melvynray

i need new tires and im torn between these...

Falken Ziex Ze 512, Toyo Proxes Fz4, Toyo Proxes 4.

whats the difference and which is better?
thanks!

**** CAN i do 225/45/R17 instead of the stock 215/45/R17?
i was told i can on a 17x7 rim.. and that it would be better because my car is so low..

Angelic

I would also like to know about these. How do they handle in snow/rain? And which one is the smoothest and has the least road noise?

5GeorgiaBoi5

Ziex are pure crap. I have the Proxes 4 and don't think I'll be switching to another tire for ALONG time.. they handle AMAZING in the rain and in dry conditions.

melvynray

thas goodtoknow. I like the design on the proxes. do the look as nice as they ride

TYPEII

Ziex are junk, I had a blowout with less than 500 miles on one, I was on the Freeway and I didn't hit a nail or anything...

trdsparks

Toyo's and Nitto's own.

Batjew

the 512s, got them after i had the car for 3 weeks, great great tires. and cheap. 69 at edgeracing

Angelic

Im leaning towards getting the Proxie 4s. But I would like to know if they are loud and decent in the snow... Please let me know. Thanks!

Batjew

the Toyo tires are by no means snow tires. the falkens are all season, but if you ask a question like that, you should invest in a winter package (16" steel wheels and good dedicated snow tires.

thisisdudewhoru

I love the Pirellis that came with my 18" Super emx 7's or whatever you call them from the factory.

melvynray

im goin with the proxes i think. are they loud at all?

thisisdudewhoru

Not sure. Search for it, I'm sure someone has said something about them. And i'm not sure if you can run a 225 on the 17x7. But my factory 18s have 225s on them but I think the rims are 18x7.5

L4rry_B1rd

you can DEF run a 225/45/17. Alot of people on here run that size. Including myself...

melvynray

awsome. it should look better.. does it help proformance wise?

melvynray

performance* man i cant spell.. lol^^

thisisdudewhoru

You might corner and stop a little bit better. But your probably not gonna notice much of a difference. Maybe less gas milage. Possibly.

sciontc_mich

I also have the proxes4.. not noisy at all, very quiet.. the ride is very good, i am impressed.. the handling is good too.. wet/dry, no difference in traction. Snow, mmm i'll probably be able to get through fine.. haven't seen any loss in fuel economy, but stayed with the stock size 215.. if you do go bigger, yes it's a very likely fact that you'll lose gas mileage.. for me with prices they way they are.. i'll take all i can get..

but to answer your question, they're quiet, have great grip, great steering feel too.. oh and if you buy them from an authorized toyo dealer, you get to try them out for 500 miles or 45 days (whatever comes first).. don't like 'em during that time? you get your money back and the dealer will get you into something else.. but trust me, you won't want anything else proxes4 is great.. !

melvynray

got em on. 225/45/17.. looks nice! ill get some pics

melvynray

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