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”
Head-to-head
Updated
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Toyo Proxes CF2 — 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 + 1 road tests and 1,244 + 111 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 73, Proxes CF2 74.
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Tests 69 · 1 test Owners 79 · 111 reviews
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
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun +272Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Proxes CF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 1 tests 79 67 Reviews found online 66 79 ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 79.5 + 40% × 66.4 = 74
Proxes CF2: 60% × 66.9 + 40% × 79.2 = 72
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79
Wet
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun +574Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Proxes CF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 1 tests 85 70 Reviews found online 70 81 ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 85 + 40% × 69.5 = 79
Proxes CF2: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 80.9 = 74
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61
Comfort
Proxes CF2 +1475Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Proxes CF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests 60 ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 62 78 ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 40% × 60 + 60% × 62.2 = 61
Proxes CF2: 40% × 70.5 (est.) + 60% × 78 = 75
No road tests of comfort for Proxes CF2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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66
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Proxes CF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / – tests 66 – Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) – 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.
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69
Treadwear
Proxes CF2 +473Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Proxes CF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / – tests 72 ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 63 77 ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 72.3 + 40% × 63.2 = 69
Proxes CF2: 60% × 70.1 (est.) + 40% × 76.6 = 73
No road tests of treadwear for Proxes CF2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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65
Handling (owners)
Proxes CF2 +1681Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Proxes CF2 Reviews found online 65 81 -
31
Efficiency
No comparison–Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Proxes CF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / – tests 31 –
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Toyo Proxes CF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 74 |
| Dry | 74 | 72 |
| Wet | 79 | 74 |
| Comfort | 61 | 75 |
| Noise | 66 | – |
| Treadwear | 69 | 73 |
| Handling (owners) | 65 | 81 |
| Efficiency | 31 | – |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Recomputed
Headline score
73
/ 100
ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
74
/ 100
Proxes CF2
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
In the overall rankings of 2 tests that ran both, Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun finished ahead 1 times and Toyo Proxes CF2 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Proxes CF2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% #2/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 97% #10/10 · 2017 Mid Range Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #3/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 99% #7/10 · 2017 Mid Range Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #4/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 91% #6/10 · 2017 Mid Range Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #4/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 96% #6/10 · 2017 Mid Range Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #10/16 | #8/16 | – | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
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 Proxes CF2
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong wet and dry grip with predictable handling
Cons
- Reports of rubber hardening or cracking after 2-3 years in hot climates
- Soft sidewalls can feel less precise during aggressive cornering
- Requires a significant 'scrub-in' period to reach peak grip levels
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
Toyo Proxes CF2
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | B · Toyo Proxes CF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 86 | 55 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 19″ | 13″ – 18″ |
| Sizes in common | 40 | 40 |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
74
/ 100
Toyo Proxes CF2
Too close to call: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and Toyo Proxes CF2 are within 2 points overall. Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is stronger on wet. Toyo Proxes CF2 is stronger on handling, comfort and treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Toyo Proxes CF2 scores 81 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Toyo Proxes CF2 scores 75 vs 61 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scores 79 vs 74 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Toyo Proxes CF2 scores 73 vs 69 on treadwear.
Tire A · Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Tire B · Toyo Proxes CF2
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ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or Proxes CF2?
Which is better in the wet, ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or Proxes CF2?
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun, 79 vs 74 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or Proxes CF2?
Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 72 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or Proxes CF2?
Toyo Proxes CF2, 75 vs 61 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or Proxes CF2?
Toyo Proxes CF2, 73 vs 69 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