‘SUMMER VALUE PERFORMER’ AWARD FOR FALKEN ZIEX ZE320 IN WHATTYRE TYRE OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2026-27

FALKEN ZIEX ZE320 wins WhatTyre ‘Summer Value Performer’ award in the 16-inch-and-under category. ZIEX ZE320 was praised for offering 95 per cent of the performance of a leading premium tyre for 73 per cent of the cost. AZENIS FK520 was also highly commended as a ‘Summer Value Performer’, while the FALKEN e. ZIEX received a commendation in the ‘Electric Car Tyre of the Year’ category.

The FALKEN ZIEX ZE320 has won the ‘Summer Value Performer’ award in WhatTyre’s 2026-27 Tyre of the Year Awards.

The ‘Summer Value Performer’ award is a key tyre category for motorists looking for the best combination of performance and value for money when it comes to vehicle running costs.

The jury from WhatTyre, one of Europe’s leading independent tyre news and comparison sites, evaluates mid-tier and value products against the best-performing premium tyres on the market today. WhatTyre’s expert testers analyse independently assessed on-road performance and cost to identify the tyres which offer drivers the best driving experience for less money.

The ZIEX ZE320 led the category for summer tyres up to 16-inches in diameter and was praised for offering premium performance at a lower cost. Based on WhatTyre’s ‘Tyrescores’ rating, the FALKEN ZIEX ZE320 offers drivers 95 per cent of the performance of a leading premium tyre for just 73 per cent of the cost.

Andrew Bogie, editor of WhatTyre, comments: “The FALKEN ZIEX ZE320 is a well-balanced all-rounder with somewhat sporty handling, using new technologies to deliver comfort and safety, as well as strong wet-road traction and control. Compared to market-leading premium brand products, it offers cost-conscious drivers a similar performance for less money. It’s an excellent value tyre.”

In addition, the FALKEN AZENIS FK520 was also highly commended under the same ‘Summer Value Performer’ category, for 17-inches or larger in diameter. It was praised for its strong performance in wet and dry conditions and for offering performance driving characteristics at a value price.

The FALKEN e. ZIEX, tailored to suit the requirements of electric and hybrid vehicles, was also highly commended in the ‘Electric Car Tyre of the Year’ category, delivering a quiet ride and supporting EVs’ energy efficiency.

ABOUT THE FALKEN ZIEX ZE320

The FALKEN ZIEX ZE320 is a compelling tyre for any driver and recently won a major independent UK summer tyre test by Auto Express magazine, ahead of other premium, mid-range and budget tyre brands.

Its intelligently designed tread pattern, featuring offset sipes, combines superb traction and precise handling in the dry and the wet with reduced running noise. Under EU tyre labelling, every version of the ZEIX ZE320 is rated ‘A’ for wet grip and external rolling noise. Its lightweight casing design also offers high rolling efficiency, improved damping in everyday use and aerodynamically optimised sidewalls, without compromising on lateral stability.

The FALKEN ZIEX ZE320 is available in 61 different sizes and variations, covering rim diameters from 15 to 18 inches and 40 to 70 profiles, and across a wide range of speed ratings.