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Bridgestone Alenza 001 vs Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 21 road tests and 1,051 + 1,244 owner reviews. How we score

ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is ahead, 73–59

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Bridgestone Alenza 001

Alenza 001

Summer

± 8

Tests – · none yet Owners 53 · 1,051 reviews

“A lot of our cars come with that Bridgestone. Often need replacement at only 30k km. They are also very sensitive to alignment, even slight off and the tires will wear unevenly and get noisy. Still better than the Dunlops though.”

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Tire BFalken

ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

Summer

± 5

Tests 76 · 21 tests Owners 66 · 1,244 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 21 in 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

“Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun, very grippy especially in the wet”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 59

    Dry

    ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun +15
    74
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza 001ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 20 tests≈ 62 (est.)79
    Reviews found online5566

    Alenza 001: 60% × 62.5 (est.) + 40% × 54.7 = 59

    ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 79.5 + 40% × 66.4 = 74

    No road tests of dry for Alenza 001. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 63

    Wet

    ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun +16
    79
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza 001ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 20 tests≈ 65 (est.)85
    Reviews found online6070

    Alenza 001: 60% × 64.8 (est.) + 40% × 59.8 = 63

    ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 84.9 + 40% × 69.5 = 79

    No road tests of wet for Alenza 001. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 53

    Comfort

    ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun +8
    61
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza 001ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 64 (est.)60
    Reviews found online4662

    Alenza 001: 40% × 64.1 (est.) + 60% × 45.8 = 53

    ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 40% × 60 + 60% × 62.3 = 61

    No road tests of comfort for Alenza 001. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  4. –

    Noise

    No comparison
    66
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza 001ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 14 tests–66
    Reviews found online–≈ 66 (est.)

    ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 66.1 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 66

    No owner ratings of noise for ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  5. 55

    Treadwear

    ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun +14
    69
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza 001ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests≈ 60 (est.)72
    Reviews found online4763

    Alenza 001: 60% × 59.6 (est.) + 40% × 47.4 = 55

    ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 72.3 + 40% × 63.2 = 69

    No road tests of treadwear for Alenza 001. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  6. 55

    Handling (owners)

    ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun +11
    66
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza 001ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    Reviews found online5566
  7. –

    Efficiency

    No comparison
    31
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza 001ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 15 tests–31
Scores at a glance
Bridgestone Alenza 001 vs Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Alenza 001Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Relative Score 59 73
Dry 59 74
Wet 63 79
Comfort 53 61
Noise – 66
Treadwear 55 69
Handling (owners) 55 66
Efficiency – 31

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± 8

Alenza 001

± 5

ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Alenza 001

Pros

  • Reliable dry and wet grip with confident handling
  • Stable and precise high-speed motorway performance
  • Good overall tread life and mileage for many drivers

Cons

  • Noticeable and occasionally loud road noise, especially as the tire wears
  • Firm and harsh ride quality, notably worsened in run-flat (RFT) versions
  • Rapid or uneven tread wear reported by some aggressive drivers or specific vehicle setups
All owner themes in the Alenza 001 review

Tire B ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

Pros

  • Exceptionally low road noise and high cabin comfort
  • Strong grip and stability in both wet and dry weather conditions
  • Outstanding value for money compared to premium brands

Cons

  • Some drivers report higher rolling resistance and slightly increased fuel consumption
  • Soft sidewalls can lead to vague initial steering response or a less sporty feel during hard cornering
  • Occasional complaints of a firmer, harsher ride over bumps depending on vehicle suspension and aspect ratio
All owner themes in the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Bridgestone Alenza 001

Mixed

Community opinions on the Bridgestone Alenza 001 are split, largely depending on whether they are the run-flat variants. Many drivers praise their dry and wet handling, corner stability, and initial ride quality, while others criticize them for a harsh ride, noise, buzzy feedback on rough asphalt, and relatively fast treadwear. As original equipment (OE) tires on performance SUVs and crossovers, they are generally seen as capable in warm weather but poorly suited for cold temperatures, snow, or long-term tread life.

r/LexusNX ·13 upvotes ·2025-07-19

“Soon will have to replace tires on my NX350h Hi all, Soon I will have to replace the 2022 NX tires. The car came with "Bridgestone Alenza 001" so far so good, the ride quality has been nice, the noise is OK, and the rim protection (tire being wider than rim) worked well (narrow entrances with curbs in parkings in the city we live). We've made 75.000Km with the OEM tires and we will still make the summer with them before replacing them. In the area were we live is very rare to see snow. The car has no place for spare tire so runflats will have to be. I know runflats don't get "lots of love", but safety is a must and we will mount runflats again. The guy at the dealer offered us the GOODYEAR EFFICIENT GRIP 2 SUV. But as far as I've seen, those are not runflat. If we would like to improve, what would you recommend and why? Thanks!”

bobistheoilguy.com ·2022-10-24

“have the alenza 001 on my cx5 for the past 3.5 years/40.000km,been rotating every 5k km and keeping the tire pressure correct,the wear is excellent,can go another 30k kms easy and israel has tough weather. perfect straight line and corner stability,wet and dry traction is top notch as well.been driving in hell hot and pouring rain weather.drive the car fast.had all sorts of brands and tires from all season to semi slicks,from primacy to r888 in my previous cars so i know a good tire when i have one only down side is its a harsh tire after 3years but its normal with bridgestone.i strongly recommend as a sporty luxury tire.”

bimmerfest.com ·1 upvote ·2023-10-02

“If you're not satisfied with the ride, blame that on the Alenza 001 being a run-flat. Those Michelin Lattitude Sport 3 ZP tires are also run-flats. BMWoB ( BMW of Bubbaville) routinely lowers the tire pressures in their loaner cars with run-flat- tires , so people won't hate the ride and buy an Audi next time. I make a point of putting my loaner cars' tire pressures back where they're supposed to be... and that makes them ride like crap. Hopefully, you bought your X3 with the optional spare tires . That gives you the option of going with non-run-flats. The gold standard in non-run-flats in those sizes are the Michelin PS 4S (summer, max-performance) and PS A/S 4 (all-season, ultra-high-performance). Don't throw your OE Bridgestones away. There's a pretty good demand for them as used tires for lease-turn-in. BMW FS requires 4/32" of tread at lease turn-in or they can hit you with a $300/tire "excess tire wear fee."”

Top themes
#Handling and Grip#Ride Comfort and Noise#Run-Flat Performance#Treadwear and Longevity#Cold Weather and Snow Limitations#Original Equipment (OE) Fitment

Based on 23 community posts

Tire B

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

Positive

Community sentiment regarding the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is generally positive, with specific praise noted for its strong wet grip. Users frequently evaluate it as an affordable alternative alongside other budget-friendly options for smaller or standard passenger vehicles.

Top themes
#wet weather performance#budget friendly options#tire size availability#grip and handling#eco-run efficiency

Based on 5 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Alenza 001 B · Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available7386
Rim diameters16″ – 22″14″ – 19″
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG400 A A—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure51 psi—
Sizes in common1313

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Alenza 001

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

Winner: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun — better wet, dry and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scores 79 vs 63 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scores 74 vs 59 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scores 69 vs 55 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scores 66 vs 55 on handling.

Tire A · Bridgestone Alenza 001
Tire B · Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

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Alenza 001 or ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun?

Which is better in the wet, Alenza 001 or ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun?

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun, 79 vs 63 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Alenza 001 or ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun?

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun, 74 vs 59 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, Alenza 001 or ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun?

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun, 61 vs 53 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Alenza 001 or ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun?

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun, 69 vs 55 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology