In this comparison, we will take a look at two popular touring summer tyres: the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun and the Michelin Primacy 4. The Primacy 4 is the successor to the Michelin Primacy 3, and now replaced with the Michelin Primacy 4+. Both tyres have been tested in several mutual tests to determine their strengths and weaknesses, and we have summarized the data below.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
Manufactured in Turkey, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun is a touring summer tyre with an
87% rating on our site. In the Autobild test, this tyre ranked 8th out of 53 total tyres, with its best features being
longitudal aquaplaning, comfort, and wet braking. In the Autobild test of 2022, the tyre received praises for its good aquaplaning properties, stable wet handling, short braking distances, and dynamic dry handling. However, the ZE310 Ecorun had an increased rolling resistance in this test. It also secured the 8th position in Autozeitung and AutoMotorSport tests and the 5th position in the ACE test.
Michelin Primacy 4
With a
90% rating on our site, the Michelin Primacy 4 is a touring summer tyre made in Spain, Germany, and Poland. In the Autobild test, this tyre ranked 5th out of 53 total tyres tested, with its best features being
dry handling, comfort, dry braking and gravel traction. In the Autobild 2022 test, the Primacy 4 was commended for its convincing handling qualities, good aquaplaning reserves, short braking distances, high mileage, and low rolling resistance. However, its high price level was criticized. This tyre ranked 4th in Autozeitung, 1st in Firmenauto, and 3rd in AutoMotorSport tests, showcasing its consistency in performance.
Comparison Summary
Comparing the two tyres, the
Michelin Primacy 4 appears to outperform the
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun in most tests, scoring higher overall and having consistently better features. Among its many strengths, the Primacy 4 excels in dry handling, dry braking, and comfort. On the other hand, the ZE310 Ecorun shines in longitudinal aquaplaning, wet braking, and comfort, but it has a higher rolling resistance.
However, it is essential to consider that the Michelin Primacy 4 comes at a higher price point compared to the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun. Depending on your budget and priorities, each tyre offers its own set of advantages. For more information and detailed test results, visit the specific tyre pages of Falken and Michelin.
