Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus: 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 Nexen N Blue HD Plus appear in 25 tests, 3 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, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 20 tests.
How the Nexen N Blue HD Plus performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 5 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 Nexen N Blue HD Plus 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 prefer the Nexen N Blue HD Plus's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 20 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.5 | 9.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.1 | 84.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Nexen N Blue HD Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Nexen N Blue HD Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.3 137 | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 122 | Avg rank 8.4 2 | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.1 412 | Avg rank 8.2 | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.5 | Avg rank 15.0 | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.6 914 | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 10.1 for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
☀️ Dry: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 8.4 for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 8.2 for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
📏 Mileage: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 11.5, compared to 15.0 for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 2.6, compared to 3.7 for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or Nexen N Blue HD Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun ranks higher on average than the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen N Blue HD Plus 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 Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun shows better mileage performance than the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun appears in 20 independent tests, Nexen N Blue HD Plus in 5, with 3 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 →