide range of SUV and truck applications
Cons
- Increased road noise as the tire reaches the end of its tread life
- Potential for reduced wet-weather feedback or 'skating' in heavy standing water
- Inconsistent availability across different retail markets
- Some reports of hard ride quality if tire pressure is not properly managed
Observations
- Users with high-torque, heavy SUVs (e.g., Jeep Grand Cherokee, Range Rover) consistently report superior longevity compared to Pirelli or Continental alternatives.
- Owners of high-performance trucks (e.g., F-150, Dodge Charger) note improved stability and reduced rear-end spin compared to factory-fitted tires.
- Drivers running 22-inch low-profile configurations report surprisingly good comfort levels despite the reduced sidewall.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S | B · Hankook Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | Summer High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 6 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 360 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Falken
84
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: Hankook Ventus ST — better treadwear, handling and wet. Pick the Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Ventus ST scores 89 vs 53 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S scores 95 vs 67 on noise.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Ventus ST scores 84 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Ventus ST scores 91 vs 72 on wet.
Tire A · Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S
Tire B · Hankook Ventus ST
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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.