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    Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    2026 test data · 11 independent tests

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    Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun vs Michelin Primacy 4 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 ZE914 EcoRun and Michelin Primacy 4 Plus appear in 11 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 ZE914 EcoRun performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 10 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 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun if

    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Michelin Primacy 4 Plus if

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

    Test profile

    MetricFalken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRunMichelin Primacy 4 Plus
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used110
    Best rank#2#1
    Avg rank8.86.5
    Latest test20202025
    Tire Lab Score87.792.3

    Tire Lab Score

    87.7
    Very Good · Summer
    92.3
    Excellent · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRunMichelin Primacy 4 PlusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.7
    Avg rank 5.6
    264
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 8.7
    1
    Avg rank 4.6
    45
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.3
    1
    Avg rank 8.3
    215
    Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 12.7
    11
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 6.0
    Avg rank 7.7
    Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun

    💧 Wet: Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 8.7 for the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun.

    ☀️ Dry: Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 8.7 for the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 8.3 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    📏 Mileage: Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to no data for the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun.

    🔋 Efficiency: Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun or Michelin Primacy 4 Plus?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus ranks higher on average than the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun ranks better than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus shows better mileage performance than the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin Primacy 4 Plus in 10.

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