Falken e.Ziex is a summer tyre made in total of 11 sizes, ranging from R17 to R17 - this particular dimension is R20, which means it fits to a 20 inch/508mm diameter wheel. 255/45 R20 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (215) and 0mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (255mm), which results in 114.75mm sidewall height. In 255/45 R20, there is only one possible speed index for Falken e.Ziex - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 255/45 R20, e.Ziex usually competes against Discoverer Winter, which is a tyre from Cooper with a rating of 69%, compared to 81% of the Falken in question. Latest test in 255/45 R20 was held by Automotorsport in 2023, where e.Ziex received rating "Very good" and finished on the 4. place. It was tested on a Kia EV6.
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (255/45 R20)
Automotorsport Summer tyre test 2023 255/45 R20 very good Ranked #4 of 10Securing 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.