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Ratings, dimensions, and construction details for the Falken Ziex ZE960 AS in size 195/50R15.
Technical specs
Size 195/50R15
- Mileage warranty
- 65,000-mile limited
- Load index
- 1,047 lbs (82)
- Max speed
- 149 MPH (V)
- Load range
- Standard (SL)
- UTQG
- –AA
- Wet traction
- A
- Temperature
- A
- Treadwear rating
- –
- Tire size
- 195/50R15
Editorial opinions for the model series
Independent magazine and lab tests, distilled into a quick conclusion plus the main strengths and weaknesses from each report.
2018
Conclusion: exemplary (1,5)
3rd place out of 20
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 195/65 R15
Further details available from Auto Bild- Excellent aquaplaning safety
- Good steering precision and stable handling in the dry. Short wet and dry braking. Low
- Relatively high rolling resistance
2018
Conclusion: exemplary (1,5)
6th place out of 47
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 195/65 R15
Further details available from Auto Bild2022
Conclusion: exemplary (1,5)
5th place out of 44
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 215/55 R17
Further details available from Auto Bild
2023Conclusion: exemplary (1,5)
6th place out of 45
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 205/55 R16 91V
Further details available from ADAC- Balanced
- Good on wet and dry roads (top mark.)
- Slight weaknesses in the environmental balance
- Weakness in efficiency
- Weaknesses in sustainability
2024
Conclusion: exemplary (1,5)
7th place out of 55
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 205/55 R16
Further details available from Auto Bild2021
Conclusion: good (1,6)
8th place out of 53
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 205/55 R16
Further details available from Auto Bild- Tyre Reviews2020
Conclusion: good (1,8)
3rd place out of 12
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 205/55 R16 94V
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Excellent
- Balanced results in the dry
- With the shortest wet braking distances on test and good aquaplaning resistance. Low
- Low subjective comfort and the highest rolling resistance on test
2022
Conclusion: good (1,8)
5th place out of 22
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 215/55 R17
Further details available from Auto Bild- High aquaplaning resistance
- Stable wet handling
- Short braking distances
- Dynamic dry handling
- Low noise
- Very high rolling resistance
2023
Conclusion: good (1,8)
3rd place out of 12
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 225/65 R17 106H
Further details available from Auto Bild Allrad- Good off-road qualities
- Dynamic off-road handling
- Good aquaplaning reserves
- Safe dry handling
- Short wet braking distances
- Average wet cornering grip
2024
Conclusion: good (2,3)
7th place out of 21
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 205/55 R16 91V
Further details available from Auto Bild- Good safety reserves against aquaplaning
- Dynamic dry handling
- Short dry braking distances
- Limited tread life
- Tyre Reviews2023
Conclusion: satisfactory (2,7)
6th place out of 13
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 205/55 R16 91V
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Good wet braking
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance
- Good dry handling
- Good levels of comfort
- Average dry braking
- High rolling resistance
2021
Conclusion: satisfactory (3,3)
6th place out of 10
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 215/60 R17 96V
Further details available from Auto Bild Allrad- Good aquaplaning resistance
- Stable safe wet cornering
- Short dry braking distances
- Average traction on gravel and mud
- High rolling resistance
2019Conclusion: satisfactory (3,4)
10th place out of 16
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 185/65 R15
Further details available from ADAC- Good in the dry and low wear
- Relatively weak in the wet
2024Conclusion: satisfactory (3,4)
10th place out of 16
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 215/55 R17
Further details available from ADAC- Auto Zeitung2024
Conclusion: satisfactory (3,5)
6th place out of 9
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 225/45 R17 94W
Further details available from Auto Zeitung- Older model suffers from high rolling resistance, meaning it will use more fuel than
2021
Conclusion: adequate (4,0)
15th place out of 20
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 205/55 R16 91V
Further details available from Auto Bild- Balanced handling and short braking in the dry
- Well priced
- Average steering precision and low grip in the wet
- al volante2020
Conclusion: adequate (4,1)
8th place out of 10
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 225/45 R17
Further details available from al volante- Low noise and high levels of comfort
- Average grip
2024
Conclusion: adequate (4,1)
8th place out of 10
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 225/55 R17 101V
Further details available from Auto Bild- Balanced stable driving behavior on dry surfaces
- Good safety margins in aquaplaning
- Low rolling resistance
- Affordable price level
- Understeering behavior on wet surfaces
- Delayed steering response
- Average deceleration on dry surfaces
2021Conclusion: adequate (4,2)
9th place out of 11
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 195/55 R16 87H
Further details available from Sport Auto- A very good aquaplaning resistance
- Sluggish steering
- Very long dry braking
- Oversteer in the wet
- Very high rolling resistance
- Auto Express2020
Conclusion: poor (4,6)
9th place out of 10
Tested tire: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 205/55 R16
Further details available from Auto Express- Although the Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun handled well in the dry
- Rolling resistance let it down
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