86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
3 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Falken Ziez ZE950 AS vs Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 — 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
67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
65/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Falken Ziez ZE950 AS — better comfort, handling 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)
Ziez ZE950 AS leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Ziez ZE950 AS | Ecsta AST KU25 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 83 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ziez ZE950 AS leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Ziez ZE950 AS | Ecsta AST KU25 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 66 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ziez ZE950 AS | Ecsta AST KU25 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ziez ZE950 AS leads by 51
Why this score
| Source | Ziez ZE950 AS | Ecsta AST KU25 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 49 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ziez ZE950 AS leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Ziez ZE950 AS | Ecsta AST KU25 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 71 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ziez ZE950 AS leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | Ziez ZE950 AS | Ecsta AST KU25 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 65 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken Ziez ZE950 AS | Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 86 | 67 |
| Dry | 90 | 83 |
| Wet | 85 | 66 |
| Snow | 100 | – |
| Comfort | 100 | 49 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 71 |
| Handling | 90 | 65 |
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Headline score
86
/ 100
Tire A
67
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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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 ZE950 AS is widely regarded as a high-value tire that delivers a premium driving experience without the premium price tag. Users consistently praise its ability to balance ride comfort and handling, making it a popular choice for drivers seeking an affordable upgrade for daily commuting.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- Low road noise levels
- Responsive handling and cornering performance
Cons
- Limited tread life warranty compared to some competitors
- Potential trade-off between handling performance and longevity
Observations
- Users report that the tire maintains the premium driving characteristics of luxury-oriented vehicles like the Infiniti FX35.
- The tire is frequently noted for its ability to improve or maintain ride quality on vehicles where handling and comfort are high priorities.
The Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 is generally regarded as an affordable, entry-level tire suitable for daily commuting rather than performance-oriented driving. While users appreciate its dry-weather grip and aesthetic tread pattern, the tire is frequently criticized for significant road noise and inconsistent performance in wet conditions.
Pros
- Attractive and aggressive tread design
- Strong dry-weather traction and handling
- High value-to-price ratio
- Satisfactory tread longevity for daily driving
Cons
- Excessive and intrusive road noise
- Unpredictable and poor wet-weather performance
- Abrupt loss of grip when pushed to limits
- Not suitable for spirited or performance driving
Observations
- Users noted that the tire's stiff sidewall provides good steering feedback, which some drivers appreciate for daily handling.
- Performance characteristics are highly polarized, with some users reporting confidence in heavy rain while others report dangerous instability.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken Ziez ZE950 AS | B · Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | All Season High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
86
/ 100
Falken
67
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Falken Ziez ZE950 AS — better comfort, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Falken Ziez ZE950 AS scores 100 vs 49 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Falken Ziez ZE950 AS scores 90 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken Ziez ZE950 AS scores 85 vs 66 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Falken Ziez ZE950 AS scores 90 vs 83 on dry.
Tire A · Falken Ziez ZE950 AS
Tire B · Kumho Ecsta AST KU25
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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.