215/55 R17 Falken e.Ziex variants
Falken e.Ziex is a summer tyre made in total of 31 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 215/55 R17 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 50mm narrower than the widest one (265). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 118.25mm sidewall height. In 215/55 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Falken e.Ziex - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 215/55 R17, e.Ziex usually competes against Wintrac Pro, which is a tyre from Vredestein with a rating of 62%, compared to 90% of the Falken in question. Latest test in 215/55 R17 was held by Automotorsport in 2025, where e.Ziex received rating "Very good" and finished on the 2. place. It was tested on a Audi A5.
Falken e.Ziex is made in 31 sizes, starting from 185/55 R15 up to 265/45 R21.
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Falken e.Ziex in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (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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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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215/55 R17 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)
# | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Premium | £122 94 V + 1 | |||
| 2. | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Premium | £140 98 Y | |||
| 3. | Continental UltraContact NXT | Premium | £135 98 W | |||
| 4. | Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Premium | £107 94 V + 5 | |||
| 5. | Pirelli Cinturato (C3) | Premium | £136 98 W | |||
| 6. | Michelin Primacy 5 | Premium | £131 94 V + 2 | |||
| 7. | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2! Newer model available: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) | Premium | £150 94 V | |||
| 8. | Michelin Primacy 4! Newer model available: Michelin Primacy 4+ | Premium | £300 94 V + 6 | |||
| 9. | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 | Premium | £157 94 W + 1 | |||
| 10. | Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 2 | Premium | £114 94 W + 1 | |||
| 11. | Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7 | Premium | £121 94 V | |||
| 12. | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Premium | £88 94 + 10 | |||
| 13. | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Premium | £118 98 W | |||
| 14. | Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | Premium | £135 94 Y + 1 | |||
| 15. | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Upper-middle | £90 94 W + 2 |
