Falken ZE912 Reviews - Page 6

Given 76% while driving a Audi A4 2.0 TDi 170 S Line (235/40 R18 W) on mostly motorways for 38,000 average miles
My last review of these Tyres and I would say they are good Tyres and quite comfortable.
The fronts lasted 24k and were down to 3 mm and 2mm respectively and the rears lasted 38k and were down to 3mm.

Overall the grip in the dry was good and in the wet they were ok as long as you don't push them too hard. I had to have them inflated to 36 psi or they felt too soft. There is no rim protection and the sidewalls are soft which does not help when you corner hard.

They are very comfortable however and would we good for long motorway drives. But once they get to about 3mm they dry grip tails off considerably and they do squeal in the wet however they are quiet poor and offer no confidence.

For £108 fitted they are good value for money but I won't be buying them again as I'm sure there are better mid range Tyres out there for same money.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on September 10, 2012
Given 73% while driving a Mazda 6 (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
have had these on front for 20,000 miles, good tyre and would recommend as alternative to premium priced tyres.Still have 3-4 mm left on treads.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on September 8, 2012
Given 59% while driving a Mitsubishi Magna VRX (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 15,000 spirited miles
Got these with a set of rims I recently purchased to replace my Kumho Ku31's. Not a terrible tyre, but I'm not overly impressed with it at all.

The treadlife of these tyres are actually quite good. I've done 15,000miles and it's still got 60% tread left which is great, considering that previous set of tyres (Kumho KU31's) only lasted for about 25,000 miles.

These tyres, under normal driving conditions perform fine in dry. I tend to always get grip unless I'm really pushing my car hard, and they have low levels of noise which does it make it quite comfortable as well. The cornering ability of these tyres are slightly better than the Ku31's due to a stiffer sidewall that bends inwards instead of outwards like the Ku31's did. This also means no protection for my wheels so I need to be very careful when parking next to the curb.

However, the lack of grip in the wet from these tyres, is borderline dangerous. I've got a fairly powerful fwd car and if I dare to put more than 50% throttle in either first or second gear then the entire front end of the car will dart off to the left or right. I can even spin these tyres when I change gears from 2nd to 3rd if I don't do a very low rpm gear change. It makes me feel quite uneasy in the wet. I don't feel confident in the rain if anything was to happen requiring me to swerve or slow down quickly. It is a concern considering the tight laws there are here in Victoria (Australia) where any wheelspin lands your car into the pound for 30 days.

I miss having grip like I have had in the past from the KU31's and Michelin XM1's and will not be buying this tyre again. If you don't push your car hard, then these can suffice, however take it very easy in the wet.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on September 3, 2012
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Given 53% while driving a Saab Automobile 9 5 2.3 Turbo SE (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 1,000 easy going miles
I had these fitted for me at the MOT test. I would NOT put these on again!
In the dry they seem fine, and they are pretty quiet; however, in the wet [and we get a lot of that in Devon] they are verging on dangerous. The car moves around in ways I have never experienced before, and it is very disconcerting.
I had Rain Experts on before which wear quickly, but are damned good at holding on ~ I am not a sporty or fast driver, so bear that in mind. I had rain Sport 2's put on the back a few weeks ago, and I wish I had done the fronts at the same time!!
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on August 26, 2012
Given 66% while driving a Honda Accord (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
OK for normal driving. Bad when hard corner.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on August 14, 2012
Given 77% while driving a Vauxhall Corsa 1.8 SRi (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 9,000 spirited miles
I've had these tyres for about 9,000 miles now and they only just starting to wear on the fronts. They're still grippy in both wet and dry but last about 5,000 miles longer than my previous Khumo KU39's that had insane grip in both wet and dry but were incredibly soft.
I've also appreciated how little road noise they generate.
Overall this is a great tyre and I would highly recommend it to anyone considering buying them.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on July 12, 2012
Given 56% while driving a Ford Falcon xr6 (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 16,000 average miles
Very impressed at first quieter and smoother than original Dunlops. But they have worn very fast 20,000 km compared to the 40000km we got out of the Dunlops we could have got Dunlops for the same price. Wont buy Falken again
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on July 5, 2012
Given 83% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 1.9 Tdi (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 1,500 average miles
MK4 TDi 130 Golf i was bit concerned over some reviews on here but have to say tyre is very good overall. An important note here is if you want the lower profile tyre you must look for the load rating as i have got is 92w load rating which gives the side wall its stiffness and hence cornering ability is greatly improved over an 88w load rated tyre. These have a wear rate of 340 as compared to my S3 with Bridgestone RE050A's which have a 140 wear rate but i bought these for their wear rate ability so don't expect them to be as grippy as a softer compound tyre like the (bridgestone) difference in price here. My Golf has got new firm suspension & new bushes rear & S3 bushes on the front so no excuses for me blaming the tyres for not doing their job, usual FWD car pushed hard in the wet it will understeer but its predictable, dry weather stable up to silly speed corners depending on your driving abilty of course! i would recommend these tyres for the price and i would buy again but beware there is hardly no rim protection for your precious alloys, hope this helps someone decide.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on June 29, 2012
Given 90% while driving a Honda Civic Type R (225/45 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Tiff needell was once kicked out of a pirelli promotional day as he drove several cars back to back and said that there wasn't any difference between any of the tyres. There's a lot of bull talked about tyres and these are brilliant tyres for the money, in my opinion. Unlike tiff, I do notice a difference, but hey, it's not worth getting as passionate about as some people seem to. On the civic, they do feel softer, because they are. They're also a damn sight quieter than the OE bridgestones. However, I've got used to them, I know the limits of my car, I know the limits of the grip and I drive within. I still love driving my car with them on, moreso because of the reduction in road noise. Late, quick and sharp steering inputs result in quick changes of direction, in the dry at least. In the wet, I don't push my luck, but I never drove like an idiot on the bridgestones either. I had conti's on it before, they were good too. I could afford to put any tyre on my car. But you know what they say about fools and their money?
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on June 25, 2012
Given 89% while driving a Mercedes Benz CLK203 Kompressor (225/45 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 10,000 average miles
Bought these for my Merc CLK230 Kompressor - mainly because the profile was the same for front and rear (AMG sport set-up on this car requires 225/45 front and 245/40 back) and this was important to me. My previous tyres were Pirelli PZeros as fitted by MB.

First thing I noticed was a much quiter and more comfortable ride. On top of that, the tyres look much better as they don't bulge like the Pirellis. In my opinion they are also better on the road, giving me much more feedback especially around corners. The car is a RWD convertible and I now feel I can go around roundabouts much quicker. Economy is also pretty good for quite a powerful engine.

Front tyres have worn quite a bit on the inside but this is due to my tracking being out - unfortunately I only noticed recently and had it fixed. This means I will need to change tyres soon.

Undoubtedly I will be going back to the Falken ZE912s or the successor ZE914.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on June 20, 2012
Given 37% while driving a BMW (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
Some people on here make you laugh. These tyres are cheap to buy and are rubbish. At the end of the day you could get a Michelin for 20 pounds per tyre more. In my opinion thats a bargain. I was miss sold these tyres and as for people loving them and slating bigger brands- they just can't afford to pay for top brands simple as that. If faulken were as good as Pirelli or Bridgestone as some reviews state, then how come they aren't OE spec on any car????? Avoid these if you enjoy your car, driving, braking oh and your kids.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on June 10, 2012
Given 86% while driving a Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 15,000 average miles
A pair of these replaced the factory supplied Bridgestone RE050 on the front of my Golf TDI. The bridgestones lasted 16k miles and were pretty hopeless in the last 4-5k miles, especially in the wet where noise was as much an issue as wet grip. The Falkens have now done 15k miles and have worn at the same rate as the Bridgestones. Overall they've been excellent - better wet weather grip than the RE050s throughout their life, good dry weather grip and enough feedback to please all but the most sensitive 3% of drivers. I still have the original Bridgestones on the rear and comparing the sidewalls there is no more protection on those than the Falkens, and both are typical low profile tyre walls that will not protect the rim if you bash a kerb. Wear rate has been even across the tyre width, 50p inner tread blocks are a sympton of poor suspension geometry (excess camber , often caused by straddling speed humps, or excessive toe-in). In summary, as good as the Bridgestones in all areas, better in some. Great tyres especially at 25% lower price than the RE050s. Would buy again without hesitation.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on May 18, 2012