Falken Ziex Tires

The Falken Ziex tires were first introduced in 1996 by the Japanese tire manufacturer and have been in the market for a long time now. Most Ziex tires are designed and engineered to offer year-round performance and utilize the latest tire technology and design to offer enhanced driving performance and smooth, quiet, and comfortable rides. The Ziex line of tires caters to different vehicle segments, which include passenger cars, coupes, sedans, CUVs, SUVs, and light trucks. Additionally, the Falken Ziex line of tires is known for its impressive handling, longevity, and traction performance. Let’s take a closer look at the popular Ziex tires to know in detail about their capabilities, features, technologies, and other great insights.

Falken Ziex CT60 A/S

The Falken Ziex CT60 A/S is a great performance-oriented all-season tire that’s designed for use on CUVs and SUVs like Chevrolet Equinox, Kia Sorento, Lexus RX, Ford Edge, Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester, GMC Terrain, Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and others. The tire is engineered to offer a long-lasting tread life and year-round traction performance. Falken has also focused on areas like handling, stability, and protection during rough weather conditions and unwanted obstacles. It is available in 16- to 22-inch rim sizes to match the compatibility with a larger number of CUVs and SUVs on the market, and is backed by a 65,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty. Many great features and technologies enhance the tire’s performance in dry, wet, and light winter weather conditions. Its asymmetrical tread pattern features polygonal-shaped inside grooves for increased wet and snow traction, while the highly rigid outside shoulder ribs improve handling and stability. Thanks to the four wide circumferential grooves, the tire evacuates water from the contact patch area for increased wet traction and prevents hydroplaning. For wear resistance, the Ziex CT60 A/S tire comes with patented 3D Canyon Sipes that interlock the shoulder blocks to resist tread wear occurring due to the high center of gravity of the CUVs and SUVs. Additionally, the silica-enriched tread compound promotes longevity and also improves wet performance. All these features award the tire a great overall 8.6 SimpleScore, and individual scores of 8.8 in longevity, 8.7 in handling, and 8.5 in traction.

Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S

The Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S tire is an impressive ultra-high-performance (UHP) all-season tire that’s designed to offer solid high-speed performance and responsive handling year-round. The tire is suitable for use on coupes and sedans like the BMW 3 Series, Chevrolet Impala, Acura TLX, Dodge Challenger, Infiniti Q50, Lexus IS, Mazda 6, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Tesla Model 3, and Toyota Camry. Falken offers a 65,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty on Ziex ZE960 A/S, which also means that the tire is designed and engineered for extended use, worry-free! This UHP all-season tire sports an optimized tread pattern that’s built strong to offer dynamic handling. The use of silica tread compound makes the tire good for use at varying temperatures and increased grip in wet, snow, and icy conditions. Likewise, the use of Canyon Groove Technology improves braking performance in snowy conditions and also helps in offering comfy and quieter rides. There’s a Flash Siping that’s incorporated on the tread to evacuate water to prevent hydroplaning and improve wet traction. The availability of this tire in 15- to 20-inch rim choices further extends its compatibility with a larger set of vehicles. All these features award the tire a great overall 8.6 SimpleScore, and individual scores of 8.7 in longevity, 8.6 in handling, and 8.5 in traction.

Falken Ziex S/TZ05

Designed and engineered for use on luxury SUVs and light trucks, the Ziex S/TZ05 is Falken’s performance-oriented all-season tire that utilizes advanced tread compound and construction technology for year-round traction performance. The tire is also M+S (Mud and Snow) rated, which means it qualifies for occasional use in muddy and snowy conditions. Falken offers the Ziex S/TZ05 in 18- to 24-inch rim sizes and covers it with a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty. It is compatible with many popular pickup trucks and SUVs including GMC Yukon, Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Lincoln Navigator, Toyota Sequoia, Chevrolet Suburban, and Cadillac Escalade. The five-rib symmetric tread design offers high-speed stability and promotes longevity, while the wider shoulder blocks increase the stiffness for improved stability and handling on wet and dry surfaces. Additionally, the wider and narrower shoulder lug grooves reduce tread noise levels for pleasant rides. When it comes to SimpleScore rankings, the Ziex S/TZ05 has great results: 8.5 for traction, 8.0 for longevity, and 8.6 for handling, and an overall average of 8.3.

Other Falken Ziex tires

In addition to the above tires, the Falken Ziex family of tires also includes the:

• Ziex CT50 A/S – An all-season tire suitable for use on passenger cars
• Ziex S/TZ-04 – An ultra-high-performance tire designed for use on luxury SUVs and light trucks
• Ziex ZE329 – An all-season performance tire designed for use on passenger vehicles and SUVs
• Ziex ZE-512 – An all-season performance tire designed for use passenger cars
• Ziex ZE-912 – An all-season performance tire designed for use on passenger cars
• Ziex ZE-914 Ecorun – A summer tire designed for use on passenger cars
• Ziex ZE001 A/S – An all-season high-performance tire designed for use on sedans, CUVs, and SUVs
• Ziex ZE-001A A/S – An all-season high-performance tire designed for use on sedans, CUVs, and SUVs
• Ziex ZE-502 – An all-season performance tire designed for use on passenger cars
• Ziex ZE950 A/S – An ultra-high-performance all-season tire designed for use on sedans, sports cars, and CUVs

Falken Ziex OEM tires

Offering strong replacement tires, the Falken Ziex family also expands to original equipment (OEM) tires. Including:

• Ziex CT50 A/S (2018 to 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan), Mazda CX-9
• Ziex CT60 A/S (2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale)
• Ziex ZE001 A/S (2019 to 2021 Mazda 6), Subaru Crosstrek, Nissan Rogue, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Subaru Ascent
• Ziex ZE001A A/S, 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, Toyota Sienna