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1. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Upper-middle2. Nokian WetProof Upper-middle
Comparison: Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun vs. Nokian WetProof
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In this comparison, we will be evaluating two prominent summer tyres: the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun and the Nokian WetProof. Both tyres possess a rating of 87% on our website and are well-regarded for their performance in various conditions.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun is a touring tyre made in Turkey, offering excellent performance on both wet and dry surfaces. According to the 2018 Autobild test, the ZE310 is praised for its balanced performance and highest ratings on wet and dry roads, but it shows slight weaknesses in environmental impact, efficiency, and sustainability.
Among all the tests, the Falken tire ranked 6th in the ADAC test out of 50 tyres, 8th in the Autozeitung test out of 10 tyres, 9th in the Firmenauto test out of 11 tyres, and 8th in the Autobild test out of 53 tyres. The tyre particuarly excels in aquaplaning resistance and dry handling according to ACE.
Nokian WetProof
The Nokian WetProof is a summer tyre manufactured in Finland. This tyre delivers an excellent performance on both wet and dry roads. According to the Autobild 2018 test, the WetProof receives praise for its balanced performance, efficient driving, and excellent performance on wet and dry roads. However, it has weaknesses in mileage, wear, and slight weaknesses in sustainability.
For the Nokian WetProof, it ranked 5th in the ADAC test out of 50, 6th in the Autozeitung test out of 10, 2nd in the Firmenauto test out of 11, and 6th in the Autobild test out of 53 tyres. Nokian WetProof excels in exterior noise, wet handling, and wet braking according to various tests.
Verdict
Overall, the Nokian WetProof performs slightly better in mutual tests compared to the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun. Both tyres, however, have been commended for their exceptional performance on wet and dry roads.
In summary, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun has some weaknesses in efficiency, environmental impact, and sustainability, while being praised for its aquaplaning resistance and handling on dry surfaces. On the other hand, Nokian WetProof shows minor weaknesses in mileage, wear, and sustainability, but earns high marks for noise levels, wet braking, and handling performances.
If you are in search for a well-rounded summer tyre, both the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun and the Nokian WetProof are worthy options. While the Nokian WetProof has slightly better overall test rankings, choosing between these two tyres will ultimately depend upon your preference for specific features and performance aspects.
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1. Nokian WetProof 5.64
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Best rating in test
1. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Exemplary2. Nokian WetProof Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian WetProof Recommended2. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Still recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet side guide
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Dry lane changing
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Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Nokian WetProof 68 dB
Offroad
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Rating: Good | 2,7 | 2,1 | |||||
| Nokian Wetproof Rating: Good | 2,9 | 2,0 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 146 | 134 | |||||
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Rating: Satisfactory | 120 | 104 | |||||
| Nokian Wetproof Rating: Good | 124 | 114 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 8,9 | 8,9 | 8,7 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Rating: Satisfactory | 7,0 | 7,8 | 6,9 | 3 | 7 | ||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Good | 8,2 | 8,5 | 7,6 | 7 | 10 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun | 35,8 | 31,4 | |||||
| Nokian Wetproof | 35,1 | 31,7 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Running costs | |
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| Best values in test | 153 | 66 | 51 | 19 | 10 | 17 | |
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Rating: Recommended | 146 | 59 | 48 | 15 | 7 | 17 | |
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Highly recommended | 153 | 66 | 45 | 17 | 8 | 17 | |
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 8,8 | 9,1 | 9,3 | 9,7 | |||
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Rating: Still recommended | 7,7 | 7,9 | 8,0 | 5,5 | |||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Recommended | 8,8 | 9,0 | 9,0 | 6,5 | |||
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