Falken is a brand that still isn’t quite a “household name” but they’ve been building their presence for some time as a premium sub-brand from Sumitomo Rubber Industries. Over the last few years, the Ziex ZE960 A/S from Falken has proven itself to be a great all-around all-season tire for sedans, coupes, and crossovers, that want great handling, a generous tread life warranty, a quiet, forgiving ride, and dependable traction in wet or dry conditions.
But is this the right tire for you and your ride? Let’s take a look in this Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S review.
Features and Benefits
All-season tires are meant for year-round use, which means they need certain features to handle dry, wet, and winter weather. Here’s what the Ziex ZE960 A/S has to allow for strong all-season performance.
- Innovative Flask Siping design delivers superb resistance to hydroplaning
- Canyon Groove technology in tread enhances winter traction
- Asymmetric tread pattern for great grip in wet or dry conditions
- Tread pitch is computer-tuned for low road noise
- Advanced tread formulation enhances chemical bonds as the tire heats up, but stays pliable at low temperatures for winter traction
Available in 53 different sizes for a wide range of fitments, the Ziex ZE960 A/S is also backed by an up to 65,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty depending on the tire’s speed rating.
Pros and Cons
With the Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S, the pros truly outweigh the cons.
Pros
- Predictable traction and handling in wet or dry weather
- Great road manners, handling, ride quality
- 65,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty for H- and V-rated sizes, and 45,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty for W-rated sizes
- Wide range of sizes from 15” to 20”
Cons
- Not the best performance in heavy snow
- Some drivers have reported higher road noise and fuel usage
SimpleTire’s view on Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S tires
At SimpleTire, we’re big fans of tires like the Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S. We think of this tire as a do-all solution for a lot of drivers, a lot of vehicles and a lot of situations. It may not deliver the precise handling and braking traction of a summer or ultra-high-performance tire, but it more than makes up for that with great road manners, a quiet, comfortable ride and long tread life with a generous warranty. Best of all, the Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S is more affordable than much of the competition, but punches way above its weight class when it comes to price vs. performance. All in all, a great value for sedans, coupes, minivans, and crossovers.
Vehicles the Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S is a good replacement tire for
While not used as original equipment on any vehicle, the Ziex ZE960 A/S is ideal for year-round use. If you drive an Audi A4, Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Cruze, Dodge Grand Caravan, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Forte, Nissan Altima, Toyota Avalon, or Volkswagen Passat then the Ziex ZE960 A/S should be a great fit for your ride.
