Falken ZIEX ZE320 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 98% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 81 · 132 reviews analysed Road tests 84 · 8 tests
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Falken ZIEX ZE320 has a Relative Score of 82 out of 100 among summer tires. In 9 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 2 times and in the top three 3 times. Testers rate it best for dry (95) and weakest for treadwear (69). 132 owner reviews rate it 81 out of 100. 81% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 2 wear tests: about 37,000 km (23,000 miles) on average, newest 2026.
- Strength: Dry 95 — 1st of 16 (2026 ADAC Summer tire Test), 1st of 8 (2026 Auto Express Summer tire Test)
- Strength: Comfort 87 — 1st of 6 (2026 Die Reifentester Summer tire Test - 235/55 R18), 6th of 20 (2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance tire Test)
- Strength: Wet 86 — 1st of 8 (2026 Auto Express Summer tire Test), 1st of 6 (2026 Die Reifentester Summer tire Test - 235/55 R18)
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
81/100From 132 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
84/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 132 owner reviews found online.
The Falken ZIEX ZE320 is generally well-received as a high-value, mid-range tire that frequently rivals premium brands in comfort, noise suppression, and grip. While most users praise its impressive wet and dry handling and smooth ride quality, a few report mixed experiences regarding high-temperature performance, tread wear, and fuel efficiency.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and smooth absorption of road imperfections
- Low noise levels and quiet highway performance
- Strong dry and wet grip inspiring driver confidence
- Excellent value for money compared to premium alternatives
Cons
- Potential decrease in grip and performance under very high asphalt temperatures
- Significantly worse fuel consumption reported by some drivers
- Faster-than-expected front tread wear on certain vehicle applications
Worth knowing
- Users driving front-wheel-drive (FWD) diesel and hybrid sedans noted predictable, manageable front-axle wear patterns.
- Specific fitments on vehicles like the VW Touran resulted in shorter-than-expected mileage (around 8,000 miles) for front tires.
9 published test appearances (8 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Vi Bilagare Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 10 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rough Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 9th of 10 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
2026 ADAC Summer tire Test · 225/50R17
5th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 13th of 16 | |
| Wear | 10th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 8th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 5th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | 5th of 16 |
Source: ADAC
2026 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 8 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 8 |
Source: Auto Express
2026 Die Reifentester Summer tire Test - 235/55 R18 · 235/55 R18
2nd of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 6 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 6 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 6 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 1st of 6 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 6 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 2nd of 6 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 1st of 6 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 3rd of 6 | |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 3rd of 6 |
Source: Die Reifentester
2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring tire Test · 205/55 R17
1st of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 7 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 7 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 1st of 7 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 3rd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 1st of 7 | |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 7th of 7 |
Source: Die Reifentester
2025 Summer and All Season Combined tire Test · 225/45 R17
13th of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 13th of 14 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 14 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 10th of 14 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 7th of 14 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 14th of 14 | |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 3rd of 14 |
Source: UTAC
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance tire Test · 225/40 R18
7th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 20 | |
| Wet Circle | 8th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 13th of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 14th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 17th of 20 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 6th of 20 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 20 | |
| Value | 13th of 20 | |
| Wear | 10th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 13th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 Summer tire Test Shootout · 225/40 R18
7th of 52
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 52 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 52 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 UTAC / Aftonbladet Summer & All-Season Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17
13th of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 14 | |
| Interior Noise | 1st of 14 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 14 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 9th of 14 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 2nd of 14 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 13th of 14 |
Source: UTAC / Aftonbladet
Falken ZIEX ZE320 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| UTQG | 300 A A |
| EU label: wet grip | A |
| EU label: energy | C in 92% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 66–68 dB |
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