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Comparison: Falken ZIEX ZE320 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%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 4+ has a better rating of 78% compared to 77% of the Falken ZIEX ZE320. The first tyre test of Falken ZIEX ZE320 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin Primacy 4+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2025 225/50 R17 test, where both the ZIEX ZE320 and the Primacy 4+ were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ZIEX ZE320 is made in Turkey and Primacy 4+ is made in Spain.

Test Profile

Falken
ZIEX ZE320
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Number of tests
7
13
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
5.6
4.3
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
59
127

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 13 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Dry braking
Falken ZIEX ZE320
99%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Dry handling
Falken ZIEX ZE320
99%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Dry handling - objective
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Dry Handling Objective
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
98%
Wet
Confidence
Falken ZIEX ZE320
94%
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken ZIEX ZE320
88%
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken ZIEX ZE320
97%
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Wet braking
Falken ZIEX ZE320
89%
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Wet handling
Falken ZIEX ZE320
99%
Michelin Primacy 4+
93%
Wet handling - objective
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Wet circle cornering
Falken ZIEX ZE320
94%
Michelin Primacy 4+
93%
Wet Handling Objective
Falken ZIEX ZE320
91%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken ZIEX ZE320
99%
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Exterior noise
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Interior noise
Falken ZIEX ZE320
98%
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Costs
Confidence
Falken ZIEX ZE320
87%
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Fuel Consumption
Falken ZIEX ZE320
94%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Mileage
Falken ZIEX ZE320
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
89%
Rolling resistance
Falken ZIEX ZE320
93%
Michelin Primacy 4+
98%
Price/value
Falken ZIEX ZE320
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
Summer
2025225/50 R17View

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