More specifically has anyone tried Falken ZIEX ZE 512's . I'm thinking about buying some but would like to know if anyone has had any problems with them.

 

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they're nothing special, but they aren't total junk either. just a typical low to mid-range tire.

 

it's a decent all around tire.

 

I've noticed they're very sensitive to alignment. They're ok, not a performance tire, tho.

 

They are ok for dd. They suck for anything else.

 

They are an all season tire. To the best of my knowledge it does not snow in LA thus you do not need an all season tire.

 

There not junk?
There a very very good tire for the money, consumer reports rated #1 in class/

I had them on my prelude, and was very pleased for an all around tire.

 

hey thanks for the replies!

 

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I had them on my prelude, and was very pleased for an all around tire.</TD></TR></TABLE>

So you were driving around in Phoenix with all season tires? From my understanding you really don't get much snow there? I would suggest you try a dedicated summer tire. It will be light years ahead of any all season tire.

cheers

 

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yep true...they suck in the rain though...even with good tread left, if you push them too much they'll start squeaking...i'd recommend yoko es100's i have them in 205/50/15's...love them...the ziex's do have good sidewalls and the tread wear is pretty good...though i wouldn't buy them anymore...

 

[QUOTE=barroomhero]There not junk?
There a very very good tire for the money, consumer reports rated #1 in class/

that is one of the worst tire ever sold as in a m&s rating from a name brand company...if that is what you are looking for then go with the kumho asx......but as old man neri has stated you don't see any snow in arizona or cali...you are better off with a true summer tire like the yok es 100 or the kumho spt....and the kumho have a $40.00 mail in rebate

 

they're ok... a bit noisy.. not too bad of a peroformer. stiff sidewall.

 

They're not very good, and they're a terrible choice for anyone who lives in a place where it doesn't snow.

If you're looking for an inexpensive tire with very good performance and treadlife, get the Kumho Ecsta SPT.

 

so i bought some rims and they came with the ziex ze 512's from jlb motorsports. a great price and so far i like the tires.

 

just don't push them very hard because you will be disappointed

 

alright thanks for the heads up. but what can i look out for in that department?

 

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Expect them to lose traction if you push them hard - if you go too fast around corners, if you brake late, etc.

 

ooo right on thanks

 

btw had these tires when i live in CT and they did well in rain, snow ,ice, sleet, h-t debates, and price point

 

Just because you think one particular tire is okay, doesn't mean that there isn't some other tire that is significantly better in every way, including price.

 

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So in your opinion what do you think i should have gone with?

 

the spt is what you should have gotten instead when it comes to dry performance and wet performance... if you had wanted really good dry weather grip and didn't care to much about wet then the falken 615

 

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Also, the SPT lasts about three times longer than the Falken RT-615 (30-45K miles vs 10-12K), and the SPT is about two thirds the price. So if you care about value and how much money you spend on your tires and how often, that's a consideration.