Falken ZIEX ZE320 is a summer tyre made in total of 20 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 225/45 R18 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (195) and 20mm narrower than the widest one (245). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 101.25mm sidewall height. In 225/45 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Falken ZIEX ZE320 - "W", which is good for speeds up to 270 km/h. In 225/45 R18, ZIEX ZE320 usually competes against Quadraxer 3, which is a tyre from Kleber with a rating of %, compared to 62% of the Falken in question.
Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18 good Ranked #7 of 13The Falken Ziex ZE320 finished in 7th place out of 13 competitors, earning a final rating of "Good" in this summer tire evaluation. It excelled with exceptional driving dynamics and short braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces while maintaining a quiet rolling noise. However, its performance was somewhat hampered by limited mileage. The tire demonstrated remarkable prowess, particularly in dry braking and wet handling, showcasing its strengths in these crucial safety areas.