Tests 76 · 21 tests Owners 68 · 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”
Nexen N FERA SUR4 looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
Head-to-head
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Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Nexen N FERA SUR4 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 21 + 0 road tests and 1,241 + 6 owner reviews. How we score
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is ahead, 73–62
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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 +471Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun N FERA SUR4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / – tests 79 ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 69 73 ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 79.1 + 40% × 68.5 = 75
N FERA SUR4: 60% × 69.9 (est.) + 40% × 73.2 = 71
No road tests of dry for N FERA SUR4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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79
Wet
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun +2455Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun N FERA SUR4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / – tests 84 ≈ 59 (est.) Reviews found online 71 50 ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 70.9 = 79
N FERA SUR4: 60% × 58.8 (est.) + 40% × 50.1 = 55
No road tests of wet for N FERA SUR4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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62
Comfort
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun +260Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun N FERA SUR4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests 60 ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 65 51 ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 60.5 + 40% × 65 = 62
N FERA SUR4: 60% × 65.9 (est.) + 40% × 50.6 = 60
No road tests of comfort for N FERA SUR4. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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67
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun N FERA SUR4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / – tests 66 – Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) – ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 66 + 40% × 67.3 (est.) = 67
No owner ratings of noise for ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun. 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
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun +1455Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun N FERA SUR4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / – tests 72 ≈ 60 (est.) Reviews found online 65 47 ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 72.1 + 40% × 64.9 = 69
N FERA SUR4: 60% × 59.8 (est.) + 40% × 46.7 = 55
No road tests of treadwear for N FERA SUR4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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67
Handling (owners)
N FERA SUR4 +471Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun N FERA SUR4 Reviews found online 67 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Nexen N FERA SUR4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 62 |
| Dry | 75 | 71 |
| Wet | 79 | 55 |
| Comfort | 62 | 60 |
| Noise | 67 | – |
| Treadwear | 69 | 55 |
| Handling (owners) | 67 | 71 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
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Headline score
73
/ 100
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
62
/ 100
N FERA SUR4
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 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 FERA SUR4
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and track-day performance
- Precise steering feedback and predictable handling
- Cost-effective alternative to more expensive track tires
Cons
- High level of road noise
- Poor wet-weather performance and dangerous hydroplaning tendencies in heavy rain
- Fast tread wear
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 FERA SUR4
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | B · Nexen N FERA SUR4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 86 | — |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 19″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
62
/ 100
Nexen N FERA SUR4
Winner: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun — better wet, treadwear and dry. Where the Nexen N FERA SUR4 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points. Nexen N FERA SUR4 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 6 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scores 79 vs 55 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scores 69 vs 55 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scores 75 vs 71 on dry.
Tire A · Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Tire B · Nexen N FERA SUR4
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ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or N FERA SUR4?
Which is better in the wet, ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or N FERA SUR4?
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun, 79 vs 55 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or N FERA SUR4?
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun, 75 vs 71 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or N FERA SUR4?
Neither, by our numbers: 62 vs 60 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or N FERA SUR4?
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