Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61

    2026 test data · 21 independent tests

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    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61: 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 Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 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 does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 20 tests.

    How the Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, 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 overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricFalken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRunYokohama BluEarth XT AE61
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used201
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank7.55.9
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score87.181.6

    Tire Lab Score

    87.1
    Very Good · Summer
    81.6
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRunYokohama BluEarth XT AE61Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.3
    137
    Avg rank 6.3
    Tie
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.2
    122
    Avg rank 6.0
    Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 8.1
    412
    Avg rank 7.3
    Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 11.5
    Avg rank 7.0
    Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 2.6
    914
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61

    💧 Wet: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61

    Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 6.3 and 6.3.

    ☀️ Dry: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61

    The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.2 for the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61

    The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 8.1 for the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

    📏 Mileage: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61

    The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 11.5 for the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

    🔋 Efficiency: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61

    The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 2.6 for the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 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 Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 ranks better than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 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, Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 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 →