The new ZE310 tyre is the successor of the ZIEX ZE914 ECORUN, winner of numerous awards from testing organisations. It offers outstanding traction and grip on both wet and dry roads coupled with low wear.
Tyre review data from 100 tyre reviews averaging 80% over 596,214 miles driven, and 25 tests with an average result of 7th.
First On Market | December 2017 |
Wheel Size | 14 - 19" |
Width | 165 - 265mm |
Profile | 35 - 70 |
Rolling Resistance | A - D |
Wet Grip | A - A |
Noise (dB) | 67 - 72 |
Winter Rating | Not Winter Rated |
The ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is ranked 41st of 150 Summer Premium Touring tyres.
This tyre replaced the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun and this tyre has been replaced by the Falken ZIEX ZE320.
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Summary
The Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun, despite being seven years old, showed mixed performance across various tests. Its strengths were in aquaplaning resistance and refinement, performing well in both curved and straight aquaplaning tests and offering good cabin noise reduction and bump absorption. However, the tyre struggled significantly in wet and dry performance tests. It ranked near the bottom in wet braking, cornering, and handling, demonstrating less grip than its competitors. Dry performance was also subpar, with the tyre finishing last in dry braking and sixth in dry handling. Despite its age suggesting it might have good fuel efficiency, the Ecorun surprisingly showed poor rolling resistance. The overall results indicate that while the tyre has some strong points, there is considerable room for improvement in key performance areas.
Results
The Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun achieved an overall score of 97.80%, priced at £98.65. It performed well in aquaplaning tests, ranking 3rd in curved aquaplaning (92.70%) and tied for 4th in straight aquaplaning (97.30%). The tyre also tied for 3rd in cabin noise (95.40%). However, it struggled in wet conditions, ranking 7th in wet braking (93.00%), 8th in wet handling (96.20%), and tied for 6th in wet cornering (98.5%). Dry performance was also weak, with 8th in dry braking (94.30%) and tied for 6th in dry handling (98.50%). The tyre ranked 7th in rolling resistance (87.20%), indicating poor fuel efficiency.
.Özet
Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun, yedi yaşında olmasına rağmen çeşitli testlerde karışık performanslar gösterdi. Güçlü yönleri suda kızaklama direnci ve inceliğiydi, hem virajlı hem de düz suda kızaklama testlerinde iyi performans gösterdi ve iyi kabin gürültüsü azaltma ve darbe emilimi sağladı. Ancak lastik, ıslak ve kuru performans testlerinde önemli ölçüde zorlandı. Islak frenleme, viraj alma ve yol tutuşunda en alt sıralarda yer aldı ve rakiplerinden daha az tutuş gösterdi. Kuru performans da vasattı; lastik kuru frenlemede sonuncu, kuru yol tutuşunda altıncı oldu. Yaşı iyi yakıt verimliliğine sahip olabileceğini düşündürse de Ecorun şaşırtıcı bir şekilde zayıf yuvarlanma direnci gösterdi. Genel sonuçlar, lastiğin bazı güçlü noktaları olmasına rağmen, temel performans alanlarında önemli iyileştirme alanı olduğunu gösteriyor.
Sonuçlar
Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun, 98,65 £ fiyatla %97,80'lik bir genel puan elde etti. Suda kızaklama testlerinde iyi bir performans göstererek virajlı suda kızaklamada 3. sırada (%92,70) ve düz suda kızaklamada 4. sırayı paylaştı (%97,30). Lastik ayrıca kabin gürültüsünde 3. sırada (%95,40) paylaştı. Ancak ıslak koşullarda zorlandı, ıslak frenlemede 7. sırada (%93,00), ıslak yol tutuşunda 8. sırada (%96,20) ve ıslak viraj almada 6. sırada (%98,5) paylaştı. Kuru zemin performansı da zayıftı; kuru frenlemede 8. sırada (%94,30) ve kuru yol tutuşunda 6. sırada (%98,50) paylaştı. Lastik yuvarlanma direncinde 7. sırada yer aldı (%87,20), bu da zayıf yakıt verimliliğini gösteriyor.
.Zusammenfassung
Der Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun zeigte trotz seines Alters von sieben Jahren in verschiedenen Tests eine gemischte Leistung. Seine Stärken lagen in der Aquaplaning-Resistenz und im Fahrverhalten. Er schnitt sowohl bei Aquaplaning-Tests in Kurven als auch auf gerader Strecke gut ab und bot eine gute Kabinengeräuschreduzierung und Stoßdämpfung. Bei Leistungstests auf Nässe und Trockenheit hatte der Reifen jedoch erhebliche Probleme. Er landete bei Nassbremsen, Kurvenverhalten und Handling auf den letzten Plätzen und zeigte weniger Grip als seine Konkurrenten. Auch die Leistung auf Trockenheit war unterdurchschnittlich: Beim Trockenbremsen belegte der Reifen den letzten und beim Trockenhandling den sechsten Platz. Obwohl sein Alter darauf schließen lässt, dass er eine gute Kraftstoffeffizienz aufweisen könnte, zeigte der Ecorun überraschenderweise einen schlechten Rollwiderstand. Die Gesamtergebnisse zeigen, dass der Reifen zwar einige Stärken hat, in wichtigen Leistungsbereichen jedoch erheblicher Verbesserungsbedarf besteht.
Ergebnisse
Der Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun erreichte eine Gesamtpunktzahl von 97,80 % und kostet 98,65 £. Er schnitt bei Aquaplaning-Tests gut ab und belegte den 3. Platz bei Kurven-Aquaplaning (92,70 %) und den geteilten 4. Platz bei Geradeaus-Aquaplaning (97,30 %). Der Reifen belegte auch den geteilten 3. Platz bei Kabinengeräuschen (95,40 %). Bei Nässe hatte er jedoch Probleme und belegte den 7. Platz beim Nassbremsen (93,00 %), den 8. Platz beim Nasshandling (96,20 %) und den geteilten 6. Platz bei Nasskurven (98,5 %). Die Trockenleistung war ebenfalls schwach und erreichte den 8. Platz beim Trockenbremsen (94,30 %) und den geteilten 6. Platz beim Trockenhandling (98,50 %). Der Reifen belegte beim Rollwiderstand (87,20 %) den 7. Platz, was auf eine schlechte Kraftstoffeffizienz hindeutet.
.Résumé
Malgré ses sept ans d'âge, le Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun a affiché des performances mitigées lors des différents tests. Ses points forts ont été la résistance à l'aquaplaning et le raffinement, avec de bonnes performances dans les tests d'aquaplaning en courbe et en ligne droite et une bonne réduction du bruit dans l'habitacle et une bonne absorption des chocs. Cependant, le pneu a eu beaucoup de mal dans les tests de performance sur sol sec et humide. Il s'est classé près du bas du classement en freinage sur sol mouillé, en virage et en maniabilité, démontrant moins d'adhérence que ses concurrents. Les performances sur sol sec ont également été inférieures à la moyenne, le pneu terminant dernier au freinage sur sol sec et sixième en maniabilité sur sol sec. Malgré son âge suggérant qu'il pourrait avoir une bonne efficacité énergétique, l'Ecorun a étonnamment montré une faible résistance au roulement. Les résultats globaux indiquent que, bien que le pneu ait quelques points forts, il reste une marge de progression considérable dans des domaines de performance clés.
Résultats
Le Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun a obtenu un score global de 97,80 %, au prix de 98,65 £. Il s'est bien comporté lors des tests d'aquaplaning, se classant 3e en aquaplaning en courbe (92,70 %) et 4e à égalité en aquaplaning en ligne droite (97,30 %). Le pneu s'est également classé 3e en bruit de cabine (95,40 %). Cependant, il a eu du mal sur sol mouillé, se classant 7e en freinage sur sol mouillé (93,00 %), 8e en tenue de route sur sol mouillé (96,20 %) et 6e à égalité en virage sur sol mouillé (98,5 %). Les performances sur sol sec ont également été faibles, avec 8e place en freinage sur sol sec (94,30 %) et 6e à égalité en tenue de route sur sol sec (98,50 %). Le pneu s'est classé 7e en résistance au roulement (87,20 %), ce qui indique une faible efficacité énergétique.
.Size | Fuel | Wet | Noise |
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14 inch | |||
185/60R14 82 H | C | A | 67 |
15 inch | |||
185/65R15 88 H | D | A | 67 |
195/65R15 91 H | C | A | 67 |
195/65R15 91 V | C | A | 67 |
195/55R15 85 H | C | A | 67 |
16 inch | |||
205/60R16 96 V XL | C | A | 69 |
205/60R16 96 V XL | C | A | 69 |
215/60R16 95 V | D | A | 67 |
215/60R16 99 H XL | C | A | 69 |
205/55R16 94 V XL | C | A | 69 |
205/55R16 94 W XL | C | A | 69 |
205/55R16 91 V | C | A | 67 |
205/55R16 91 W | D | A | 69 |
205/55R16 91 V | A | A | 71 |
205/60R16 96 W XL | C | A | 69 |
215/70R16 100 H | D | A | 67 |
17 inch | |||
225/45R17 94 W XL | D | A | 69 |
215/45R17 91 W XL | D | A | 69 |
205/50R17 93 V XL | D | A | 69 |
205/50R17 93 W XL | D | A | 69 |
225/50R17 98 W XL | C | A | 69 |
225/45R17 91 W | D | A | 69 |
225/50R17 98 W XL | D | A | 70 |
225/45R17 94 W XL | D | A | 69 |
225/60R17 99 V | C | A | 67 |
215/55R17 94 V | C | A | 67 |
215/55R17 98 W XL | C | A | 69 |
18 inch | |||
225/40R18 92 Y XL | D | A | 70 |
255/35R18 90 Y | D | A | 70 |
245/40R18 97 W XL | C | A | 70 |
225/40R18 92 W XL | D | A | 69 |
225/40R18 92 W XL | D | A | 69 |
245/45R18 100 W XL | C | A | 70 |
2018-12-31 - I’m looking to replace a set of bridgestones which came with my Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo from new. It seems to be an awkward tyre size at 215/40/17. I was hoping for all seasons, but there’s only a choice of 2. So I decided on summer tyres. I’ve sort of narrowed it down to the Falken ZIEX ZE310 and the Hankook Ventus Prime 3. Which would you recommend ?
Both are excellent tyres, getting great reviews. The Hankook might have the edge in wear, but overall they're very similar tyres.
2019-08-05 - Is the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun suitable for a SUV 4x4 which is only used on road? My car is a 2014 ford Kuga 2.0 titanium powershift. 235 x 55 R17 tyres
As long as you meet the load index required by your SUV, there's no reason not to use the ZE310.
2019-09-18 - I have a Golf 7 1.4TSi 122BHP with 205/55 X16 German OEM Dunlop Blue Response tyres. These are internally noisy and have very soft sidewalls leading to sloppy handling. I am proposing to chage them to other 205/55 X16V tyres. Falken ZE310, Hankook Prime 3 K125 and Bridgestone T005 have been suggested as possible replacements. The Falkens have a very low external noise performance but I not convinced that this is a reliable guide to the internal noise. I had a very bad expeiuence with German OEM Dunlop tyres on a new BMW 316i in the past and I wonder if the Blue Response tyres are of the same ilk? i.e. poor OEM tyres. Internal noise & wet grip are the most important parameters for the replacements and I am willing to trade off ride comfort with slightly stiffer sidewalls. Any comments you have would be much appreciated. Many thanks for the most helpful web site.
Unfortunately all modern tyres have soft sidewalls as it reduces rolling resistance. You are correct in thinking there isn't necessarily a correlation between external and internal noise, but there is often a link. I have no personal experience with the ZE310 but I have seen tests note it's a good handling tyre for its class, so maybe worth a try! One thing worth remembering is that stiffer sidewalls will transmit more vibration through to the chassis increasing internal noise.
2020-09-17 - I have a VW Passat 59 plate and need new tyres. Should I go for the Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun or the Falken Azenis FK510? Both look like good mid range tyres and recommended by your website.
If your priority is comfort, the ZE310, if it's sporty driving, the FK510 is the correct tyre.
2020-11-07 - The group test of the 205/55 X 16 tyres was really good. I have a Golf 7 1.4 with this size of tyre and am contemplating a change to Falken. VW fitted 205/55 X16 91H tyres to this car in late 2014. Could you please tell me why 94V Falken ZIEX ZE310 tyres were used in the test? Did Falken recommend them or were they the only ones available in this size? The 94V version is available locally at a very good price. Thanks BJ
This was the recommended size by Falken, but the 91H version has done well in other tests too.
2022-10-23 - Are these a good bet for a Lexus NX300h in 225/60/18?
If you can find the correct size and load rating I'm sure they'd be a very good match.
2022-12-29 - I’m looking for a the most sporty tyre in the not very popular 205/50r15 size, so that means no Michelin/Continental/Goodyear or even Maxxis Primetra. I’ve narrowed it down to the Falken ZE310 Ecorun and the Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2. I’m not worried about noise or comfort, just subjective handling. Which would you plump for?
I've not tried the Hankook but I would never recommend the ZE310 for a sporty feel.
2024-06-07 - What can you tell us, if anything, about the replacement for this? The upcoming ZE320. Cheers!
As of yet there is no official information about the ZE320, and it's not yet appearing in the EPREL database.
Size | Price Range | |
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195/45 R16 | £83.95 - £92.49 (3 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
195/55 R16 | £100.75 - £100.75 (1 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
205/40 R17 | £92.99 - £98.28 (3 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
205/45 R17 | £104.90 - £110.99 (3 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
205/55 R16 | £72.65 - £92.74 (7 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
225/45 R17 | £81.99 - £99.34 (3 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
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