Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.
The good news is that both the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 are Premium Touring Summer tyres designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tyres is relatively simple.
Both tyres are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tyre tests.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been eleven tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | five | |
| Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 | six |
While it might look like the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is better than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Dry Braking
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during nine dry braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 stopped the vehicle in 2.49% less distance than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Dry Braking: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was 0.12% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was 0.45% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 scored 6.13% more points than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 stopped the vehicle in 0.03% less distance than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Wet Braking: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun stopped the vehicle in 8.44% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during three wet handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was 0.5% faster around a wet lap than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was 1.32% faster around a wet lap than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 scored 5.82% more points than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun had 0.82% higher lateral wet grip than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Wet Circle: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun floated at a 0.38% higher speed than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun slipped out at a 2.4% higher speed than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scored 4.62% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during four noise tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 measured 0.44% quieter than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Noise: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during one noise tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 measured 0.08% quieter than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Noise: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Tyre Weight
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during two tyre weight tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 weighed 2.31% less than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Tyre Weight: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Tyre Weight winner was calculated >>
Wear
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during three wear tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is predicted to cover 6.51% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Wear: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during three value tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun proved to have a 20.41% better value based on price/1000km than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Value: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Price
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during four price tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun cost 13.69% less than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Price: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 had a 3.05% lower rolling resistance than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 used 3.39% less fuel than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun emitted 7.8% less particle wear matter than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Abrasion: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Real World Driver Reviews
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun highly for confident wet and dry grip, very low road noise, solid comfort, and excellent value, with many also reporting respectable to strong tread life. Handling is described as stable and predictable with good braking, making it a safe, well-rounded daily tyre across varied cars and conditions. A minority report downsides: notably higher rolling resistance (worse fuel economy) and softer sidewalls that can reduce steering precision or initial turn-in. Overall sentiment is strongly positive for a mid-range tyre that punches above its price.
Based on 111 reviews with an average rating of 80%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 Driver Reviews
Across 26 reviews, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is praised for very low noise, high comfort, balanced handling, and strong dry and generally solid wet grip for everyday driving. Many drivers report improved fuel efficiency/rolling resistance and satisfactory wear, though a minority cite weak wet confidence and temperature sensitivity, plus occasional faster wear. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, positioning the P7 C2 as a quiet, comfortable, well-rounded touring tyre.
Based on 32 reviews with an average rating of 83%
Very silent. Most silent tyres I had the last 20 years.
Nice handling.
Cheaper than most other brands.
(30euro cheaper than dunlop and 50 euro cheaper than michelin)
Euro label - C A A 67db for 195 65 15
Conclusion
In conclusion the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun performed better in dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], wet braking - concrete, wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, subj. comfort, wear, value, price and abrasion, while the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 performed better in dry braking, subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, noise, noise, tyre weight, rolling resistance and fuel consumption.
Interestingly, both tyres performed equally well in dry handling and wet handling, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.
Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre. Comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance Both tyres performed equally well seems to be the best tyre overall.
Remember, the best tyre for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.