Falken ZE914 Reviews - Page 8

Given 93% while driving a Mitsubishi (215/45 R18 W) on mostly town for 2,000 spirited miles
put it on my lancer X 2010 1,8mivec
amazing tyres on wet and dry, very silent
definitelly much better then yokohama advans I had originally, which are almost twice as expensive
big recomendation for everyone
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on May 4, 2013
Given 100% while driving a BMW 120d M sport (205/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
a little bit slippy at first until bedded in. once bedded in, grip grip and more grip. my driving style is mixed, and i don't always plod along ;) i would buy again and highly recommend them
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on April 8, 2013
Given 86% while driving a Honda Civic (195/50 R15) on mostly country roads for 2,000 average miles
A very good all round tyre :)
I had them on my Honda Civic which I used daily on a mixture of motorways, A and B roads and also around town. They gripped well in the dry and wet and never allowed me to doubt what was capable. They took everything I threw at them and they just kept giving.

They are a good improvement from the already good 912s. I'd happily use them again and I will. I will be putting a set on my Alfa 156 soon.
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on April 3, 2013
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Given 100% while driving a Ford (225/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
These tyres are some of the best I've ever experienced they are quiet on the road and very comfortable the dry grip and wet grip are both excellent and they let you know when your pushing too hard I'll definately buy them again I've not done many miles only 3000 but thy still look brand new with no signs of wear
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on April 1, 2013
Given 55% while driving a Ford Focus mk2 (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
After 4 months with these tyres with mostly wet weather id change these tyres if it wasn't so close to spring ....
On wet/damp roads wheels spin when pulling away ...driving in similar conditions is ok but doesn't put much confidence in the driver as can theres not quiet 90% grip on wet roads .....
on a 2009 ford focus 1.6 zetec mpg with these is 30.4mpg
Uniroyal rainexpert was 36mpg .....
Think the ratings for this tyre is over rated ...wont be buying these again
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on March 21, 2013
Given 76% while driving a MINI One D (175/65 R15 H) on mostly town for 100 easy going miles
Fitted 4 to the car and have felt immediate improvement from the previous Michelin Energys.
Comfort is the the best I've experienced on any tyre, probably due to the soft compound and shoulders. Thus doubt wear will as good as previous tyres, but with my steady driving style il be happy with 20k. These are such an improvement and I will be looking to put them on the A3 next month.
Will update regarding wear in the future, but defos recommend if you are looking for a smooth quiet ride, plus they look good too!
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on January 6, 2013
Given 83% while driving a Honda Jazz (195/55 R16 V) on mostly town for 500 spirited miles
Considering the price these are amazing! Still to see how well they wear.
Road feed back is good - plenty of warning as you approach wet grip limit and even at the point they still get you around the corner - but gentle warn you you went a little too fast
way better than the Dunlops they replaced - approaching the best I have used in wet grip which is better than most
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on December 21, 2012
Given 99% while driving a BMW 5 Series M Sport ( E60 ) (245/40 R18 H) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Cant rate this tyre enough to be honest, replaced x4 Goodyear NCT5 run flats on a 525d M sport and honestly the difference is amazing after a week, dry grip is amazing and can feel when the car is going to let go, last night was HEAVY rain and my car easily gliding through deep water 80mph in surface water with no light steering or twitchyness. the tyres also have circles on the outside of the tyre and once they turn from circles to squares you change your wheels over and hey presto you get more life out of them. great idea. def will be buying again. Road noise is very quite and over bumps, potholes and white lines where my car used to tramline and back end had a mind of its on now glides over easy.
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on November 27, 2012
Given 99% while driving a Volkswagen Touran tdi (195/65 R15 H) on a combination of roads for 30,000 average miles
Fantastic value for money, outlasted firestone tz300 almost double. bettre traction and response than the firestone also.
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on November 19, 2012
Given 83% while driving a Skoda Octavia (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 500 spirited miles
Let me be the first reviewer of this tyre. I had a pair fitted at the front to replace Pirelli P7s which had shown mediocre wet grip and wore very quickly. The 914s show excellent wet grip and are particularly impressive on, for instance, damp greasy roads under trees. Dry grip is also good, though they could respond quicker and give more feedback. Traction and braking are very good, with much less Traction Control flashing in my 2.0tdi, wet or dry. Noise on course motorway surfaces is as good as the P7s, and much better than Toyo Proxes that I had a couple of years ago.

It seems to me that the new rubber mix has really worked for wet grip - (I'm sure rubber mix matters more than tread pattern unless rain is very heavy). Too early to judge wear rates or rolling resistance.
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on July 5, 2012