Tests – · none yet Owners 39 · 23 reviews
Falken ZIEX ZE329 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 ZE329 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 0 + 21 road tests and 23 + 12,721 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 4 is ahead, 82–48
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Tests 85 · 21 tests Owners 76 · 12,721 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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48
Dry
Pilot Sport 4 +3987Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE329 Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 20 tests ≈ 56 (est.) 89 Reviews found online 38 84 ZIEX ZE329: 60% × 55.5 (est.) + 40% × 37.9 = 48
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 89.3 + 40% × 83.9 = 87
No road tests of dry for ZIEX ZE329. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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51
Wet
Pilot Sport 4 +3889Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE329 Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 20 tests ≈ 56 (est.) 93 Reviews found online 43 85 ZIEX ZE329: 60% × 55.7 (est.) + 40% × 43.4 = 51
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 92.5 + 40% × 84.5 = 89
No road tests of wet for ZIEX ZE329. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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57
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE329 Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 63 (est.) – Reviews found online 47 – ZIEX ZE329: 60% × 63.1 (est.) + 40% × 47.2 = 57
No road tests of snow for ZIEX ZE329. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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43
Comfort
Pilot Sport 4 +3376Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE329 Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests ≈ 61 (est.) 82 Reviews found online 31 72 ZIEX ZE329: 40% × 61 (est.) + 60% × 31 = 43
Pilot Sport 4: 40% × 81.5 + 60% × 71.7 = 76
No road tests of comfort for ZIEX ZE329. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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60
Noise
Pilot Sport 4 +1070Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE329 Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 13 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 73 Reviews found online 50 ≈ 66 (est.) ZIEX ZE329: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 50.1 = 60
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 73.1 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 70
No road tests of noise for ZIEX ZE329. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 4. 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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45
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 4 +2671Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE329 Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 54 (est.) 78 Reviews found online 32 60 ZIEX ZE329: 60% × 54.1 (est.) + 40% × 31.8 = 45
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 59.5 = 71
No road tests of treadwear for ZIEX ZE329. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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39
Handling (owners)
Pilot Sport 4 +4281Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE329 Pilot Sport 4 Reviews found online 39 81 -
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Efficiency
No comparison76Why this score
Source ZIEX ZE329 Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 14 tests – 76
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken ZIEX ZE329 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 48 | 82 |
| Dry | 48 | 87 |
| Wet | 51 | 89 |
| Snow | 57 | – |
| Comfort | 43 | 76 |
| Noise | 60 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 45 | 71 |
| Handling (owners) | 39 | 81 |
| Efficiency | – | 76 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
48
/ 100
ZIEX ZE329
82
/ 100
Pilot Sport 4
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 ZE329
Pros
- Affordable price point offering great value
- Good traction and grip on dry pavement
- Balanced overall performance for everyday commuting
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear, falling short of expected mileage
- Poor wet and winter weather traction, described as dangerous in snow
- Excessive road noise and highway hum reported by multiple users
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
Falken ZIEX ZE329
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
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.
uk-polos.net
·2021-09-20
“So I went through my front two Bridgestones in 8000 mile - my own fault really. Anyway I've had Michelin PS4's fitted on the front since that's what 90% of people say to get. Well... They are sh*t in my opinion. I'm running 38psi in the front, so I'm open to trying different pressures if anyone else runs anything else. Twice under heavy breaking the car has completely lost traction - this NEVER happened with the same amount of speed and breaking on the Bridgestones. Three times when throwing the car into a hard corner the tyres have felt like they were skidding or possibly folding which resulted into a late grip which then whipped the car. Maybe I just need to get used to them but I've not noticed too much of an improvement in a straight line and breaking and cornering on them has been shocking. The cornering just seems awful, I've lost so much confidence driving the car now. I had the Eibach Sportline springs fitted just before I changed the tyres and the handling went through the roof, now all that seems to of gone... Any thoughts? Pressures? Do the tyres just not fit how I drive?”
r/ft86
·3 upvotes ·2022-01-09
“I just installed A/S PS4 from Michelin on my BRZ recently & man they are so nice. How quiet it is, is wow, night and day. They handle quite nice except when it's still cold (sub 40F) on highway, traction control triggers but it may bc I'm lowered and yet to do my alignment. I don't know compared to stock, I was on Falken prior. I am using different tire set-up then stock however. I have 245/35 at the front and 265/35 in rear. My only regret is not going up to 40 on the sidewall for more meat. This is on 18" wheels.”
r/JettaGLI
·59 upvotes ·2026-09-27
“Reminder: Tires are the key to this car Just replaced my Michelin Pilot Sport 4 AS tires with a new set ahead of the rainy season. Lasted 36K miles. It was the best mod to the car and a fresh set reminded just how good a brand new set is. The car is glued to the road, riding wonderfully smooth and quiet. Spend the money, get the best tires for you. The tune can wait. And it will need it.”
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 ZE329 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All-Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 62 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 6/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 480 A A | 300 - 320 A - AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
48
/ 100
Falken ZIEX ZE329
82
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — better handling, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 81 vs 39 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 87 vs 48 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 89 vs 51 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 76 vs 43 on comfort.
Tire A · Falken ZIEX ZE329
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4
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ZIEX ZE329 or Pilot Sport 4?
Which is better in the wet, ZIEX ZE329 or Pilot Sport 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 89 vs 51 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, ZIEX ZE329 or Pilot Sport 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 87 vs 48 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, ZIEX ZE329 or Pilot Sport 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 70 vs 60 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, ZIEX ZE329 or Pilot Sport 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 76 vs 43 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, ZIEX ZE329 or Pilot Sport 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 71 vs 45 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