Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Goodride Solmax 1: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and Goodride Solmax 1 appear in 23 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 20 tests.
How the Goodride Solmax 1 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 3 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Goodride Solmax 1 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Goodride Solmax 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 20 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.5 | 8.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.1 | 79.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Goodride Solmax 1
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Goodride Solmax 1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.3 137 | Avg rank 7.8 12 | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 122 | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.1 412 | Avg rank 8.9 | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.5 | Avg rank 7.7 1 | Goodride Solmax 1 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.6 914 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Goodride Solmax 1
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.8 for the Goodride Solmax 1.
☀️ Dry: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Goodride Solmax 1
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 9.0 for the Goodride Solmax 1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Goodride Solmax 1
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 8.9 for the Goodride Solmax 1.
📏 Mileage: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Goodride Solmax 1
The Goodride Solmax 1 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 11.5 for the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Goodride Solmax 1
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 2.6, compared to 5.0 for the Goodride Solmax 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or Goodride Solmax 1?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun ranks higher on average than the Goodride Solmax 1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodride Solmax 1 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun ranks better than the Goodride Solmax 1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodride Solmax 1 shows better mileage performance than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun appears in 20 independent tests, Goodride Solmax 1 in 3, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →