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Comparison: Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs. Michelin Primacy 5 (2026)

Falken ZIEX ZE320Upper-middle
FalkenFalken

ZIEX ZE320

7.7
R15 – R18
VS
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.6
R16 – R22
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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 France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Falken (75%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 77% of the Falken ZIEX ZE320. Important for this comparison is also the Die Reifentester 2026 235/55 R18 test, where both the ZIEX ZE320 and the Primacy 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where ZIEX ZE320 is made - Turkey.

Test Profile

Falken
ZIEX ZE320
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
7
7
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
5.6
4.4
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
59
180

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 26 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Falken ZIEX ZE320
99%
Michelin Primacy 5
97%
Dry braking
Falken ZIEX ZE320
99%
Michelin Primacy 5
93%
Dry handling
Falken ZIEX ZE320
99%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Dry handling - objective
Falken ZIEX ZE320
99%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Dry Handling Objective
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
96%
Wet
Confidence
Falken ZIEX ZE320
91%
Michelin Primacy 5
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken ZIEX ZE320
93%
Michelin Primacy 5
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken ZIEX ZE320
99%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Wet braking
Falken ZIEX ZE320
87%
Michelin Primacy 5
98%
Wet handling
Falken ZIEX ZE320
99%
Michelin Primacy 5
94%
Wet handling - objective
Falken ZIEX ZE320
98%
Michelin Primacy 5
98%
Wet Handling Objective
Falken ZIEX ZE320
90%
Michelin Primacy 5
96%
Wet Handing
Falken ZIEX ZE320
73%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Exterior noise
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Interior noise
Falken ZIEX ZE320
99%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Costs
Confidence
Falken ZIEX ZE320
90%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Fuel Consumption
Falken ZIEX ZE320
95%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Mileage
Falken ZIEX ZE320
84%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Rolling resistance
Falken ZIEX ZE320
91%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Die ReifentesterDie Reifentester
Summer
2026235/55 R18View
AvDAvD
Summer
2026215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2026225/50 R17View
AftonbladetAftonbladet
Summer
2025225/45 R17View

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