Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S review
Relative score from owner reviews only
Better than 54% of the all-season tires we score.
Owners 66 · 40 reviews analysed
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Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S has a Relative Score of 67 out of 100 among all-season tires. 40 owner reviews rate it 66 out of 100.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
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
66/100From 40 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 40 owner reviews found online.
Reviewers are overwhelmingly positive about the Falken Ziex ZE960 AS, praising it as a quiet, smooth, well-gripping all-season tire that delivers near-premium wet and dry performance at a low price. A small number of reports of premature wear, dry rot, tread separation, noise and flat-spotting temper the otherwise enthusiastic consensus, and a few buyers question long-term durability.
Pros
- Exceptional value: many reviewers describe it as a strong performer for the money, with one noting four tires for around $400 and others comparing it favorably to Continental, Michelin, Pirelli and factory OEM tires.
- Confident wet-weather traction: users report no hydroplaning, stability in heavy rain at freeway speeds (one cites 80 mph) and no slippage.
- Strong dry grip and handling: reviewers cite responsive cornering, stability on windy mountain and canyon roads, and impressive braking and launch grip.
- Quiet, smooth and comfortable ride: several say it is quieter than factory tires, previous replacement tires or run-flats, and it is easy to balance.
- Good all-weather confidence: some owners report secure handling in snow and ice, though a few have not yet tested winter conditions.
Cons
- Durability and treadwear concerns: one owner reported 32k miles on a 45k-mile warranty, and another found the tire wore noticeably faster than its predecessor, the ZE950.
- Reliability issues in isolated cases: dry rot began after about 2.5 years despite a 6-year warranty, and tread separation was reported in one case.
- Noise and ride quirks for some: one reviewer in size 245/45-18 reported a constant moan or ring and off-road-like sound when slowing.
- Flat-spotting overnight was reported by the same 245/45-18 owner.
- Unsatisfactory warranty and customer service experience: one owner was offered only a 25% discount on a replacement set after the failure.
Worth knowing
- The tire has been fitted to a broad range of vehicles, from older cars such as a 2001 Accord and 2002 Camaro Z28 to a Mazda3, Mazda6, Toyota Corolla S, Acura TSX, Mercedes C300 and Alfa Romeo Giulia. Reviewers on these sport-oriented sedans most often highlighted grip, stability and ride quality.
- Several owners of performance-oriented cars reported upgrades over previous tires: the Mazda3 owner over Uniroyal TigerPaw GTZ2 tires, the TSX owner over Nittos, and another owner over run-flats. The reported improvements were in noise, smoothness and cornering stability.
- The only size-specific complaint came from the 245/45-18 owner, who reported noise and flat-spotting. Reviews rarely list sizes, so size-related conclusions are limited.
Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 640 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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