Falken Ziex ZE-326

Despite the fact that the developer of the summer passenger tire Falken Ziex ZE-326 is a well-known German company, it is produced in Japan at the factories of Sumitomo. Another characteristic feature is the range of sizes offered. Despite the fact that it includes several dozen options, all of them are designed for passenger cars of small and medium class with a wheel mounting diameter from 14 to 17 inches.

Combination of comfort and handling

The presence of the word Ziex in the name means that this tire belongs to the Ultra High Performance category, which is confirmed by the presence of the W speed index. The second sign of belonging to high-performance tires is the tread pattern, which has a very aggressive external appearance. It consists of five main functional zones formed by longitudinal ribs. Among other distinctive features of this tread pattern, it is worth noting the presence of a double longitudinal rib in the very center, divided into two halves by a very wide drainage groove. The presence of two very rigid elements in this part of the Falken Ziex ZE-326 tread has made it possible to achieve excellent directional stability and lightning-fast responses to steering wheel turns, making handling sporty sharp.

Excellent grip on wet roads

The entire central part of the tread is occupied by a multitude of wedge-shaped blocks separated by very wide drainage grooves. The combination of the large size and arrangement of these grooves at a significant angle to the direction of movement contributes to an increase in the speed of water removal from the contact patch. As a result, the tire demonstrates excellent resistance to aquaplaning even in heavy rain.

Key features of Falken Ziex ZE-326

- A very aggressive S-shaped tread pattern design guarantees excellent grip in any road conditions;
- A double longitudinal rib located in the center of the tread provides excellent directional stability at any speed, as well as very fast reaction to steering wheel turns;
- A lightweight yet very rigid carcass has made it possible to achieve almost sporty handling;
- Excellent traction characteristics on wet roads, thanks to the wide and deep drainage grooves arranged at a significant angle to the direction of movement.