Falken e.Ziex

Strengths

Exceptional braking performance on both wet and dry asphalt, ensuring very short stopping distances.

Overall, delivers outstanding safety in varied conditions, providing reliable performance on both wet and dry roads.

Low rolling resistance design results in a quiet and efficient ride.

Weaknesses

Shows a slightly sluggish steering response, which can affect rapid maneuvering.

Exhibits an increased risk of aquaplaning in wet curves, particularly when encountering puddles.

Performance Analysis: Falken e.Ziex

This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.

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Dry braking

Wet braking

Exterior noise

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Wet handling

Aquaplaning - cross

Timeline

2023

Falken e.Ziex was launched

2023

Falken e.Ziex was tested 1x (Automotorsport)

2025

Falken e.Ziex was tested 2x (Automotorsport,...)

1970

Falken e.Ziex got replaced by 0

Sizes

Falken e.Ziex is made in 34 sizes, starting from 165/65 R15 up to 265/45 R21.

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Falken e.Ziex in tyre tests

All tyre tests where Falken e.Ziex was featured:

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Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 215/55 R18
good
Ranked #5 of 8

Falken E.Ziex secured the 5th position out of 8 competitors in the test, earning a final rating of "Good." This specific EV tire excelled in rolling resistance, demonstrating its exceptional energy efficiency. It also offered good aquaplaning reserves and impressive dry road dynamics. However, it presented moderate wet grip and satisfactory mileage performance, indicating some room for improvement in those areas.

Name	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	1-	2+	1-
Falken e.Ziex	2-	2	2-
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Automotorsport Summer tyre test 2025 215/55 R17
very good
Ranked #2 of 6

Finishing in 2nd place out of 6 competitors, the Falken E.Ziex achieved a final rating of 'Very good' in the recent test. It demonstrated outstanding safety in both wet and dry conditions, showcasing the best braking performance in these scenarios. Additionally, it delivered dynamic yet secure cornering on wet surfaces, along with a comfortable ride and low rolling resistance. Despite its minor drawback related to aquaplaning safety, the tyre impressed testers with its overall performance, particularly excelling in dry braking, dry handling, and wet braking. Verbal noise during cornering and aquaplaning were noted as areas for potential improvement.

Name	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Running costs
Best values in test	9.4	9.5	10.0	10.0
Falken e.Ziex	9.0	9.5	8.7	7.4
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Automotorsport Summer tyre test 2023 255/45 R20
very good
Ranked #4 of 10

Securing a commendable fourth place among ten competitors, the Falken e.Ziex tire excelled in the summer motorsport event, earning a final rating of "Very good." Reviewers praised its exceptionally short braking distances on both wet and dry asphalt, its very low rolling resistance, and its quiet rolling noise, highlighting these as its standout features. Particularly, the tire was unmatched in exterior noise level, rolling resistance, and wet braking performance. However, it did face some critique for its focus on safety and efficiency attributes, which led to a somewhat sluggish response and an increased risk of sliding when navigating through puddles in turns. Despite these observations, the overall performance of the Falken e.Ziex was highly rated, setting a strong standard for its category.