Falken Mid-range ZIEX ZE310EC
tested in R16 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured Which sizes it's made in
Select width → profile → rim diameter in turn.
Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.
Price comparison across shops
Current prices for size 215/60 R16.
Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.
How the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun evaluated
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Wet 86 what it consists of Wet (3)
Dry 77 what it consists of Dry (2)
Economy 39 what it consists of Economy (2)
Noise and comfort 62 what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.
Where Falken ZIEX ZE310AEC stands in size 215/60 R16
Compared with 31 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 9.1 53 708 Ft 
Michelin PRIMACY 4 9.0 48 210 Ft 
Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 8.8 59 470 Ft 
Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.8 52 038 Ft 
Bridgestone TURANZA T005 8.7 50 395 Ft 
Falken ZIEX ZE320 8.6 39 061 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 8.4 61 383 Ft 
Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.3 58 513 Ft 
Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 8.1 44 225 Ft 
Nokian Tyres Wetproof 8.0 37 715 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho HS52 ECSTA 8.0 33 251 Ft better and cheaper 
Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 8.0 42 289 Ft better and cheaper 
Vredestein ULTRAC 7.9 57 007 Ft Falken ZIEX ZE310AEC 7.9 42 838 Ft This tyre 
Firestone ROADHAWK 2 7.8 39 195 Ft 
Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 34 768 Ft 
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 7.4 54 752 Ft 
Continental CONTIPREMIUMCONTACT 5 7.3 61 503 Ft 
Vredestein ULTRAC+ 7.3 43 424 Ft 
Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 7.3 49 192 Ft 
Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 7.2 35 375 Ft 
Firestone ROADHAWK 7.1 38 499 Ft 
Kleber DYNAXER HP4 7.0 43 978 Ft 
Bf goodrich Advantage 2 6.7 39 666 Ft 
Debica PRESTO HP 2 6.5 36 962 Ft 
Nexen N'BLUE HD PLUS 6.2 32 569 Ft 
Sava INTENSA HP 2 5.9 42 562 Ft 
Cooper SUMMER 5.8 36 491 Ft 
Kleber DYNAXER HP5 5.4 35 506 Ft 
Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL 5.4 29 821 Ft 
Minerva F209 4.0 32 191 Ft Minerva F209 32 191 Ft −10 648 Ft 9.1 best in the group Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 53 708 Ft +10 870 Ft Show all tyres in the ranking (31)
- 1. 9.1 53 708 Ft +10 870 Ft
- 2. 9.0 48 210 Ft +5 372 Ft
- 3. 8.8 59 470 Ft +16 632 Ft
- 3. 8.8 52 038 Ft +9 200 Ft
- 5. 8.7 50 395 Ft +7 557 Ft
- 6. 8.6 39 061 Ft −3 777 Ft
- 7. 8.4 61 383 Ft +18 545 Ft
- 8. 8.3 58 513 Ft +15 674 Ft
- 9. 8.1 44 225 Ft +1 387 Ft
- 10. 8.0 37 715 Ft −5 123 Ft
- 10. 8.0 33 251 Ft −9 588 Ft
- 10. 8.0 42 289 Ft −549 Ft
- 13. 7.9 57 007 Ft +14 169 Ft
- 13. 7.9 42 838 Ft
- 15. 7.8 39 195 Ft −3 644 Ft
- 16. 7.6 34 768 Ft −8 071 Ft
- 17. 7.4 54 752 Ft +11 914 Ft
- 18. 7.3 61 503 Ft +18 664 Ft
- 18. 7.3 43 424 Ft +585 Ft
- 18. 7.3 49 192 Ft +6 354 Ft
- 21. 7.2 35 375 Ft −7 464 Ft
- 22. 7.1 38 499 Ft −4 339 Ft
- 23. 7.0 43 978 Ft +1 139 Ft
- 24. 6.7 39 666 Ft −3 172 Ft
- 25. 6.5 36 962 Ft −5 876 Ft
- 26. 6.2 32 569 Ft −10 269 Ft
- 27. 5.9 42 562 Ft −276 Ft
- 28. 5.8 36 491 Ft −6 347 Ft
- 29. 5.4 35 506 Ft −7 332 Ft
- 29. 5.4 29 821 Ft −13 018 Ft
- 31. 4.0 32 191 Ft −10 648 Ft
The tyre's real value for money
Lowest price in size 215/60 R16 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.
Of the tyres compared, Falken ZIEX ZE310EC has the lowest cost per 100 km.
Technical information
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Falken ZIEX ZE310EC belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
A 
A 
B (69 dB) No technologies are listed for this size.
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Which tests it appeared in
0× 
0× 
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 215/60 R16.
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.
What owners say
<p>Might be decent tyres for a family sedan but not the best choice for a coupe driven spiritedly. Grip and noise degradation were noticable by the 4th year. In all aspects, better than Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance and nowhere near Michelin PS3s on this car.</p>
Picked these up 3 days ago to replace my 4 year old Rapid P609, which honestly wore out way too fast at around 13,000 km. Was deciding between this and the 520 model, but at about $170 each it was an easy choice.
Originally was looking at PS5, RE003, AD09, MC7, but the price on those are almost double, so decided to give these a go instead in 235/40/18.
First impression, the drop in road noise is seriously noticeable. Same highway run over the weekend and the cabin is way quieter. Even in a 90s car you can feel the difference. Now I can actually hear more of my exhaust than tyre noise, which says a lot.
Have not tested in the wet yet, will update later once I do.
Cornering wise, feels about the same as the P609 when it was new. Maybe slightly better but that could just be because these are fresh and the old ones were basically on the wear bar. Still, confidence is there.
Ride comfort over bumps is pretty similar too, even though I went from 45 series to 40 series, so no real complaints there.
Treadwear is rated at 320 same as the P609, so hopefully these last a lot longer and keep the noise down over time. Will see how they go with some spirited driving.
Have just completed 1 front set of these tyres, replaced faulty Michelin Primacy 4's (developed slow puncture after only a few hundred miles - gutted!), and I only bought them as that's what the first tyre place I pulled into had in stock, and were recommended by the owner...
For a so-called "budget tyre" this one thinks it's a premium! I have been really impressed with the wet & dry handling (loses it in the snow + ice, but it IS a summer tyre, adjust accordingly). The wear is phenomenal, it has lasted as long as the Primacy 4's (on the back with 10,000 miles on them), on a FWD car, meaning all the weight & wear is over them, and they have now all died around the 32,000 mile mark! The only aspect to these tyres in a negative sense; is the handling/feedback, which is lacking...but something has to give for the grip and longevity. Road noise is also an issue, as if you feed these fresh tarmac, all good, but on the old worn and knackered roads (increasing more and more lately sadly), the noise is bad, vibrations and transfer through the steering, and not in a good way; the feel and feedback you want...but it IS a heavy tyre. On that point, the economy is also lacking, but there are far worse out there in the world. These will never compete with the likes of the Goodyear EfficientGrip, but equally all those positives HAVE to have a drawback somewhere...they aren't the worst! They handle/perform predictably right up until the very end, with no major fluctuation in behaviour, which is also to be praised.
Would I buy these same tyres again? Yes. I don't really understand why they are so close in price and almost all areas, to the Azenis (in some places are actually more expensive), to be fair I believe these have a longer mileage/life all things being equal. I have chosen to replace all 4 wheels with Goodyear Eagle F1-Asy6's, and the only real reason I did, was because the outlet offered 20% off a set of 4, which TECHNICALLY made them cheaper per unit than the Falkens.If it wasn't for that, I would likely have picked these again.
I've driven them 70.000 km for 5 years. Excellent wet and dry performance, car still handles pretty good in both wet and dry conditions. My previous tyres were michelin primacy 4. stiffer and noisier than michelins but the sidewalls are so strong. Also no sidewall cracks in my tyres.
I want to buy it again but they no longer produce 92 load index for new ziex.
3 years on
Have run the Falkens over 2 + [1/2] full sets.
Car is Renault Twingo RS. Cup chassis "Silverstone" ltd edition.
Pretty specific size 195-40/17 so not a lot out there.
Have zero complaints about falkens in wet dry or during winter - as long as you drive to the "season".
Surprising in the wet, excellent in dry. Wear is good. My tyres come as XL Vs
It may well be the chassis that is allowing them to flourish.
Seasonally, there are better out there.
But as an all rounder they are v effective and the price is really good to say the least.
In fact I will go as far as to say performance to £/$ wise they are a steal.