Before 2005, Michelin owned Zeta Tires, which is now part of the SD International company and situated in Shanghai, China. Zeta manufactures winter, all-weather, and run-flat tires for passenger cars, SUVs, CUVs, and light trucks. Additionally, they manufacture commercial tires for regional, long haul, off-road, bus, and mixed duty.

An all-season tire, the Zeta Etalon is designed for light trucks and SUVs and offers drivers great handling, fuel efficiency, and quiet drive.

However, is this the tire you were looking for? Let's have a look at the features and benefits, pros and cons, SimpleTire's thoughts on the Zeta Etalon, and which vehicles it's a good fit for.

Features and Benefits

All-season tires reduce the need to change seasonally because they provide traction in dry, rainy, and light winter conditions. The Zeta Etalon is an all-season tire that has features like an all-season rubber compound, optimal tread profile, and a special integrated shoulder design for year-round traction and performance. Let’s see its features and benefits:

• Enhanced all-season traction: The Zeta Etalon features an all-season tread compound and a tread pattern that boosts traction in dry, wet, and light winter weather conditions.
• Reduced risk of hydroplaning: Wide circumferential grooves drain water away from the contact patch to prevent hydroplaning.
• Fuel efficiency: Its optimal tread profile improves fuel efficiency by reducing the rolling resistance.
• Quiet drive: The innovative integrated shoulder design reduces road noise levels while the tires are in motion and offers a quiet drive.

Pros and Cons

The Zeta Etalon is a decent choice for most areas with mild to moderate climates, although they may not be appropriate for harsh winter weather. Here are some pros and cons of these tires:

PROS:

• All-season tread enhances traction in dry, wet, and light winter weather conditions
• Wide circumferential grooves resist hydroplaning, boosting wet traction
• Optimal tread profile boosts fuel efficiency
• An innovative shoulder design offers a quiet drive

CONS:

• Not designed for harsh winter weather conditions
• No mileage warranty

SimpleTire’s view on Zeta Etalon tires

The Zeta Etalon is an all-season radial tire that is committed to offering high-quality tires at an affordable price. Zeta Tires uses cutting-edge tire technology to provide performance and durability to their customers for a comfortable ride, dependable traction, and confident handling.

Let’s use SimpleScore to get SimpleTire’s view on Zeta Etalon by comparing it with another all-season tire of the same size 225/70R16: the Arisun Aresta ZG02 and the Cosmo El Jefe HT.

Since the longevity (8.1), handling (7.5), and traction (7.7) values are the same for all three tires—the Arisun Aresta ZG02, the Cosmo El Jefe HT, and the Zeta Etalon—they share an equivalent SimpleScore of 7.7. Not to mention that the Zeta Etalon is less expensive than the other two tires.

Vehicles the Zeta Etalon is a good replacement tire for

When your original tire wears out, consider the Zeta Etalon for your vehicles like:

• Chevrolet Colorado
• Dodge Journey
• Fiat Toro
• Ford Escape
• Jeep Cherokee