Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 215/40R18

Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 215/40R18 XL 89W Grand Touring All-Season Tire 28963891

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ“ 215/40R18πŸš— Passenger Car

πŸ’‘ Is the Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 215/40R18 a Good Tire?

Yes β€” the Falken 215/40R18 is a Good-rated all-season grand touring tire (68 surveys) suited for family sedans and compact crossovers. Balanced comfort and handling for daily driving, though limited survey data raises questions about long-term reliability.

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About This Tire

The Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 215/40R18 is a grand touring all-season tire designed for premium sedan and coupe drivers who prioritize balanced dry and wet performance along with confident braking in everyday driving. Its asymmetric tread design and advanced all-season compound focus on delivering capable handling across varied conditions while maintaining comfort and light snow traction.

The tire features wide circumferential grooves that feed into generous lateral notches for effective water evacuation at highway speeds, while numerous block edges and sipes provide the biting edges needed for slippery road traction. Falken's Canyon Groove technology enhances winter weather performance while helping maintain noise comfort. Driver feedback points to excellent dry handling and good wet performance, with solid comfort levels and respectable treadwear characteristics in regular use.

Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for premium sedans and coupes used primarily for daily driving and highway travel in mixed weather conditions.

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TireRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 215/40R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
⭐ Good (68 reviews)Daily highway commuting in premium sedans🌀️ All Season
🏁 Max performance summer
⭐ Good (530 reviews)Sports car and performance vehicle daily drivingβ˜€οΈ Summer
β˜€οΈ Summer performance
⭐ Good (416 reviews)Track day and autocross eventsβ˜€οΈ Summer
🏁 Ultra high performance
⭐ Good (30 reviews)Sports car and performance coupe ownersβ˜€οΈ Summer
🏁 Ultra high performance
⭐ N/A (4 reviews)Sports car and performance coupe ownersβ˜€οΈ Summer
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Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 215/40R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Rating
⭐ Good (68 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily highway commuting in premium sedans
Season
🌀️ All Season
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) 215/40R18
🏁 Max performance summer
Rating
⭐ Good (530 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Sports car and performance vehicle daily driving
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS 215/40R18
β˜€οΈ Summer performance
Rating
⭐ Good (416 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Track day and autocross events
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 215/40R18
🏁 Ultra high performance
Rating
⭐ Good (30 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Sports car and performance coupe owners
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer
Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) 215/40R18
🏁 Ultra high performance
Rating
⭐ N/A (4 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Sports car and performance coupe owners
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer

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Key Features

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Water Evacuation
Wide circumferential grooves and lateral notches effectively channel water away for stability through standing water at highway speeds.
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Canyon Groove Technology
Falken's specialized groove design improves winter weather traction while maintaining noise comfort.
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Asymmetric Pattern
Advanced tread design delivers capable dry road handling with consistent braking and cornering traction.
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Block Edges
Numerous sipes and block edges provide the biting surfaces necessary for confident traction on slippery roads.
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Balanced Performance
All-season compound balances dry handling excellence with good wet performance and comfort.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Daily highway commuting in premium sedansβœ“ Year-round driving in mixed weather conditionsβœ“ Coupe owners seeking balanced performance and comfortβœ“ Drivers prioritizing wet weather confidence with dry handling
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Specifications

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Size
215/40R18
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Load Index
89
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Speed Rating
W
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TirePath Editorial Review

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"Reliable and consistent, this grand touring tire delivers confident wet weather grip and balanced daily performance for premium sedan drivers. The firmer ride quality may feel less comfortable on rough urban streets."

By TirePath Editorial TeamFeb 17, 2026
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TireRack Ratings

Overall Rating⭐ Good
Survey Ratings68 reviews
CategoryGrand Touring All-Season

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Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 215/40R18 XL 89W Grand Touring All-Season Tire 28963891
Size215/40R18
Season🌀️ All Season
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