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Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun review
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is widely regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented tire that excels in wet and dry grip, often outperforming more expensive premium brands. While most users praise its quietness and comfort, a subset of drivers reports concerns regarding high rolling resistance and inconsistent experiences with road noise and ride firmness.
Relative score
79/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
80/100
113 reviews
Road tests
86/100
25 published tests
#wet weather performance#budget friendly options#tire size availability#grip and handling#eco-run efficiency
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
80%
Would buy again
78%
Dry
Wet
Comfort
Treadwear
Handling
By source
DriverReviews88%1,122 reviews
Tyre Reviews80%113 reviews
By road tests
85.9%By discipline (% of best in test)
From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 113 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is widely regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented tire that excels in wet and dry grip, often outperforming more expensive premium brands. While most users praise its quietness and comfort, a subset of drivers reports concerns regarding high rolling resistance and inconsistent experiences with road noise and ride firmness.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction that inspires driver confidence.
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium competitors.
- Generally low road noise and high levels of ride comfort.
- Strong, durable sidewalls that provide positive handling feedback.
Cons
- Increased fuel consumption reported by many users due to high rolling resistance.
- Inconsistent reports on noise levels, with some users finding them louder than expected.
- Ride quality can feel overly firm or 'harsh' on certain vehicle suspensions.
- Some reports of premature wear or rapid tread depth reduction in specific driving conditions.
Worth knowing
- Drivers of lightweight, sporty hatchbacks (e.g., Mini Cooper, Renault Twingo RS) report significant handling improvements and a more 'planted' feel compared to OEM run-flat or budget tires.
- Users with firm or sport-tuned suspensions occasionally find the tire's sidewall stiffness makes the ride feel too harsh on imperfect road surfaces.
- Performance on heavy or high-torque vehicles can lead to faster tread wear if driven aggressively.
Test results
25 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 7
Best: Dry Braking · 2nd
Weakest: Curved Aquaplaning · 6th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 7 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 3rd of 7 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 5th of 7 | |
| Noise | 5th of 7 |
2024 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
8th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2024 Motorhome Summer tire Test · 225/55 R17
8th of 10
Best: Curved Aquaplaning · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Handling · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 10 | |
| Noise | 4th of 10 |
2024 AZ Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
6th of 9
Best: Wet Circle · 4th
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 9 | |
| Noise | 4th of 9 |
2024 AutoBild Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 20
Best: Dry Handling · 1st
Weakest: Wear · 14th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 13th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 20 | |
| Noise | 13th of 20 | |
| Value | 12th of 20 | |
| Wear | 14th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 13th of 20 |
2024 ADAC Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
10th of 16
Best: Wet Braking · 3rd
Weakest: Fuel Consumption · 16th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 16 | |
| Noise | 6th of 16 | |
| Value | 8th of 16 | |
| Price | 7th of 16 | |
| Wear | 8th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 16th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 8th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 4th of 16 |
2023 Best SUV tires Tested · 225/65 R17
3rd of 12
Best: Sand Traction · 2nd
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 12 | |
| Noise | 8th of 12 | |
| Price | 5th of 12 | |
| Dirt Handling | 3rd of 12 | |
| Sand Traction | 2nd of 12 | |
| Grass Traction | 7th of 12 | |
| Mud Traction | 7th of 12 |
2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 50
Best: Wet Braking - Concrete · 4th
Weakest: Fuel Consumption · 50th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 50 | |
| Straight Aqua | 33rd of 50 | |
| Value | 25th of 50 | |
| Wear | 15th of 50 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 50th of 50 | |
| Abrasion | 23rd of 50 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 4th of 50 |
Tyre Reviews Best Summer Touring tires · 205/55 R16
6th of 13
Best: Straight Aqua · 2nd
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 8th of 13 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 13 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 13 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 13 | |
| Noise | 7th of 13 | |
| Price | 10th of 13 |
2022 AZ SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17
8th of 10
Best: Price · 2nd
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 9th of 10 | |
| Price | 2nd of 10 |
2022 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
5th of 21
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 21st
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 21 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 21 | |
| Wet Circle | 3rd of 21 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 21 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 21 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 21st of 21 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 21 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 21 | |
| Noise | 5th of 21 | |
| Value | 5th of 21 | |
| Wear | 7th of 21 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 19th of 21 |
2022 Summer tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
5th of 44
Best: Wet Braking · 3rd
Weakest: Dry Braking · 14th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 44 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 44 |
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
15th of 20
Best: Straight Aqua · 5th
Weakest: Wet Handling · 18th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 14th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 20 | |
| Noise | 9th of 20 | |
| Value | 6th of 20 | |
| Wear | 8th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 11th of 20 |
2021 Sport Auto Summer tire Test · 195/55 R16
9th of 11
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 11 | |
| Noise | 8th of 11 | |
| Price | 3rd of 11 |
2021 All Road SUV Summer tire Test · 215/60 R17
6th of 10
Best: Straight Aqua · 3rd
Weakest: Gravel Traction · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 6th of 10 | |
| Price | 4th of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 10th of 10 | |
| Sand Traction | 7th of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 4th of 10 | |
| Mud Traction | 10th of 10 |
2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 53
Best: Wet Braking · 7th
Weakest: Dry Braking · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 53 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 53 |
2020 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
9th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 12
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 12th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 12th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 12 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 8th of 12 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 11th of 12 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 8th of 12 | |
| Noise | 6th of 12 | |
| Price | 4th of 12 |
2020 New 17 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
8th of 10
Best: Noise · 1st
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 10 | |
| Noise | 1st of 10 |
2019 Swedish Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 13
Best: Straight Aqua · 2nd
Weakest: Subj. Dry Handling · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 13 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 13 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 13 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 9th of 13 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 7th of 13 |
2019 ACE Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2019 AMS Summer SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17
8th of 11
Best: Straight Aqua · 3rd
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 11 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 10th of 11 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 8th of 11 | |
| Noise | 6th of 11 |
2019 ADAC Summer tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
10th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15
3rd of 20
Best: Dry Handling · 3rd
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 18th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 18th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 20 | |
| Noise | 11th of 20 | |
| Value | 8th of 20 | |
| Price | 16th of 20 | |
| Wear | 4th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 18th of 20 |
2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15
6th of 47
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
Community buzz
What owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.
Community sentiment regarding the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is generally positive, with specific praise noted for its strong wet grip. Users frequently evaluate it as an affordable alternative alongside other budget-friendly options for smaller or standard passenger vehicles.
Sentiment breakdown
Positive20%
Mixed80%
Top themes
#wet weather performance#budget friendly options#tire size availability#grip and handling#eco-run efficiency
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