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    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    2026 test data · 35 independent tests · 8 head-to-head

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    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4: 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 Hankook Ventus Prime 4 appear in 35 tests, 8 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, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 20 tests.

    How the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 15 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 Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun still wins on wet, 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 noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage

    Choose Hankook Ventus Prime 4 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricFalken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRunHankook Ventus Prime 4
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used2015
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank7.58.3
    Latest test20252026
    Tire Lab Score87.187.5

    Tire Lab Score

    87.1
    Very Good · Summer
    87.5
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRunHankook Ventus Prime 4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.3
    137
    Avg rank 8.0
    172
    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.2
    122
    Avg rank 5.5
    224
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    ❄️SnowNo data
    Avg rank 7.0
    2
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 8.1
    412
    Avg rank 8.2
    311
    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 11.5
    Avg rank 13.8
    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 2.6
    914
    Avg rank 10.1
    1
    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 8 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 8.0 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    ☀️ Dry: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.2 for the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

    ❄️ Snow: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 8.2 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    📏 Mileage: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 11.5, compared to 13.8 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    🔋 Efficiency: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 2.6, compared to 10.1 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or Hankook Ventus Prime 4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 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 Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun appears in 20 independent tests, Hankook Ventus Prime 4 in 15, with 8 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 →