Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Vredestein Ultrac
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 Vredestein Ultrac to find out which tire is best for your own driving.
There are a few basic differences between the two tires. The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is an Premium-Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Vredestein Ultrac is an High-Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars
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 ten tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | four | |
| Vredestein Ultrac | six |
While it might look like the Vredestein Ultrac 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 nine tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac stopped the vehicle in 1.2% less distance than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Dry Braking: Vredestein Ultrac
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac was 0.17% faster around a lap than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Vredestein Ultrac
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was 0.31% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
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 Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun stopped the vehicle in 0.73% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Wet Braking: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and Vredestein Ultrac performed equally well in wet braking - concrete tests.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Both tires performed equally well
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during three wet handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac was 2.74% faster around a wet lap than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Vredestein Ultrac
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac was 1.33% faster around a wet lap than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Ultrac
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac scored 5% more points than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Vredestein Ultrac
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was 0.34% faster around a wet circle than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Wet Circle: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac floated at a 0.9% higher speed than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Straight Aqua: Vredestein Ultrac
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac slipped out at a 2.17% higher speed than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Vredestein Ultrac
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun scored 5% more points than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during three noise tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun measured 0.56% quieter than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Noise: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and Vredestein Ultrac performed equally well in noise tests.
Best In Noise: Both tires performed equally well
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Wear
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during three wear tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is predicted to cover 35.05% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Wear: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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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 44.23% better value based on dollars per 1000 warranted miles than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Value: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Price
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during four price tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun cost 6.15% less than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Price: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac had a 2.05% lower rolling resistance than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Vredestein Ultrac
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac used 1.67% less fuel than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Vredestein Ultrac
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun emitted 29.89% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Abrasion: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun highly for confident wet and dry grip, very low road noise, solid comfort, and excellent value, with many also reporting respectable to strong tread life. Handling is described as stable and predictable with good braking, making it a safe, well-rounded daily tire across varied cars and conditions. A minority report downsides: notably higher rolling resistance (worse fuel economy) and softer sidewalls that can reduce steering precision or initial turn-in. Overall sentiment is strongly positive for a mid-range tire that punches above its price.
Based on 113 reviews with an average rating of 80%
Vredestein Ultrac Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Vredestein Ultrac highly, praising its confident wet grip (including aquaplaning resistance), solid dry performance, and comfortable, quiet ride. Handling is described as predictable and safe, with several noting good value versus premium rivals. A minority report faster-than-expected tread wear, and a few mention noise or steering feel, but these are less common. Overall sentiment skews positive given the high number of strong reviews.
Based on 23 reviews with an average rating of 77%
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
Conclusion
In conclusion the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun performed better in dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet circle, subj. comfort, noise, wear, value, price and abrasion, while the Vredestein Ultrac performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, rolling resistance and fuel consumption.
Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in dry handling, wet braking - concrete and 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 Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 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: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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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.