Segment
1. Falken e.Ziex Upper-middle2. Goodride Solmax 1 Lowcost
Comparison: Falken e.Ziex vs. Goodride Solmax 1
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Goodride). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (68%) than Goodride (38%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 90% compared to 39% of the Goodride Solmax 1. The first tyre test of Falken e.Ziex was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Goodride Solmax 1 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R18 test, where both the e.Ziex and the Solmax 1 were tested. We also know where e.Ziex is made - Turkey.
| # | Falken e.Ziex
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Falken e.Ziex 3.67
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Falken e.Ziex Very good2. Goodride Solmax 1 Conditionally recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Falken e.Ziex Good2. Goodride Solmax 1 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
1. Falken e.Ziex 69%
Aquaplaning - cross
2. Falken e.Ziex 61%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
1. Falken e.Ziex 68%
Wet braking
1. Falken e.Ziex 87%
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
1. Falken e.Ziex 88%
Dry handling
1. Falken e.Ziex 81%
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
1. Falken e.Ziex 95%
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
1. Falken e.Ziex 78%
Comfort
2. Falken e.Ziex 78%
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Falken E.Ziex Rating: Good | 2- | 2 | 2- | ||||
| Goodride Solmax 1 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 3- | 3+ | 3+ | ||||
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