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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Falken ZIEX ZE329 vs Yokohama Advan Sport AS — 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.

Tire A Falken

Falken ZIEX ZE329

Summer Touring tires

Falken ZIEX ZE329 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
52/100
10 owner reviews
Dry
76
Wet
53
Snow
–
Comfort
49
Noise
–
Treadwear
33
Handling
60

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Yokohama Advan Sport AS tread pattern
Objective (60%)
67/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
74/100
12 owner reviews
Dry
77
Wet
67
Snow
60
Comfort
80
Noise
76
Treadwear
71
Handling
73

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Yokohama Advan Sport AS — better treadwear, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Advan Sport AS leads by 1
A — Falken ZIEX ZE329
76
B — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
77
Why this score
SourceZIEX ZE329Advan Sport AS
Professional tests (TWG score) – 70
Tyre Reviews owners 76 80

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Advan Sport AS leads by 14
A — Falken ZIEX ZE329
53
B — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
67
Why this score
SourceZIEX ZE329Advan Sport AS
Professional tests (TWG score) – 58
Tyre Reviews owners 53 73

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Falken ZIEX ZE329
–
B — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
60
Why this score
SourceZIEX ZE329Advan Sport AS
Tyre Reviews owners – 60

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Advan Sport AS leads by 31
A — Falken ZIEX ZE329
49
B — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
80
Why this score
SourceZIEX ZE329Advan Sport AS
Professional tests (TWG score) – 78
Tyre Reviews owners 49 90

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Falken ZIEX ZE329
–
B — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
76
Why this score
SourceZIEX ZE329Advan Sport AS
Professional tests (TWG score) – 76

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Advan Sport AS leads by 38
A — Falken ZIEX ZE329
33
B — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
71
Why this score
SourceZIEX ZE329Advan Sport AS
Tyre Reviews owners 33 80

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Advan Sport AS leads by 13
A — Falken ZIEX ZE329
60
B — Yokohama Advan Sport AS
73
Why this score
SourceZIEX ZE329Advan Sport AS
Tyre Reviews owners 60 73

Scores at a glance

Falken ZIEX ZE329 vs Yokohama Advan Sport AS: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryFalken ZIEX ZE329Yokohama Advan Sport AS
Relative Score 52 73
Dry 76 77
Wet 53 67
Snow – 60
Comfort 49 80
Noise – 76
Treadwear 33 71
Handling 60 73

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Tire A

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.

Tire A Falken ZIEX ZE329

The Falken ZIEX ZE329 receives a polarized reception, with users frequently citing significant issues regarding tread longevity and poor wet-weather performance. While a minority of drivers appreciate the dry-road grip and comfort, the consensus points toward a disappointing value proposition due to premature wear and inconsistent reliability.

Pros

  • Satisfactory grip on dry pavement
  • Acceptable ride comfort for daily commuting
  • Includes a protective rim bead for alloy wheels

Cons

  • Extremely poor tread life and premature wear
  • Unreliable and dangerous performance in wet or snowy conditions
  • High levels of road noise
  • Concerns regarding structural quality and sidewall durability

Observations

  • Performance-oriented vehicles like the Mitsubishi Evolution reported better satisfaction with dry grip, though this may be attributed to specific driving styles.
  • Front-wheel-drive vehicles, such as the Acura 3.2 TL-S, experienced notably accelerated front-tire wear, often requiring replacement well before the expected mileage.
Tire B Yokohama Advan Sport AS

The Yokohama Advan Sport AS is generally regarded as a competent, budget-friendly performance tire that excels in comfort and dry-road handling. While many users appreciate the value proposition and smooth ride quality, there is a notable divide regarding tread longevity and wet-weather performance, with some users reporting premature wear and stability concerns.

Pros

  • Excellent value for the price, especially when sourced as discounted inventory
  • Smooth and quiet ride quality
  • Strong dry-road grip and cornering performance
  • Improved acceleration times compared to previous sets

Cons

  • Significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear and short lifespan
  • Inconsistent performance in wet or cool conditions
  • Lack of high-end performance feedback for spirited driving
  • Potential for stability issues at highway speeds

Observations

  • Users transitioning from run-flat tires to this standard construction report improved ride comfort.
  • One user noted superior tread longevity on an electric vehicle compared to their previous Pirelli tires.
  • Performance-oriented drivers found the tire insufficient for track-day longevity, noting rapid degradation after limited use.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Falken ZIEX ZE329 B · Yokohama Advan Sport AS
CategorySummer Touring tires—
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Tread depth—11/32″
UTQG—440 A A
Treadwear warranty—50,000 mi
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—50 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Falken

Yokohama

Winner: Yokohama Advan Sport AS — better treadwear, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Yokohama Advan Sport AS scores 71 vs 33 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Yokohama Advan Sport AS scores 80 vs 49 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama Advan Sport AS scores 67 vs 53 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama Advan Sport AS scores 73 vs 60 on handling.

Tire A · Falken ZIEX ZE329
Tire B · Yokohama Advan Sport AS

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.