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Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S review

Name: Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S
Brand: Falken

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.

Relative score

72/100

tests + owners

Owner reviews

66/100

15 reviews

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Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

66.2%

Would buy again 40%

Dry

Overall dry

84.6%

Wet

Overall wet

71.9%

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

70.3%

Comfort

Overall comfort

77.5%

Noise

Overall noise

95%

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

52.9%

Handling

Overall handling

63%

By source

Tyre Reviews60%11 reviews Tire Rack30%

From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 15 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

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

Worth knowing

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.

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