Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 235/55R18

Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 235/55R18 XL 104V Grand Touring All-Season Tire 28962817

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ“ 235/55R18πŸš— Passenger Car

πŸ’‘ Is the Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 235/55R18 a Good Tire?

Yes β€” the Falken 235/55R18 is a Good-rated all-season grand touring tire (68 surveys) suited for crossovers and mid-size SUVs. Balanced comfort and handling for daily driving, though limited survey data reduces confidence in long-term performance.

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About This Tire

The Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 235/55R18 is a grand touring all-season tire designed for premium sedan and coupe drivers who prioritize balanced dry and wet performance along with comfortable ride quality in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on asymmetric pattern construction for capable handling while maintaining effective water evacuation and light snow traction.

The tire features an advanced all-season compound molded into an asymmetric tread pattern with wide circumferential grooves that feed into generous lateral notches for water evacuation at highway speeds. Canyon Groove technology enhances winter weather performance while controlling road noise, and numerous block edges with sipes provide additional biting edges for slippery conditions. Driver feedback points to excellent dry road handling and good wet weather stability, with comfortable ride characteristics and reliable treadwear performance 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 varied weather conditions.

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TireRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 235/55R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
⭐ Good (68 reviews)Daily highway commuting in premium sedans🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
⭐ Excellent (912 reviews)Daily highway commuting in varied weather🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
⭐ Excellent (248 reviews)Daily commuting in variable weather conditions🌀️ All Season
🏁 Ultra high performance
⭐ Excellent (294 reviews)Sports car enthusiasts seeking maximum dry gripβ˜€οΈ Summer
πŸ”οΈ All-terrain capability
⭐ Excellent (330 reviews)Daily commuting with weekend trail adventures🌀️ All Season
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Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 235/55R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Rating
⭐ Good (68 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily highway commuting in premium sedans
Season
🌀️ All Season
General AltiMAX RT45 235/55R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Rating
⭐ Excellent (912 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily highway commuting in varied weather
Season
🌀️ All Season
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2 235/55R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Rating
⭐ Excellent (248 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily commuting in variable weather conditions
Season
🌀️ All Season
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 235/55R18
🏁 Ultra high performance
Rating
⭐ Excellent (294 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Sports car enthusiasts seeking maximum dry grip
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A 235/55R18
πŸ”οΈ All-terrain capability
Rating
⭐ Excellent (330 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily commuting with weekend trail adventures
Season
🌀️ All Season

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Key Features

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Asymmetric Tread Pattern
Advanced asymmetric design delivers capable dry road handling with consistent braking and cornering traction.
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Water Evacuation System
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 performance while maintaining comfortable noise levels.
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All-Season Compound
Advanced rubber formulation balances dry and wet performance with effective light snow traction for year-round use.
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Enhanced Sipe Design
Multiple block edges and sipes provide necessary biting edges for improved traction on slippery road surfaces.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Daily highway commuting in premium sedansβœ“ Year-round driving in moderate climatesβœ“ Drivers seeking balanced comfort and performanceβœ“ Premium coupe owners prioritizing ride quality
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Specifications

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Size
235/55R18
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Load Index
104
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Speed Rating
V
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TirePath Editorial Review

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"A dependable choice when you need balanced performance for daily highway driving in premium sedans and coupes. Lacks the aggressive grip that performance-focused drivers might expect."

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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