Falken Ziex ZE-512
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Falken Ziex ZE-512
Anyone have any feedback on these tires? Looking into getting these if I get some 18's (225/40/1.
Wanted to know if anyone knew approx tread lifetime (treadware rating is 360 but that means nothing since I don't know anything about Falken's tire lineup). I found a few threads with these tires mentioned, but it was all for comparison purposes.
Wanted to know if anyone knew approx tread lifetime (treadware rating is 360 but that means nothing since I don't know anything about Falken's tire lineup). I found a few threads with these tires mentioned, but it was all for comparison purposes.
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Get the new version of them the ZE-912. I had the 512 on my old car and my gf just got the 912 and I think the 912 is a better performer all around (snow, wet, dry). Go to www.unsertire.com they have them for a reasonable price and FREE shipping..badass.
But to answer your question, mine didn't last as long as I'd hoped and I had a little auto 1.8 sentra so I wasn't spinning the tires or anything lol. They were good in the snow and rain though while the tread was still deep. If the price difference between the 912 and the 512 is close, get the 912. If it's not..get the 512.
But to answer your question, mine didn't last as long as I'd hoped and I had a little auto 1.8 sentra so I wasn't spinning the tires or anything lol. They were good in the snow and rain though while the tread was still deep. If the price difference between the 912 and the 512 is close, get the 912. If it's not..get the 512.
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Originally Posted by 1DarkTC
Get the new version of them the ZE-912. I had the 512 on my old car and my gf just got the 912 and I think the 912 is a better performer all around (snow, wet, dry). Go to www.unsertire.com they have them for a reasonable price and FREE shipping..badass.
But to answer your question, mine didn't last as long as I'd hoped and I had a little auto 1.8 sentra so I wasn't spinning the tires or anything lol. They were good in the snow and rain though while the tread was still deep. If the price difference between the 912 and the 512 is close, get the 912. If it's not..get the 512.
But to answer your question, mine didn't last as long as I'd hoped and I had a little auto 1.8 sentra so I wasn't spinning the tires or anything lol. They were good in the snow and rain though while the tread was still deep. If the price difference between the 912 and the 512 is close, get the 912. If it's not..get the 512.
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I know you're not asking about them, but I can back up what 1DarkTC said. I have the 912's and they're great. I haven't had them through much snow, but so far they have been very grippy. Only put about 5,500 miles on them, so I can't attest to treadware over a long term.
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Originally Posted by Hat_Trick_Hokie
I know you're not asking about them, but I can back up what 1DarkTC said. I have the 912's and they're great. I haven't had them through much snow, but so far they have been very grippy. Only put about 5,500 miles on them, so I can't attest to treadware over a long term.
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both the 512 and the 912 are all season tires...if you don't need them for snow then I would stick with a summer tire. No sense getting all season tires if you're not keeping them on throughout all of the seasons.
I got about 15-20K out of the 512s if I remember correctly...it was a few years ago
I got about 15-20K out of the 512s if I remember correctly...it was a few years ago
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Originally Posted by 1DarkTC
both the 512 and the 912 are all season tires...if you don't need them for snow then I would stick with a summer tire. No sense getting all season tires if you're not keeping them on throughout all of the seasons.
I got about 15-20K out of the 512s if I remember correctly...it was a few years ago
I got about 15-20K out of the 512s if I remember correctly...it was a few years ago
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A little pricey...but I still got some time until I decide. My friend is suggesting the Toyo Proxes. Plus I'm real picky about the tread on the tire, it just make the wheels look so much better when it has a nice tread pattern .
Proxes
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Zeon (current tire)
Ziex 512
Kumho Ecsta
Proxes
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Zeon (current tire)
Ziex 512
Kumho Ecsta
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Originally Posted by davedavetC
i got them for 156 a tire
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Originally Posted by 1DarkTC
if you want an awesome summer tire...get the Nitto NT-555. (Not the 555R, those are track tires).
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to each their own..... every company has models of tires that are better performers than others so maybe those people at your school had models of nitto or yokohama that aren't the best. I've had Nitto, Toyo, Falken, Yokohama, and General between the 4 vehicles I've owned and as for non-winter performance goes..the Nitto NT-555 was THE BEST for handling and overall performance. Not the best on treadlife but definitely best on grip and handling.
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As of Nov 2007 Consumer Reports Rated the Falken 912 the Number 1 All season performance Passanger Tire.
Top 5 as of November 2007
1. Falken 912
2. Nitto Neo gen
3. Yokohama Advan S4
4. Falken 512
5 General Exclaim UHP
Top 5 as of November 2007
1. Falken 912
2. Nitto Neo gen
3. Yokohama Advan S4
4. Falken 512
5 General Exclaim UHP
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Originally Posted by TravisDTD
As of Nov 2007 Consumer Reports Rated the Falken 912 the Number 1 All season performance Passanger Tire.
Top 5 as of November 2007
1. Falken 912
2. Nitto Neo gen
3. Yokohama Advan S4
4. Falken 512
5 General Exclaim UHP
Top 5 as of November 2007
1. Falken 912
2. Nitto Neo gen
3. Yokohama Advan S4
4. Falken 512
5 General Exclaim UHP
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You will be very happy with what you get you are getting a lot of tire for your money. We ship Free. www.discounttiredirect.com, we should have them instock we well a ton of them. We will guaranty the lowest price too. If we don't have it, call us and we will match the competition. CarbonxE post up what you think when you get them, I know you will be happy but its better to hear it from your finger tips on SL then from us telling you.
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i have the 512s. they run fine for my everyday driving. i'm located currently in miami FL so have not really made use of the all-weather capability. my car may be in northern weather next year so that was a reason why i invested in these tires. i've driven about 10k on them and still have a decent amount of tread left. no peel outs or very hard corners done. i honestly haven't had many experiences with other brand tires on 18in rims with a 40 sidewall, so no real comparison i can give you. i'm satifisfied with this tire though.