Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs King-Meiler HPZ

    2026 test data · 21 independent tests

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    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs King-Meiler HPZ: 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 King-Meiler HPZ appear in 21 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 20 tests.

    How the King-Meiler HPZ performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 74/100, based on 1 test.

    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 mileage and Tire Lab Score. The King-Meiler HPZ still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricFalken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRunKing-Meiler HPZ
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used201
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank7.52.3
    Latest test20252020
    Tire Lab Score87.174.1

    Tire Lab Score

    87.1
    Very Good · Summer
    74.1
    Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRunKing-Meiler HPZWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.3
    137
    Avg rank 2.0
    11
    King-Meiler HPZ
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.2
    122
    Avg rank 2.3
    12
    King-Meiler HPZ
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 8.1
    412
    Avg rank 2.3
    12
    King-Meiler HPZ
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 11.5
    No data
    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 2.6
    914
    No data
    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

    💧 Wet: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs King-Meiler HPZ

    The King-Meiler HPZ wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 6.3 for the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

    ☀️ Dry: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs King-Meiler HPZ

    The King-Meiler HPZ wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 7.2 for the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs King-Meiler HPZ

    The King-Meiler HPZ wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 8.1 for the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

    📏 Mileage: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs King-Meiler HPZ

    The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 11.5, compared to no data for the King-Meiler HPZ.

    🔋 Efficiency: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs King-Meiler HPZ

    The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 2.6, compared to no data for the King-Meiler HPZ.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or King-Meiler HPZ?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the King-Meiler HPZ ranks higher on average than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The King-Meiler HPZ 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 King-Meiler HPZ ranks better than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun shows better mileage performance than the King-Meiler HPZ.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun appears in 20 independent tests, King-Meiler HPZ in 1.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →