Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and Michelin Primacy 4 Plus are Premium Touring Summer tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.

Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.

ZIEX-ZE310-EcoRun VS Primacy-4-Plus

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been seven tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these seven tests:

  • Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun finished ahead of the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus in one of the tests
  • Michelin Primacy 4 Plus finished ahead of the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun in six of the tests

While it might look like the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus is better than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during seven dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus stopped the vehicle in 1.11% less distance than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
36.84M
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
36.43M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:36.7M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 36.58M
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:37.4M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 36.9M
2024 Summer Tire Market Overview
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:36.5M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 36.3M
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:37.7M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 37.3M
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:36.5M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 36.3M
2024 AZ Summer Tire Test
225/45 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:34.3M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 33.6M
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:38.8M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 38M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was 0.43% faster around a lap than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
64.22s
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
64.5s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:52.04s Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 52.6s
2024 AZ Summer Tire Test
225/45 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:76.4s Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 76.4s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was 0.31% faster around a lap than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
97.25Km/H
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
96.95Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:116.2Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 115.1Km/H
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:78.3Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 78.8Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scored 5.56% more points than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
90 Points
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
85 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:90 Points Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 85 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus stopped the vehicle in 0.75% less distance than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
37.21M
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
36.93M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:33.88M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 32.88M
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:36.8M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 36.7M
2024 Summer Tire Market Overview
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:28M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 27.7M
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:32.6M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 31.1M
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:43.7M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 43.3M
2024 AZ Summer Tire Test
225/45 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:43.2M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 44.6M
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:42.3M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 42.2M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during two wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun stopped the vehicle in 3.61% less distance than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
36.05M
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
37.4M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:35.8M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 37.7M
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:36.3M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 37.1M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was 0.44% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
82.89s
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
83.26s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:86.58s Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 85.72s
2024 AZ Summer Tire Test
225/45 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:79.2s Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 80.8s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during zero wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was 0.7% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
70.85Km/H
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
71.35Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:74.5Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 74.5Km/H
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:67.2Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 68.2Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
95 Points
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
95 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling:

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:95 Points Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 95 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during zero wet circle tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun had 1.76% higher lateral wet grip than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
6.13m/s
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
6.24m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:6.13m/s Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 6.24m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun floated at a 0.94% higher speed than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
81.95Km/H
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
82.73Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:78.92Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 78.18Km/H
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:79.7Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 83.5Km/H
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:77.4Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 75.3Km/H
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:83.4Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 85.2Km/H
2024 AZ Summer Tire Test
225/45 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:79.2Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 81.9Km/H
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:93.1Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 92.3Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun slipped out at a 3.7% higher speed than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
5.67m/sec2
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
5.46m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:3.56m/sec2 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 3.42m/sec2
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:3.5m/sec2 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 3.6m/sec2
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:3.3m/sec2 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 2.9m/sec2
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:4.77m/sec2 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 4.79m/sec2
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:13.2m/sec2 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 12.6m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
100 Points
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
95 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

Noise

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during four noise tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus measured 1.14% quieter than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
72.02dB
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
71.2dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:71.6dB Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 70.3dB
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:71.9dB Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 70.5dB
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:71.4dB Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 70.7dB
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:73.7dB Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 72.7dB
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:71.5dB Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 71.8dB

Noise

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during one noise tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus measured 1.41% quieter than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
71dB
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
70dB
Internal noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2024 AZ Summer Tire Test
225/45 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:71dB Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 70dB

Tire Weight

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during one tire weight tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus weighed 4.44% less than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
9Kg
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
8.6Kg
Tire Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tire Weight: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:9Kg Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 8.6Kg

Wear

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during zero wear tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is predicted to cover 29.68% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
37633.33KM
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
53516.67KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:40800KM Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 61300KM
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:46300KM Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 60300KM
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:25800KM Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 38950KM

Value

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during one value tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun has a 5.63% better value based on dollars per 1000 warranted miles than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
2.85Price/1000
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
3.02Price/1000
Dollars/1000 miles based on mileage warranty, lower is better

Best In Value: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:2.85Price/1000 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 3.02Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during four price tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun cost 26.98% less than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
152.6
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
208.97
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:89.39 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 93.89
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:89 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 120
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:132 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 182
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:300 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 440

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus had a 4.14% lower rolling resistance than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
8.46kg / t
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
8.11kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:8.72kg / t Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 8.24kg / t
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:8.22kg / t Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 8.16kg / t
2024 AZ Summer Tire Test
225/45 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:8.9kg / t Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 7.6kg / t
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:8kg / t Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 8.42kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during two fuel consumption tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus used 2.52% less fuel than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
5.95l/100km
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
5.8l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:5.9l/100km Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 5.8l/100km
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:6l/100km Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 5.8l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus emitted 31.08% less particle wear matter than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
73.85mg/km/t
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
50.9mg/km/t
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:75.7mg/km/t Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 53.7mg/km/t
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun:72mg/km/t Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 48.1mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

In total the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun has been reviewed 100 times and drivers have given the tire 80% overall.

The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus has been reviewed 29 times and drivers have given the tire 80% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Best Review for the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Given 78% 195/65 R15 H on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
New silica and new model tire. I have bought them a few days ago.
Very silent. Most silent tires I had the last 20 years.
Nice handling.

Cheaper than most other brands.
(30euro cheaper than dunlop and 50 euro cheaper than michelin)

Euro label - C A A 67db for 195 65 15
Helpful 380 - tire reviewed on March 9, 2018
View all Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
Given 97% 235/45 R17 on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Coming from the Civics original tires Primacy 3 that’s lasted 25Kmls or just over 4 years, I don’t do a lot of miles daily but those Primacy 3 tires served me well with just the road noise being a little loud at times I liked the dry, wet, handling and comfort of these Michelin’s.

So with not a lot of info on the new Primacy 4Plus and needing 4tires I decided to go with these anyway as only £1.oo each dearer than the primacy 4 when I purchased, in for a penny in for a pound, these are the XL reinforced version I went for as they are a whole 1DB quieter than the non XL version... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 283 - tire reviewed on July 24, 2022
View all Michelin Primacy 4 Plus driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun performed better in dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], curved aquaplaning, value and price, while the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus performed better in dry braking, wet braking, wet handling [km/h], wet circle, straight aqua, noise, noise, tire weight, wear, rolling resistance, fuel consumption and abrasion.

Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in subj. wet handling, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Michelin Primacy 4 Plus seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Overall Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

Overall Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.