Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
- TR Score
- 8.4/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 119
- TR Score
- 9.0/10
- Owners say
- 85% · 129
In the 16 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 finished ahead 13 times and the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 3 times. The ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun resisted straight aquaplaning at a 3.1% higher speed; the EfficientGrip Performance 2 lasted 53.4% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 for high-mileage commuting, motorway touring, low fuel use and quiet comfort. Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun for budget-conscious buyers prioritising strong wet braking and aquaplaning security with lively dry feel over ultimate longevity and efficiency.
Where the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is stronger
- Consistently short braking distances, especially in wet tests
- Excellent straight-line aquaplaning resistance and strong wet safety reserves
- Engaging dry-road feel with solid subjective handling
Where the EfficientGrip Performance 2 is stronger
- Balanced wet/dry handling with strong controllability
- Very low rolling resistance for better fuel economy
- Exceptionally high mileage and low abrasion
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs EfficientGrip Performance 2 at a glance
| Category | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Gap | EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
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| Shared tests won16 shared tests | 3 | 13 | |
| Dry27 measurements | 13 | Level between the two. | 13 |
| Wet52 measurements | 30 | The ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun resisted straight aquaplaning at a 3.1% higher speed (12 tests) | 20 |
| Comfort18 measurements | 5 | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.7 dB quieter (12 tests) | 13 |
| Value19 measurements | 1 | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 lasted 53.4% longer in the wear tests (5 tests) | 18 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.4/10 | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 by 0.6 | 9.0/10 |
| Owner rating119 and 129 reviews | 80% | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 by 5 points | 85% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 78% | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 by 3 points | 81% |
| Pricein the 10 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 was dearer in 10 of 10 | +16.8% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 86 | 26 sizes made in both | 37 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 16 tests, 2020 to 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Field | EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
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| 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | P5 of 7 | P2 of 7 | |
| 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | P8 of 10 | P5 of 10 | |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | P7 of 20 | P4 of 20 | |
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | P10 of 16 | P9 of 16 | |
| 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview | P7 of 55 | P13 of 55 | |
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | P6 of 50 | P1 of 50 | |
| Tyre Reviews Best Summer Touring Tyres | P6 of 13 | P4 of 13 | |
| 2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test | P8 of 10 | P3 of 10 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | P5 of 21 | P1 of 21 | |
| 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview | P5 of 50 | P16 of 50 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | P15 of 20 | P9 of 20 | |
| 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | P9 of 11 | P4 of 11 | |
| 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test | P8 of 53 | P13 of 53 | |
| 2020 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | P9 of 10 | P1 of 10 | |
| 2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test | P3 of 12 | P2 of 12 | |
| 2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | P8 of 10 | P6 of 10 |
Performance profile
19 measurements from the 16 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
EfficientGrip Performance 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 85%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 1 measurement recorded in only one shared test is left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
EfficientGrip Performance 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
EfficientGrip Performance 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 80% from 119 reviews and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 85% from 129. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 67.05 | 0.3% | 66.86 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 100.6 | 0.4% | 100.2 | 3-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 38.47 | 1.3% | 38.88 | 11-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 36.05 | 2.9% | 37.15 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 87.45 | 1.3% | 86.31 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.02 | 0.8% | 72.58 | 1-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11.65 | 0.7% | 11.57 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 81.5 | 3.1% | 79.06 | 11-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.06 | 1.4% | 4.99 | 4-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 69.76 | 0.7 dB | 69.1 | 4-8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.04 | 10.9% | 8.05 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 36,656 | 53.4% | 55,806 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.81 | 16% | 7.34 | 1-9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.95 | 3.4% | 5.75 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 73.85 | 23.5% | 56.6 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scores 8.4 and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 9 out of 10.
| ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Category | EfficientGrip Performance 2 | ||
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| 70 | Dry | 75 | ||
| 79 | Wet | 75 | ||
| 62 | Comfort | 86 | ||
| 42 | Value | 92 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Category | EfficientGrip Performance 2 | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 9 | ||
| 8.2 | Wet Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 8.1 | Road Feedback | 8 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| 7.7 | Wear | 9.1 | ||
| 7.9 | Comfort | 8.5 | ||
Owners rate the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 80% from 119 reviews and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 85% from 129. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
- 80%from 119 reviews
- 78%would buy again
- 1,000,122 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers generally describe the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun as an excellent value summer touring tyre with strong wet-weather safety (including aquaplaning resistance) and confident dry grip, often punching above its price class. A very common highlight is low cabin noise and an overall smooth, secure feel, with many users also reporting good wear life over high mileage. The most recurring drawbacks are higher rolling resistance (fuel consumption increase for some cars) and a softer/less precise steering feel that can disappoint more performance-focused drivers, with a subset also finding the ride firmer on rough roads.
- Strong wet grip and reassuring aquaplaning resistance
- Good dry grip and braking
- Low road noise / quiet cabin
- Good value for money
- Higher rolling resistance leading to increased fuel consumption for some drivers
- Soft sidewalls or less precise steering/feedback (not ideal for hard sporty driving)
- Firm/harsh ride on rough roads for some vehicles/setups
Summarised by AI from 107 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 119 ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun reviewsA quiet tire, very predictable/forgiving at the limit, especially in the rain, with a soft sidewall.These miles were covered with spirited driving on winding roads.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
- 85%from 129 reviews
- 81%would buy again
- 1,831,837 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners largely describe the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 as a quiet, very comfortable touring tyre with standout longevity, reflected in the strong average score (81.1%) and the high share of positive reviews (90 of 113). Around four in ten owners specifically praise its tread life, and many also report confident dry and wet grip for everyday road use. The main reservation is that a noticeable minority (around one in five) find the steering feel a bit vague, and a smaller group mention a soft sidewall or occasional stability/feedback issues at speed.
- Low road noise for a touring tyre
- Comfortable, supple ride over bumps and poor surfaces
- Excellent tread life and slow wear rate
- Strong dry grip with a safe, dependable feel
- Vague or less direct steering feel
- Soft sidewalls can feel imprecise or allow more movement in corners
- Wet braking can be underwhelming for some drivers
Summarised by AI from 113 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 129 EfficientGrip Performance 2 reviewsThe Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 2’s were excellent. I like them so much that I’m onto my third pair across two cars. They improved my fuel efficiency significantly, were stubborn to wear away, all whilst providing reassuring grip whatever the weather. I’d driven over 40k miles on this set and have only just replaced them due to shoulder wear from needing an alignment. No doubt they’d have lasted over 50k miles otherwise! They’re not a budget tyre but you soon recoup the added purchase cost through not having to replace as frequently and saving on fuel.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 86 sizes of the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and 37 of the EfficientGrip Performance 2, 26 of them made in both.
| Category | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 86 sizes, 14 to 19 inch | 37 sizes, 15 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 26 sizes 185/65 R15195/65 R15185/50 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/45 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16and 14 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A100% | A88%B12% |
| EU label rolling resistance | D50%C47%B2%A1% | A53%B34%C13% |
| EU label noise | 67-72 dB A74%B26% | 67-71 dB B52%A48% |
| On the market since | 2017 | - |
| Replaced | Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun (2012) | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance (2021) |
| Replaced by | Falken ZIEX ZE320 | - |
| Awards | - | Highly Recommended: Best Tyres for Large Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Commended: Best Tyres for Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: Summer Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2022) |
| Price in the shared tests | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 was the dearer tyre in 10 of the 10 tests that listed prices, by 16.8% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head sets two popular premium-touring summer tyres against each other: Falken's ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and Goodyear's EfficientGrip Performance 2. Across 16 shared professional tests, Goodyear secures 13 overall wins to Falken's 3, driven by standout efficiency, comfort and longevity, while Falken repeatedly punches above its price in key safety metrics.
Expect a nuanced split: the Falken often stops shorter and resists aquaplaning better, particularly in straight-line water clearance, and delivers lively dry feel for less money. The Goodyear counters with stronger wet/dry handling balance, much lower rolling resistance, quieter refinement, and class-leading wear that transforms total cost of ownership.
Conclusion
Across multiple years and sizes, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the more complete all-rounder. It consistently places higher overall, combines safe, predictable handling in wet and dry, runs quieter, and delivers markedly lower rolling resistance with exceptional tread life (often 40-75% higher mileage than Falken). For drivers prioritising comfort, fuel economy and long-term value, Goodyear is the clear choice.
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun remains a compelling, budget-friendlier option. It frequently achieves shorter braking-especially in the wet-and offers excellent straight-line aquaplaning resistance and confident dry responses, often for 15-25% less at purchase. If you want strong safety margins in rain and dry stopping at a lower upfront price-and can accept higher fuel use and faster wear-the Falken is easy to recommend.
Practical takeaway: choose Goodyear for the quiet, efficient, long-lasting daily all-rounder; choose Falken if you value sharp braking and aquaplaning security on a tighter purchase budget.
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs EfficientGrip Performance 2: your questions
Is the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 the better tyre?
In the 16 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 finished ahead 13 times and the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 3 times. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scores 8.4 and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or the EfficientGrip Performance 2?
The ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun led 30 of the 52 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it resisted straight aquaplaning at a 3.1% higher speed across 12 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
Across the shared tests the dry measurements are split 13-13 between the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and the EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The EfficientGrip Performance 2 lasted 53.4% longer in the wear tests (5 tests), had 16% lower rolling resistance (10 tests), used 3.4% less fuel (2 tests) and shed 23.5% less rubber in the abrasion test (2 tests). Owners rate wear 7.7/10 for the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and 9.1/10 for the EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.7 dB quieter (12 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.9/10 for the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and 8.5/10 for the EfficientGrip Performance 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 80% from 119 reviews and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 85% from 129. 78% of ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun owners would buy it again, against 81% for the EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 10 tests that listed prices, the EfficientGrip Performance 2 was the dearer tyre in 10 of them, by 16.8% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is made in 86 sizes (14 to 19 inch) and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 in 37 (15 to 21 inch). 26 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is graded A for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the EfficientGrip Performance 2 A and A.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.
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