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    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1

    2026 test data · 22 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1: 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 Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 appear in 22 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, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 20 tests.

    How the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 77/100, based on 2 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 Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise mileage

    Choose Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 if

    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricFalken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRunMaxtrek MAXIMUS M1
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used202
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank7.514.2
    Latest test20252021
    Tire Lab Score87.177.3

    Tire Lab Score

    87.1
    Very Good · Summer
    77.3
    Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRunMaxtrek MAXIMUS M1Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.3
    137
    Avg rank 12.7
    2
    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.2
    122
    Avg rank 15.8
    1
    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 8.1
    412
    Avg rank 5.7
    1
    Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 11.5
    		No data
    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 2.6
    914
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1

    The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 12.7 for the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.

    ☀️ Dry: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1

    The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 15.8 for the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1

    The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 8.1 for the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

    📏 Mileage: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1

    The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 11.5, compared to no data for the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.

    🔋 Efficiency: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1

    The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 2.6 for the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun ranks higher on average than the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 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 Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun appears in 20 independent tests, Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 in 2, 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 →