Comparison: Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun vs. Michelin Primacy 4 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Falken (75%). The first tyre test of Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun was done in 2018, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin Primacy 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun and the Primacy 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 70% of Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun has B wet grip rating, whereas 52% of Michelin Primacy 4 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun is made in Turkey and Primacy 4 is made in Spain/Germany/Poland.