Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs Vredestein Ultrac

In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Falken ZIEX ZE320 and the Vredestein Ultrac to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tyres. The Falken ZIEX ZE320 is an Premium-Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Vredestein Ultrac is an High-Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

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Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion Similar Comparisons
ZIEX-ZE320 VS Ultrac

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 two tests which compare both tyres directly!

Out of these two tests:

  • Vredestein Ultrac finished ahead of the Falken ZIEX ZE320 in one of the tests
  • The Falken ZIEX ZE320 and Vredestein Ultrac drew in one of the tests

While it might look like the Vredestein Ultrac is better than the Falken ZIEX ZE320 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 two tyre tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE320 stopped the vehicle in 2.69% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac.

Falken ZIEX ZE320
34.71M
Vredestein Ultrac
35.67M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Falken ZIEX ZE320

The Best Touring Tyres for 2025 Tested
225/50 R17		 ✓ Falken ZIEX ZE320:34.21M Vredestein Ultrac: 34.43M
2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Falken ZIEX ZE320:35.2M Vredestein Ultrac: 36.9M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE320 was 1.19% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Ultrac.

Falken ZIEX ZE320
85.54s
Vredestein Ultrac
86.57s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Falken ZIEX ZE320

The Best Touring Tyres for 2025 Tested
225/50 R17		 ✓ Falken ZIEX ZE320:85.54s Vredestein Ultrac: 86.57s

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE320 scored 8.11% more points than the Vredestein Ultrac.

Falken ZIEX ZE320
9.25 Points
Vredestein Ultrac
8.5 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Falken ZIEX ZE320

The Best Touring Tyres for 2025 Tested
225/50 R17		 ✓ Falken ZIEX ZE320:9.5 Points Vredestein Ultrac: 9 Points
2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Falken ZIEX ZE320:9 Points Vredestein Ultrac: 8 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 was better during two wet braking tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE320 stopped the vehicle in 0.83% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac.

Falken ZIEX ZE320
30.89M
Vredestein Ultrac
31.15M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Falken ZIEX ZE320

The Best Touring Tyres for 2025 Tested
225/50 R17		 ✓ Falken ZIEX ZE320:25.47M Vredestein Ultrac: 25.79M
2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Falken ZIEX ZE320:36.3M Vredestein Ultrac: 36.5M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac was 0.22% faster around a wet lap than the Falken ZIEX ZE320.

Falken ZIEX ZE320
92.04s
Vredestein Ultrac
91.84s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Vredestein Ultrac

The Best Touring Tyres for 2025 Tested
225/50 R17		 ✓ Falken ZIEX ZE320:105.18s Vredestein Ultrac: 106.28s
2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Falken ZIEX ZE320:78.9s ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 77.4s

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac scored 5.56% more points than the Falken ZIEX ZE320.

Falken ZIEX ZE320
8.5 Points
Vredestein Ultrac
9 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Vredestein Ultrac

The Best Touring Tyres for 2025 Tested
225/50 R17		 Falken ZIEX ZE320:10 Points Vredestein Ultrac: 10 Points
2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Falken ZIEX ZE320:7 Points ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 8 Points

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac floated at a 0.69% higher speed than the Falken ZIEX ZE320.

Falken ZIEX ZE320
86.3Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac
86.9Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Vredestein Ultrac

The Best Touring Tyres for 2025 Tested
225/50 R17		 ✓ Falken ZIEX ZE320:95.5Km/H Vredestein Ultrac: 95.2Km/H
2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Falken ZIEX ZE320:77.1Km/H ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 78.6Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac slipped out at a 10.98% higher speed than the Falken ZIEX ZE320.

Falken ZIEX ZE320
2.27m/sec2
Vredestein Ultrac
2.55m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Vredestein Ultrac

The Best Touring Tyres for 2025 Tested
225/50 R17		 Falken ZIEX ZE320:2.27m/sec2 ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 2.55m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac scored 5.26% more points than the Falken ZIEX ZE320.

Falken ZIEX ZE320
9 Points
Vredestein Ultrac
9.5 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Vredestein Ultrac

The Best Touring Tyres for 2025 Tested
225/50 R17		 Falken ZIEX ZE320:9 Points ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 9.5 Points

Subj. Noise

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE320 scored 20% more points than the Vredestein Ultrac.

Falken ZIEX ZE320
10 Points
Vredestein Ultrac
8 Points
Subjective in car noise levels, higher is better

Best In Subj. Noise: Falken ZIEX ZE320

2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Falken ZIEX ZE320:10 Points Vredestein Ultrac: 8 Points

Noise

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one noise tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac measured 0.42% quieter than the Falken ZIEX ZE320.

Falken ZIEX ZE320
71.2dB
Vredestein Ultrac
70.9dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Vredestein Ultrac

The Best Touring Tyres for 2025 Tested
225/50 R17		 Falken ZIEX ZE320:71.2dB ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 70.9dB

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac had a 0.63% lower rolling resistance than the Falken ZIEX ZE320.

Falken ZIEX ZE320
7.88kg / t
Vredestein Ultrac
7.83kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Vredestein Ultrac

The Best Touring Tyres for 2025 Tested
225/50 R17		 ✓ Falken ZIEX ZE320:7.77kg / t Vredestein Ultrac: 7.78kg / t
2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Falken ZIEX ZE320:7.99kg / t ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 7.87kg / t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Falken ZIEX ZE320 and Vredestein Ultrac.

In total the Falken ZIEX ZE320 has been reviewed 6 times and drivers have given the tyre 85% overall.

The Vredestein Ultrac has been reviewed 22 times and drivers have given the tyre 76% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Vredestein Ultrac.

Best Review for the Falken ZIEX ZE320
Given 71% 205/55 R16 on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
Have fitted new types twice the the front of my vw touran. Both times have only cover 8000 miles???
Helpful 59 - tyre reviewed on December 9, 2024
View all Falken ZIEX ZE320 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Vredestein Ultrac
Given 27% 205/45 R17 W on a combination of roads for 35,000 spirited miles
despite being described as tyres for performance cars, these are suited to granny's fiesta and nothing else. they have no form of sidewall and the stability is appauling, and the lack of feel unbelieveable.

i had bridgestone potenzas before these which although fast wearing did give a good drive. These are the worst tyres i have ever purchased by a long way, avoid them at all costs!
Helpful 119 - tyre reviewed on November 21, 2008
View all Vredestein Ultrac driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Falken ZIEX ZE320 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], subj. dry handling, wet braking and subj. noise, while the Vredestein Ultrac performed better in wet handling [s], subj. wet handling, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, subj. comfort, noise and rolling resistance.

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 Vredestein Ultrac seems to be the best tyre overall.

However, it's important to note that both tyres have their strengths.

Remember, the best tyre for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Vredestein Ultrac

Overall Winner: Vredestein Ultrac

Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Vredestein Ultrac has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.

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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.