Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 31 + 21 road tests and 910 + 1,244 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Azenis FK510 and ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun are level at 72.
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Tests 74 · 31 tests Owners 66 · 910 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test (wet braking)
“I have Fallen FK510s and live where it rains 300 days a year, they perform great and I'm sure the 520 is even better”
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”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Azenis FK510 | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 28 / 20 tests | 73 | 79 |
| Reviews found online | 74 | 66 |
Azenis FK510: 60% × 72.8 + 40% × 74.2 = 73
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 79.5 + 40% × 66.4 = 74
| Source | Azenis FK510 | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 29 / 20 tests | 88 | 85 |
| Reviews found online | 78 | 70 |
Azenis FK510: 60% × 88.4 + 40% × 78 = 84
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 85 + 40% × 69.6 = 79
| Source | Azenis FK510 | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 62 (est.) | – |
| Reviews found online | 45 | – |
Azenis FK510: 60% × 62.4 (est.) + 40% × 44.9 = 55
No road tests of snow for Azenis FK510. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
| Source | Azenis FK510 | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 2 tests | 40 | 60 |
| Reviews found online | 67 | 62 |
Azenis FK510: 40% × 40.1 + 60% × 66.9 = 56
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 40% × 60 + 60% × 62.3 = 61
| Source | Azenis FK510 | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 14 tests | 66 | 66 |
| Reviews found online | 67 | ≈ 66 (est.) |
Azenis FK510: 60% × 66 + 40% × 66.6 = 66
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 66.1 + 40% × 66.3 (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.
| Source | Azenis FK510 | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 6 tests | 73 | 72 |
| Reviews found online | 54 | 63 |
Azenis FK510: 60% × 73.1 + 40% × 54.2 = 66
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 72.3 + 40% × 63.2 = 69
| Source | Azenis FK510 | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 71 | 65 |
| Source | Azenis FK510 | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 15 tests | 50 | 31 |
| Category | Falken Azenis FK510 | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 72 |
| Dry | 73 | 74 |
| Wet | 84 | 79 |
| Snow | 55 | – |
| Comfort | 56 | 61 |
| Noise | 66 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 71 | 65 |
| Efficiency | 50 | 31 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Azenis FK510
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Azenis FK510 | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #7/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 99% #2/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #6/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 99% #3/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 88% #7/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 94% #3/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 70% #6/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 86% #6/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 60% #9/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 97% #3/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 98% #2/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 93% #4/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 94% #5/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 98% #4/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #6/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 98% #4/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 88% #5/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 70% #8/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 70% #5/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 93% #5/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #3/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | 98% #5/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 97% #3/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 67% #8/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 60% #7/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 86% #5/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 100% #1/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | 72% #7/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #6/20 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | #13/20 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 100% #1/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 62% #8/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #7/10 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | #3/6 2025 Wybór Kierowców Summer Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community members frequently view the Falken Azenis FK510 as an affordable, budget-friendly alternative to premium tires like Michelin Pilot Sports, offering strong wet weather grip and good everyday road comfort. However, opinions are mixed due to rapid treadwear, with multiple drivers reporting bald tires in 10,000 to 15,000 miles or poor durability during track and autocross sessions. Furthermore, some users note compromises in steering response, road noise, and overall performance compared to top-tier max performance tires.
“I've got a set of Falken Azenis FK510 on my 20" Detroits, which I've been running for several years. They weren't expensive at the time and not noticeably different to the Pirellis on before - I would buy them again.”
“ST feels boaty on new Falken’s I recently purchased a set of 245/40/18 Falken Azenis FK510 to put on my stock wheels. After, the car feels like it’s constantly driving on a wet road. Even after getting heat into the tires, the car feels boaty and like the rear end doesn’t want to follow the front. Any tips? Or did I make a bad choice in tire?”
“Quote: Originally Posted by alohasurftoad G-Max RS, Falken FK510 or Firestone, all good. +1 on the Falken FK510 , about 500 miles in and very quiet and comfortable. Exceptional dry/wet traction.”
Based on 63 community posts
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.
Based on 5 community posts
| Attribute | A · Falken Azenis FK510 | B · Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 93 | 86 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 14″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 300 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 19 | 19 |
Falken Azenis FK510
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Too close to call: Falken Azenis FK510 and Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun are within 2 points overall. Falken Azenis FK510 is stronger on efficiency, handling and wet. Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is stronger on comfort and treadwear.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 50 vs 31 on efficiency.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 71 vs 65 on handling.
Falken Azenis FK510 scores 84 vs 79 on wet.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scores 61 vs 56 on comfort.
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Falken Azenis FK510, 84 vs 79 on our wet score.
Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 74 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 66 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun, 61 vs 56 on our comfort score.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun, 69 vs 66 on our treadwear score.
Falken Azenis FK510, 50 vs 31 on our efficiency score.
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
