The ZIEX ZE960 A/S is Falken's Grand Touring All-Season tire developed for drivers of premium sedans and coupes looking for satisfying dry and wet performance, confident braking, as well as effective light snow traction.
The advanced all-season tread compound is molded into an asymmetric pattern built to deliver capable handling on dry roads with consistent braking and cornering traction. Wide circumferential grooves feed generous lateral notches to effectively evacuate water for stability through standing water at highway speeds. Numerous block edges and sipes provide the biting edges necessary for slippery road traction, while Falken's Canyon Groove technology helps improve winter weather performance while maintaining noise comfort.
El neumático ZIEX ZE960 A/S de Falken pertenece a la categoría: Gran Turismo Para Toda Estación y fue desarrollado para conductores de sedanes y cupés superiores, que buscan un rendimiento satisfactorio sobre superficies secas y mojadas, frenado confiable y tracción efectiva sobre superficies con poca nieve.
El compuesto de caucho avanzado para toda estación es moldeado en una banda de rodamiento con patrón asimétrico, para proporcionar una maniobrabilidad capaz sobre superficies secas, un frenado y tracción al tomar curvas constantes. Canales circunferenciales anchos alimentan ranuras laterales espaciosas, para evacuar agua y ganar estabilidad al conducir sobre agua estancada a velocidades permitidas en las carreteras. Gran cantidad de bordes y pequeñas ranuras en los bloques, proporcionan los bordes adherente necesarios para proporcionar tracción sobre superficies resbalosas. La tecnología "Canyon Groove" de Falken ayuda a mejorar el rendimiento durante el invierno, al mismo tiempo de mantener niveles de ruidos bajos.
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Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased on or after 01/01/23(1 of 2)
Treadwear:6 Years / 65,000 Miles (H- & V-Speed Rated) 6 Years / 45,000 Miles (W-Speed Rated) Half mileage for rear if different size than front
Manufacturer Special Warranty:30 days or 1000 miles trial ride (2)
Additional Information:(1) Whichever comes 1st (2) Whichever comes 1st, full refund or exchange
Notes
See official manufacturer's warranty brochure for specific details.
New vehicle Original Equipment tire warranties often differ from those covering replacement tires. Consult your vehicle documents to confirm Original Equipment tire warranty coverage.
Feedback patterns show the Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S delivers excellent comfort with smooth ride quality and low noise levels, earning consistent 8-10 scores. Treadwear receives strong praise for durability, with many customers noting long-lasting performance. Winter traction is rated positively for light snow and slush handling, though ice performance shows more variability. Wet traction stands out with reliable grip and hydroplaning resistance, scoring 8-10 in most cases. Dry traction earns top marks for confident handling and responsive steering, with nearly all ratings in the 9-10 range. Customers highlight balanced all-season capability, making it a dependable choice for drivers prioritizing year-round reliability and comfort.
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The Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S delivers excellent wet grip and hydroplaning resistance, with most ratings between 8-10. Customers highlight confident handling in rain, though a few scores 3-7 note minor concerns. Strong performance aligns with its Grand Touring All-Season design.
April 22, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.3 out of 5
...Wet traction is excellent too, very confidence-inspiring in rain...
Switched from BFGoodrich g-Force Comp-2 A/S to the Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S on my Honda Fit Sport (205/45R16) and couldn’t be happier. Steering feels noticeably lighter and more responsive, while dry grip and cornering stability are just as strong as before. Wet traction is excellent too, very confidence-inspiring in rain. Great balance of performance and value; these tires are a fantastic all-around upgrade.
Vehicle: 2007 Honda Fit Sport Miles Driven on Tires: 2,500 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: SUMMERLAND, CA Driving Style: Spirited
A great performance tire, for a bargain of a price. I had Michelin pilot sport all season 4 before, does 90% of the job without the premium. The handling is sharp, but the steering feel is a bit different thena other tires. Wet grip seems really good too.
Vehicle: 2009 Audi A4 2.0 Quattro Premium Plus Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: EVANSVILLE, IN Driving Style: Average
Most customers rate snow and deep snow traction highly, with scores mostly 7-10. While ice traction shows mixed results, the ZE960 A/S delivers confident winter grip for an all-season grand touring tire.
May 15, 2024
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5
Best tires ever I traveled as a healthcare worker throughout the USA and these tires have never failed me in snow, rain, sleet and hot weather...
Best tires ever I traveled as a healthcare worker throughout the USA and these tires have never failed me in snow, rain, sleet and hot weather. This is my second time purchasing these tires you can't go wrong. Tire rack has the best service and speedy delivery.
Vehicle: 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sedan SE Miles Driven on Tires: 60,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: WINTER SPRINGS, FL Driving Style: Easy Going
The tires are good and they have reduced my cabin noise by a lot. They grip well in light snow and on wet conditions
Vehicle: 2006 Acura RL Standard Model Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: FARMINGTON HILLS, MI Driving Style: Average
...I normally run dedicated winter tires in the Vermont snow season but I waited to see how these would do. They are really good in snow around the city and highway but some braking is lacking...
This tire was on my used ‘14 Subaru Crosstrek when purchased. I normally run dedicated winter tires in the Vermont snow season but I waited to see how these would do. They are really good in snow around the city and highway but some braking is lacking. Great in the wet, dry and cornering. Although I now have a ‘24 Forester, I would likely buy these again and do recommend.
Vehicle: 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited Miles Driven on Tires: 12,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: WINOOSKI, VT Driving Style: Spirited
Customers overwhelmingly rate dry traction with 9s and 10s, praising excellent grip and responsive handling in all-season driving. High scores highlight confident cornering stability and precise steering for grand touring performance.
September 06, 2024
4 out of 5
...Dry grip- Dry grip is plentiful. I have had no issues from Mile 0 to now about 30k miles on the tires. I can launch the car without much tire slip...
As stated I drive a Elantra Sport this has a 1.6T 201hp and 195tq, my car is also a 6sp manual and lowered with rear sway bar upgrade. I have pushed this car to its limit with the tires.
Dry grip- Dry grip is plentiful. I have had no issues from Mile 0 to now about 30k miles on the tires. I can launch the car without much tire slip. Rolling launch I do not get any tire spin. Turning is great and the sidewall is strong. You should have no issues with spirited driving with light "sporty" cars.
Wet grip- wet grip is also plentiful. I'm about 65% through the tread so now i do get tire spin if i floor it/launch the car from either a stop or rolling launch. When new the tires would only break traction a little bit from a stop. This is to be expected though as I have gone through a little more than than half of the tire life. I still have yet to hydroplane with these tires even with the downpouring of rain.
Snow/Ice- N/A I'm in north Texas and we haven't gotten snow since I've gotten these put on in the last 2 years.
Comfort/Treadwear- This is the most subjective subject. For me the tires are just fine. I do not think that they are that loud as my car is fairly loud due to a muffler delete. I think that the comfort is on the sporty/firm side as I have a lower profile tire, and I do feel confident in accelerating, braking, and cornering in wet/dry conditions. Last the tire was worn evenly and I have not had any issues with wear on any of the tires.
Conclusion- This is a confidence inspiring tire in dry and wet conditions with a sporty feel to it when driving.
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Vehicle: 2018 Hyundai Elantra Sedan Sport Miles Driven on Tires: 30,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: MCKINNEY, TX Driving Style: Spirited
These new tires still flat spot slightly when the vehicle isn't driven, but they even out quickly, and they stick to the road so much better! Both in turning and accelerating, massive improvements have been experienced...
These tires replaced a set that were on the vehicle when I bought the car 9 years ago. Per the DOT stamp, the previous tires were 13 years old, so I opted to replace them before something tragic happened. Performance of the old tires had degraded significantly, though the treadwear was minimal, and zero dry rot was visible. The compound, however, had become very inflexible. The old tires would flat-spot quickly when the vehicle wasn't used (which it isn't often), and since the vehicle is super charged, the rear wheels would easily break loose at higher RPMs.
These new tires still flat spot slightly when the vehicle isn't driven, but they even out quickly, and they stick to the road so much better! Both in turning and accelerating, massive improvements have been experienced. I have never tracked this car, but I intend to and don't expect these tires to hold back performance at all.
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Miles Driven on Tires: 500 Driving Conditions: Mostly City Location: MOUNT AIRY, MD Driving Style: Spirited
Most customers rate comfort highly with scores 9-10, praising smooth ride and low noise. While a few report lower scores, the ZE960 excels in its Grand Touring category for refined driving.
June 27, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5
...They are a smooth and quiet ride. No tire noise. which is amazing...
Great tires have excellent traction and were bought at a reasonable price. They are a smooth and quiet ride. No tire noise. which is amazing. Would highly recommend.
Vehicle: 2016 Honda Accord Coupe LX-S Miles Driven on Tires: 300 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: BELLEVILLE, NJ Driving Style: Average
I have used Yokohoma S-Drive, Continental Extreme Contact, and other similar all weather performance tires, and for Road Noise, which is a major issue in Acura RSX Coupe w modified air-intake and exhaust, this is BY FAR the QUIETIST TIRE I've found...
I have used Yokohoma S-Drive, Continental Extreme Contact, and other similar all weather performance tires, and for Road Noise, which is a major issue in Acura RSX Coupe w modified air-intake and exhaust, this is BY FAR the QUIETIST TIRE I've found. I haven't had a chance to drive in the rain yet (Continentals were impressive), so I'll edit this after I do. For now, at a very competitive cost, these tires are exceptional! Also buying via Tire Rack, and using their local installer saved me allot of $$$. Stoked.
Vehicle: 2002 Acura RSX Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: CAPITOLA, CA Driving Style: Spirited
Treadwear receives strong ratings, with most scoring 9s and 10s for long-lasting performance in all-season conditions. Some lower scores exist, but the majority highlight excellent durability ideal for grand touring.
March 02, 2024
3.8 out of 5
...great tread life so far at 30k. I should except the suggested mileage warranty of 65k in my size...
Exactly what I wanted, less expensive really good tire, for a sporty driver with a high mileage older car. Wet weather has been impressive, good predictable dry, not noisy, great tread life so far at 30k. I should except the suggested mileage warranty of 65k in my size. I would buy them or recommend them to anyone not wanting to go with a top tier price competitor’s tire. The only thing that could make these better is if they were tested and passed for the 3peak mountain snowflake testing and carried that (3pMSF) rating.,
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.9 Tdi Miles Driven on Tires: 30,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: MAPLE SHADE, NJ Driving Style: Spirited
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