Comparison: Toyo Proxes Comfort vs. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5

The Toyo Proxes Comfort is a high performing summer tyre produced in Japan by Toyo. Known for its well-balanced handling on both wet and dry surfaces, standout features from its tests include its aquaplaning and dry handling capabilities. This tyre receives high praise for its low noise level, low rolling resistance, good dry braking, and affordability. However, it loses points for extended wet braking, average dry and wet handling capabilities and its mediocre aquaplaning and off-road capabilities. It secures a 14th position in the ADAC tyre test, out of 50, indicating its relative proficiency compared to the competition. Our overall rating for this tyre stands at 66%.

Conversely, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun, an offering from Falken, is also a summer tyre which excels in different areas. Built in Turkey, it stands out for its aquaplaning performance, low rolling resistance, dry handling, and gravel traction. In the Autobild test, it landed the 8th position out of 53 tires evaluated, further proving its superiority. In ADAC's tyre test, it even secures the 6th position amongst 50 tyres. The Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun is particularly lauded for aquaplaning safety, dynamic dry handling, good off-road handling and its dry braking. It only falls short in terms of limited tread life and slightly increased rolling resistance. It carries a rating of 75% in our assessment.

Notably, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun has been replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320, which might provide an even better performance.

In conclusion, both Toyo and Falken offer robust options for the touring summer tyre category. The Toyo Proxes Comfort offers safety and peace of mind with its well-balanced handling abilities but falls short in aquaplaning and general handling. On the other hand, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun impresses with its dynamic dry handling, superior aquaplaning reserves, and comfort, only slightly hindered by its tread life and efficiency.

When comparing mutual test positions, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun outperforms the Toyo Proxes Comfort consistently. Therefore, in terms of overall test results, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun emerges as the winner.