Falken ZIEX ZE320 review
The Falken ZIEX ZE320 is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-range tire that excels in ride comfort and wet-weather performance. While most users report significant improvements in noise reduction and handling compared to their previous sets, there is some inconsistency regarding fuel efficiency and tread longevity.
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
87%By road tests
87.7%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Falken ZIEX ZE320 is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-range tire that excels in ride comfort and wet-weather performance. While most users report significant improvements in noise reduction and handling compared to their previous sets, there is some inconsistency regarding fuel efficiency and tread longevity.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and noise suppression
- Strong wet and dry grip performance
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium brands
- Responsive steering and handling characteristics
Cons
- Reports of increased fuel consumption compared to eco-focused tires
- Concerns regarding premature tread wear in specific use cases
- Occasional reports of high-pitched humming noise
Worth knowing
- Users transitioning from premium brands like Continental and Michelin noted superior comfort and road-surface smoothing.
- Drivers of smaller vehicles like the VW Touran reported shorter-than-expected tread life, suggesting potential sensitivity to vehicle weight or driving style.
8 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Vi Bilagare Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 10 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 4th of 10 | |
| Subj. Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rough Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 9th of 10 |
2026 ADAC Summer tire Test · 225/50R17
5th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 13th of 16 | |
| Wear | 10th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 8th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 5th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 5th of 16 |
2026 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 8 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 8 |
2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring tire Test · 205/55 R17
1st of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 7 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1st of 7 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 7 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1st of 7 | |
| Subj. Noise | 7th of 7 |
2025 Summer and All Season Combined tire Test · 225/45 R17
13th of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 13th of 14 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 14 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 14 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 7th of 14 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 14th of 14 | |
| Subj. Noise | 3rd of 14 |
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance tire Test · 225/40 R18
7th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 20 | |
| Wet Circle | 8th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 13th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 14th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 17th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 6th of 20 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 20 | |
| Value | 13th of 20 | |
| Wear | 10th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 13th of 20 |
The Best Touring tires for 2025 Tested · 225/50 R17
4th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 1st of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 7 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 4th of 7 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 7 |
2025 Summer tire Test Shootout · 225/40 R18
7th of 52
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 52 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 52 |