Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appear in 29 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 ZE320 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Falken ZIEX ZE320 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Falken ZIEX ZE320 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 7 | 22 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.5 | 7.9 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.9 | 95.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken ZIEX ZE320
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken ZIEX ZE320 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.2 412 | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Falken ZIEX ZE320 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.6 34 | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Falken ZIEX ZE320 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.9 124 | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Falken ZIEX ZE320 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.7 | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Falken ZIEX ZE320 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Falken ZIEX ZE320 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 7.3 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
☀️ Dry: Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Falken ZIEX ZE320 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 7.7 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Falken ZIEX ZE320 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
📏 Mileage: Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 10.7 for the Falken ZIEX ZE320.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Falken ZIEX ZE320 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken ZIEX ZE320 or Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken ZIEX ZE320 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 ranks better than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows better mileage performance than the Falken ZIEX ZE320.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken ZIEX ZE320 appears in 7 independent tests, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in 22, 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 →