Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 255/35R20

Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 255/35R20 XL 97W Grand Touring All-Season Tire 28963001

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ’° $189πŸ“ 255/35R20πŸš— Passenger Car

πŸ’‘ Is the Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 255/35R20 a Good Tire?

The Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 255/35R20 is an all-season grand touring tire designed for luxury sedans and performance coupes. It delivers balanced dry handling and reliable wet traction thanks to its asymmetric tread design and silica-enhanced compound. Ride comfort is above average with well-controlled road noise, making it suitable for daily highway commuting. Tread life is moderate for its category, prioritizing performance characteristics over maximum longevity. Rated Good by TireRack based on 68 consumer surveys, it provides year-round versatility but is not winter-rated for severe snow conditions. Currently priced from $189, it is available through major online tire retailers.

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About This Tire

The Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 255/35R20 is a grand touring all-season tire designed for premium sedan and coupe drivers who prioritize satisfying dry and wet performance with confident braking in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on balanced traction capabilities, water evacuation, and winter weather performance while maintaining noise comfort.

The tire features an asymmetric tread pattern with an advanced all-season compound, wide circumferential grooves that feed into generous lateral notches 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 performance. Driver feedback points to excellent dry handling and good wet traction, with comfortable ride quality and reliable treadwear 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 highway driving and daily commuting in varied weather conditions.

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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 proprietary groove design improves winter weather performance while maintaining quiet operation.
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Asymmetric Pattern
Advanced tread design delivers capable dry road handling with consistent braking and cornering traction.
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Siped Block Edges
Numerous sipes and block edges provide the necessary biting edges for traction on slippery surfaces.
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All-Season Compound
Advanced rubber formulation balances performance across dry, wet, and light snow conditions.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Daily highway commuting in premium sedansβœ“ Year-round driving in mixed weather conditionsβœ“ Luxury coupe owners seeking balanced performanceβœ“ Drivers prioritizing comfort with reliable wet traction
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Specifications

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Size
255/35R20
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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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"Survey data confirms this grand touring tire delivers reliable wet traction and comfort for daily highway commuting in premium sedans. The absence of warranty coverage may concern buyers seeking long-term protection."

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 255/35R20 XL 97W Grand Touring All-Season Tire 28963001
Size255/35R20
Season🌀️ All Season
VehiclePassenger Car