Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun is a summer tyre made in total of 150 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 215/50 R17 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 10mm narrower than the widest one (225). This tyre profile of 50 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 50% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 107.5mm sidewall height. In 215/50 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun - "W", which is good for speeds up to 270 km/h. In 215/50 R17, ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun usually competes against Advantage, which is a tyre from BFGoodrich with a rating of 68%, compared to 75% of the Falken in question.
Autobild Summer tyre test 2022 215/55 R17 good Ranked #5 of 21Securing a commendable 5th place among 21 contenders, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun was highly praised for its performance, earning an overall rating of 'Good'. The tire was celebrated for its exceptional aquaplaning characteristics, stable handling on wet surfaces, short braking distances, and dynamic handling on dry roads. Additionally, its quiet passing noise and affordable price were highlighted as significant advantages. The tire stood out in disciplines like longitudinal aquaplaning, comfort, and wet braking, where it performed best, asserting its prowess in crucial areas without any noted shortcomings in specific attributes.