Tests 76 · 21 tests Owners 68 · 1,241 reviews
Best test result: #9 of 9 in 2021 Auto Motor und Sport Summer Tire Test R16 (overall ranking)
“Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun, very grippy especially in the wet”
Head-to-head
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Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Nexen N Blue HD — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is ahead, 72–57
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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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75
Dry
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun +1857Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun N Blue HD Professional tests (TWG score) 78 – Reviews found online 69 51 -
79
Wet
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun +1663Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun N Blue HD Professional tests (TWG score) 84 – Reviews found online 71 61 -
62
Comfort
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun +458Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun N Blue HD Professional tests (TWG score) 60 – Reviews found online 65 47 -
66
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun N Blue HD Professional tests (TWG score) 66 – -
69
Treadwear
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun +1356Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun N Blue HD Professional tests (TWG score) 72 – Reviews found online 65 49 -
67
Handling
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun +1750Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun N Blue HD Reviews found online 67 50
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Nexen N Blue HD |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 57 |
| Dry | 75 | 57 |
| Wet | 79 | 63 |
| Comfort | 62 | 58 |
| Noise | 66 | – |
| Treadwear | 69 | 56 |
| Handling | 67 | 50 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
57
/ 100
N Blue HD
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | N Blue HD | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #9/9 · 2021 Auto Motor und Sport Summer Tire Test R16 | 33% #3/8 · 2012 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | −13.3 | 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 N Blue HD
Pros
- Good initial wet and dry grip when new
- Attractive budget-friendly price point
- Decent fuel economy and highway stability early in their lifecycle
Cons
- Significant increase in road noise as the tires wear down
- Rapid degradation of grip in wet and dry conditions after initial mileage
- Shorter than expected tread life, especially on front axles
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
Nexen N Blue HD
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | B · Nexen N Blue HD |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 86 | 5 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 19″ | 15″ – 18″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
57
/ 100
Nexen N Blue HD
Winner: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun — better dry, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scores 75 vs 57 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scores 67 vs 50 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scores 79 vs 63 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scores 69 vs 56 on treadwear.
Tire A · Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Tire B · Nexen N Blue HD
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.