Tests 77 · 21 tests Owners 66 · 1,241 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”
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Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — 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 21 + 21 road tests and 1,241 + 12,691 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 4 is ahead, 81–72
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Tests 85 · 21 tests Owners 76 · 12,691 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 45 in 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout (dry braking)
“Those are Pilot sport 4 (all season). If it had s after the 4 it would be the summer high performance version. I put the pilot sport 4 on wife's GTI autobahn 2016. Great handling tire, stiff side walls, not the smoothest ride but best overall.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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74
Dry
Pilot Sport 4 +1387Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 20 tests 79 89 Reviews found online 67 85 ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 79.4 + 40% × 66.7 = 74
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 89.1 + 40% × 84.5 = 87
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79
Wet
Pilot Sport 4 +1190Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 20 tests 85 93 Reviews found online 70 85 ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 85.5 + 40% × 69.6 = 79
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 93.1 + 40% × 84.7 = 90
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62
Comfort
Pilot Sport 4 +1577Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 6 tests 60 83 Reviews found online 63 72 ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 40% × 60.5 + 60% × 62.7 = 62
Pilot Sport 4: 40% × 83.4 + 60% × 72.4 = 77
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66
Noise
Pilot Sport 4 +571Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 13 tests 66 73 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 66 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 66
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 71
No owner ratings of noise for ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or Pilot Sport 4. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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69
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 4 +271Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 3 tests 73 78 Reviews found online 63 60 ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 72.7 + 40% × 63 = 69
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 59.5 = 71
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66
Handling (owners)
Pilot Sport 4 +1581Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Pilot Sport 4 Reviews found online 66 81 -
32
Efficiency
Pilot Sport 4 +4476Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 14 tests 32 76
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 81 |
| Dry | 74 | 87 |
| Wet | 79 | 90 |
| Comfort | 62 | 77 |
| Noise | 66 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 71 |
| Handling (owners) | 66 | 81 |
| Efficiency | 32 | 76 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
81
/ 100
Pilot Sport 4
The professional test results behind the scores
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 | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Pilot Sport 4 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% #2/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 80% #3/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #3/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 80% #3/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 94% #3/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 90% #2/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 86% #6/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 80% #5/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 97% #3/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 80% #2/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #4/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 70% #8/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #4/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | 97% #4/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #4/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 70% #4/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 70% #8/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 78% #7/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 93% #5/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 70% #5/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #5/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 99% #6/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 67% #8/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 96% #5/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 86% #5/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 80% #2/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 72% #7/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 66% #7/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #13/20 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | #16/20 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 62% #8/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 59% #20/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/6 2025 Wybór Kierowców Summer Tire Test R16 | #7/9 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B Pilot Sport 4
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction with outstanding resistance to aquaplaning
- Noticeable improvement in ride comfort and a reduction in cabin noise compared to standard run-flat tires
- Progressive and predictable breakaway limits during spirited driving
Cons
- Faster-than-average treadwear, particularly under aggressive driving or on rear-wheel-drive performance cars
- Softer sidewalls can lead to a slight lack of initial steering precision and a vague feel at the limit for hardcore enthusiasts
- Performance drops off significantly in cold, freezing, or snowy winter conditions
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The community widely regards the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 line as a premium upgrade offering exceptional dry and wet grip, precise handling, and superior ride comfort compared to OEM or run-flat tires. While celebrated for performance, users frequently discuss its high price tag, faster treadwear, and noticeable drop in EV efficiency. Some drivers also note increased road noise and reduced traction when temperatures drop near freezing.
r/RZ34
·1 upvote ·2026-10-08
“Switched from the garbage stock Potenza's to Continental DWS06 a week after grabbing my Z. Absolutely fucking worth it. I got Swift R lowering springs installed and that also made a great improvement. Z feels much more confidant and way more composed on my twisty roads and roundabouts My ND Miata also came with the same Potenza's and I went with the Michelin PS4's. Transformed the handling as well”
teslamotorsclub.com
·7 upvotes ·2021-12-09
“CC2s fitted yesterday. Initial subjective reaction are they deffinately seem both quieter and more comfortable than the stock PS4. I did a non scientific noise test using a app on my phone. On my way to have the tyres changed I drove a section of the A460 toward & from Cannock, approx half a mile in each direction. I did exactly the same run at the same speed with the CC2s a couple of hours later. This is a fairly rough surface well worn tarmac but I avoided all ruts & holes. PS4: 41psi 50mph, average noise level 67.4db. The average being registered by the app, not my calculation. CC2: 40 psi 50mph, average noise level 64.6db. In both cases the phone lay on the central console forward of the tray & armrest. The comfort feeling is the CC2s are softer, damping ridges & ruts better than the PS4, while driving a route of 14 miles each way I drive every Tuesday & Thursday & consists of a wide range of different surfaces including the newer super smooth quiete tarmac.”
r/BMW
·1 upvote ·2024-09-24
“I basically always ran Michelins on the BMWs I had. Pilot Super Sport on the E91 335d (which unexpectedly did really well wrt longevity with 600nm+ and a heavy foot) and now PS4 ZP (so the runflat type) on my 320hp F31 330d. They are just really really good. Pretty pricey though.”
Top themes
#Wet and dry grip#Run-flat replacement upgrade#Treadwear and longevity#Cold weather performance#Road noise and comfort#EV range and efficiency#Comparison to Continental tires
Based on 246 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 86 | 62 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 19″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| Sizes in common | 31 | 31 |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
81
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — better efficiency, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 76 vs 32 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 77 vs 62 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 81 vs 66 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 87 vs 74 on dry.
Tire A · Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4
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ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or Pilot Sport 4?
Which is better in the wet, ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or Pilot Sport 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 90 vs 79 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or Pilot Sport 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 87 vs 74 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or Pilot Sport 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 71 vs 66 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or Pilot Sport 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 77 vs 62 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or Pilot Sport 4?
Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 71 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
Which rolls more easily, ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or Pilot Sport 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 76 vs 32 on our efficiency 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