Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 245/50R16

Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 245/50R16 97W Grand Touring All-Season Tire 28963674

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ’° $125πŸ“ 245/50R16πŸš— Passenger Car

πŸ’‘ Is the Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 245/50R16 a Good Tire?

The Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 245/50R16 is an all-season grand touring tire designed for premium sedans and performance coupes. It delivers balanced dry handling and adequate wet traction through its asymmetric tread design and silica-enhanced compound. Ride comfort is good with controlled road noise, making it suitable for daily highway commuting. Tread life is moderate for its category without a mileage warranty. Rated Good by TireRack based on 68 consumer surveys, it offers solid year-round performance but falls short of category leaders in overall durability and wet weather grip. Currently priced from $125, it is available through major online tire retailers.

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About This Tire

The Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 245/50R16 is a grand touring all-season tire designed for premium sedan and coupe drivers who prioritize balanced wet and dry performance and confident braking in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on asymmetric pattern construction for handling stability and water evacuation through wide circumferential grooves.

The tire features an advanced all-season compound molded into an asymmetric tread pattern with generous lateral notches that feed from wide circumferential grooves for effective water evacuation at highway speeds. Numerous block edges and sipes provide biting edges for slippery road traction, while Falken's Canyon Groove technology enhances winter weather performance while maintaining noise comfort. Driver feedback points to excellent dry road handling and good wet traction capabilities, with comfortable ride quality and reliable treadwear performance in daily 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 commuting in varied weather conditions.

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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 feed generous lateral notches to effectively evacuate water for stability through standing water at highway speeds.
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Canyon Groove Technology
Falken's Canyon Groove technology improves winter weather performance while maintaining noise comfort.
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Multiple Biting Edges
Numerous block edges and sipes provide the biting edges necessary for enhanced traction on slippery roads.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Daily highway commuting in premium sedansβœ“ Year-round driving in mixed weather conditionsβœ“ Drivers seeking balanced wet and dry performanceβœ“ Coupe owners prioritizing comfort and handling stability
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Specifications

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Size
245/50R16
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Load Index
97
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Speed Rating
W
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TirePath Editorial Review

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"Well-suited for premium sedan owners who prioritize balanced wet and dry performance during daily highway commuting. Lacks warranty coverage that many competitors offer at this price point."

By TirePath Editorial TeamFeb 17, 2026
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TireRack Ratings

Overall Rating⭐ Good
Survey Ratings68 reviews
CategoryGrand Touring All-Season
Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 245/50R16 97W Grand Touring All-Season Tire 28963674
Size245/50R16
Season🌀️ All Season
VehiclePassenger Car