Falken Ziex ZE-914 Ecorun review, test and rating

Summer tyre for compact cars and MPV’s, the Falken Ziex ZE914 Ecorun offers sportiness, comfort and economy all in the same tyre.

Sporty. Good road holding on dry surfaces. Stiff shoulder blocks enhance directional and cornering stability.  

Comfort. Low noise levels. The tyre’s ability to absorb road imperfections improves driving comfort.

Economy. The high polymer silica compound effectively reduces heat generation which lowers the tyre’s rolling resistance. Higher mileage performance. Wear indicators let drivers know when to rotate their tyres. 

Summer tyre for compact cars and MPVs, the Vredestein Sportrac 5 combines a unique appearance with a sporty driving style and comfort.

Design. Unique asymmetric tread and shoulder design by Giugiaro.

Sporty. The Handling Tuned Sidewall principle (HTS) offers an alert steering response and excellent handling. A larger footprint ensures superior wet and dry handling.

Comfort. The distribution of the tyre’s shoulder blocks reduces interior and exterior noise levels.

Summer tyre for compact cars, MPV’s and family cars, the Fulda EcoControl HP offers a safe, economical drive at an affordable price.

Economy. Since the Eco-Tread design needs less energy to roll, it helps reduce fuel consumption.  The tread design ensures even wear to offer a higher mileage.

Safety. Increased road contact significantly improves dry braking.

Summer tyre for city, compact and family cars, the Toyo NanoEnergy 2 combines low fuel consumption with driving comfort.

Economy. The lighter tyre design and active polymer compound offer a lower rolling resistance and fuel savings.  Higher mileage performance than the Toyo Proxes Ne.

Comfort. The tread design offers improved driving comfort. Lower noise levels.  

Summer tyre for city and compact cars, the Kumho Solus KH17 offers driving comfort and good road holding.

Safety. Good road holding on wet roads thanks to three wide circumferential grooves that efficiently drain water.

Driving. Steering stability ensured by the tread design’s wave-shaped sipes.

Comfort. Low sound levels and an enjoyable drive.

Summer tyre for sports cars, the Kumho Ecsta SPT KU31 offers race-derived tyre technology.

Driving. Stability at high speed thanks to the directional tread pattern.

Safety. Lateral ribs reduce the risk of aquaplaning. Notches in the circumferential grooves improve road holding on wet surfaces. Protection of rims.

Comfort. Low noise levels.

Summer tyre for compact cars and MPV’s, the Toyo Proxes CF1 provides driving stability and comfort.

Safety. The asymmetric tread design and four circumferential grooves ensure the Toyo Proxes CF1 drains water efficiently and delivers excellent aquaplaning resistance.

Driving.  A wide central tread and rigid shoulder blocks offer a fast steering response in both wet and dry conditions.

Comfort and longevity. The central tread compound generates less rolling noise and delivers a high mileage performance.

Summer tyre designed for a large range of vehicles, the Kumho Ecsta HM KH31 offers a safe, comfortable drive.

Driving. The tread design with three wide grooves provides high speed stability.

Safety. Reduced risk of aquaplaning thanks to the sinusoidal grooves providing better water drainage.

Comfort. Low noise levels. An enjoyable drive.

Summer tyre for hatchbacks and family cars, the Firestone Firehawk TZ300 tyre further enhances the performances of its predecessor, the Firehawk TZ200.

Strengths

• Reliable braking on wet and dry roads.
• Resists aquaplaning.
• Noise comfort.

The Avon ZV5 is a high-performance summer tyre for large saloons and sports cars. It has good handling and comfort.

Driving. With its asymmetrical tread pattern and wide open slots on the shoulders, the Avon ZV5 tyre provides good road holding on dry surfaces and good steering stability.

Comfort. The special tri-sector asymmetrical tread pattern reduces rolling noise.

Economy. Low rolling resistance.

Summer tyre designed for high-performance cars and road-going saloons, the Hankook Ventus Prime 2 K115 combines safety, energy efficiency and longevity.

Safety. Thanks to GripTech technology and the triple radius profile, the Hankook Ventus Prime 2 K115 offers good handling on wet roads and at high speeds.

Drive. Grip on acceleration and in corners, good handling.

Energy efficiency. Low rolling resistance due to the latest generation rubber compound.

The summer tyre for a large range of cars, from city to family saloons, the Hankook Optimo K425 Kinergy eco tyre focuses on driving comfort and energy efficiency.

Energy efficiency. Thanks to a combination of rubbers integrating silica nanoparticles, the Hankook Optimo K425 Kinergy eco tyre offers reduced rolling-resistance, meaning long-term fuel-savings.

Driving Comfort. Optimisation of the pitch sequence reduces rolling-noise; an advantage for passenger comfort.

Drive. Driving is made more pleasurable through the use of wide shoulder blocks and an increased contact area. Impeccable road handling, on dry as well as wet surfaces thanks to lateral shoulder grooves and biting edges.

Safety. Grip on wet surfaces is ensured by three wide circumferential grooves.

A dynamic looking summer sports tyre, the Firestone Firehawk SZ90µ offers an asymmetrical tread for a fun and sporty drive.

Drive. The Firestone Firehawk SZ90µ ensures cornering traction and control thanks to the stiffness of the blocks. Good driving precision.

Safety. Reduced risk of aquaplaning with good evacuation of water thanks to the wide grooves.

Designed for hatchbacks, the Uniroyal Rain Expert tyre guarantees safety on both wet and dry roads.

Safety. Specially angled sipes improve grip and reduce braking distances on dry and wet roads.

Resists aquaplaning. Wider, double concave grooves in the centre of the tread improve water evacuation.

A high-performance summer tyre, the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo K107 tyre offers sensitive driving and safety.

Drive. Wave-shaped outer grooves and variable lateral angles for optimal handling.

Safety. Braking ensured on wet and dry roads thanks to the longitudinal stiffness of the tread.

Traction. Traction and low rolling resistance due to a new high dispersion silica compound.

The latest in the range, the Falken Ziex ZE 912 tyre is suitable for sports driving without sacrificing comfort.

Safety. Good tyre’s grip on wet roads thanks to its asymmetrical tread pattern.

Drive. Sports handling, especially in corners; optimal stability on dry roads.

Comfort. Low road noise.

Summer tyre for city cars, small family cars, executive cars and MPV's. The Kleber Dynaxer HP3 stands out with its its long lasting capabilities, and low rolling resistance.

Economy. Thanks to an innovating mix of different rubbers, the Kleber Dynaxer HP3 offers a good compromise between grip, use and rolling resistance. The result is extended usage and savings on fuel.

Safety. Large lengthwise grooves reduce the risk of aquaplaning.

Summer tyre for MPV’s, the economical Semperit Direction Sport guarantees a comfortable ride.

Comfort. With its varying tread lengths positioned in the tread centre and shoulder, the Semperit Speed Comfort provides a comfortable ride on all road surfaces.

Economy. The low rolling resistance compound offers fuel savings.  

Safety. Wide circumferential grooves efficiently clear water to reduce the risk of aquaplaning.

Designed for compact cars, MPVs and family cars, the BFGoodrich g-Grip tyre combines driving pleasure and safety.

Drive. A pleasure to drive on dry surfaces due to good tyre grip and solid shoulders for optimal steering control.

Safety. Safety ensured on wet roads, thanks to:

• directional sculpture and a tread with unique cutting enabling optimal water evacuation;
• exclusive flame-shaped sculpture enabling the residual water film to be broken.

Summer tyre for sports cars, the Vredestein Sportrac 3 boasts a unique Giugiaro tread design.

Driving. The Vredestein Sportrac 3 offers a sportier driving performance and superior dry road holding thanks to the Handling Tuned Sidewall (HTS) technology which ensures minimum sidewall distortion and a maximum resistance to lateral forces. Wide shoulders and 3D V-shaped tread blocks in the tread centre deliver outstanding performance when cornering.

Safety. The even pressure distribution reduces braking distances on both wet and dry roads. The rounded footprint and the High Silica Solution V tread compound improve water dispersion and reduce the risk of aquaplaning.

Design. A stylish looking tyre designed by Giugiaro designers.

Summer tyre for sports cars, the Kumho Ecsta SPT KU31 offers race-derived tyre technology.

Driving. Stability at high speed thanks to the directional tread pattern.

Safety. Lateral ribs reduce the risk of aquaplaning. Notches in the circumferential grooves improve road holding on wet surfaces. Protection of rims.

Comfort. Low noise levels.

An ultra high-performance tyre, the Hankook Ventus Prime K105 combines driving pleasure, comfort and safety due to its asymmetrical tread pattern.

Traction. Asymmetrical tread pattern offering optimal traction on both wet and dry surfaces.

Safety. Reduced risk of aquaplaning thanks to the new silica-based rubber compound and a sophisticated groove system.

Drive. Outer shoulder blocks that enhance cornering reliability and optimise tyre handling at high speeds.

Comfort. Very good noise comfort.

Designed for a wide range of cars, the Nokian Line summer tyre delivers high levels of safety on wet and dry roads.

Safety. Cross sipes designed to retain water and the shape of lateral and longitudinal grooves that facilitate water evacuation ensure excellent wet grip, even when worn. “Swoop Grooves” can store more water to reduce the risk of aquaplaning.

Handling.  Cross sipes combined with the firm rib near the outer shoulder improve driving stability. Driving precision is accentuated by the double blocks that stiffen the outer part of the tyre.

Comfort. The asymmetric tread design adds to driving comfort.