Falken ZE912
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The Falken ZE912 is a Premium Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars. Below is data from 108 tyre reviews averaging over 977,643 miles driven.
Dry Grip
85%
Wet Grip
78%
Road Feedback
78%
Progressiveness
69%
Wear
78%
Comfort
84%
Buy again
81%
Tyre Test Results:
- 9th: 2011 Autobild Max Performance Summer Tyre Test (225/40 R18)
- 13th: 2011 European Summer Tyre Test - 195/65 R15 (195/65 r15)
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Falken ZE912 Reviews
Given 40% (breakdown) while driving a SEAT (225-45-17-W)
Driving on mostly motorways for 11,000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 11,000 spirited miles
I've never had tyres wear so quick as these Just over 10000 miles down to 2mm tread depth. Not the best tyres all round average performance.
Used Falkens before another model can't remember exact tyre but bought these on strength of previous ones not as good this time.
£84 each from Macsams. on-line.
Used Falkens before another model can't remember exact tyre but bought these on strength of previous ones not as good this time.
£84 each from Macsams. on-line.
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Given 86% (breakdown) while driving a SEAT Leon Cupra (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 200 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 200 average miles
Recently replaced the Pirelli P6000 on the front. The Pirelli's had been ok, but they did under steer on spirited drives, especially in the wet.
I read lots of reviews on this site and was looking for some midrange tyres to replace them, making a decision on the Falken Ze912 based on the reviews.
I have not been disappointed - good grip in dry and especially wet, they are positive and progressive. Not run them in for many miles but pleased with them so far - not really able to comment on wear yet.
I read lots of reviews on this site and was looking for some midrange tyres to replace them, making a decision on the Falken Ze912 based on the reviews.
I have not been disappointed - good grip in dry and especially wet, they are positive and progressive. Not run them in for many miles but pleased with them so far - not really able to comment on wear yet.
Given 81% (breakdown) while driving a Jaguar XJ6 (225-45-17-)
Driving on mostly motorways for 0 spirited miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 0 spirited miles
Had these on my '07 525M sport Auto and was pleasently surprised how good these where, wet weather grip however was a tad less but thank god for traction control! Quieiter, better ride and also much better in the snow then the standard fittment tyres as well as I was able to move forward and get traction...the treads cleared with every rotation. I have now fitted these to my XJ 2.7 TDVI and will report soon how i find them, hopefully I am as pleased as when I fitted them to the 19" on my beemer.
Given 93% (breakdown) while driving a Alfa Romeo 156 GTA (with Q2) (225-45-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Fitted 4 of these to a Alfa 156 GTA. Initially I thought they lacked a bit of grip but after a few hundred miles of scrubbing the finish off them they are very good for both dry and wet grip levels. They are also very quiet and comfortable, maybe a little too comfy for some, there is more isolation from road imperfections then you would get with, say, a Goodyear F1, or Michelin PS2. As a so called mid-range tyre, they easily embarrass many high end ones, but at an unbelielevably good price. As others have said, no brainer.
Given 47% (breakdown) while driving a Nissan Murano (235-65-18-)
Driving on mostly motorways for 14,000 average miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 14,000 average miles
Noisy if compared to previous tires I used. Grip, high speed handling are also not to my expectation. Will use other brand of product next time.
Given 99% (breakdown) while driving a Renault Megane RenaultSport Cup (235-40-18-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 14,000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 14,000 spirited miles
Just replaced a set of these with a second set of 4!!
(I was using Yoko Parada Spec 2's in the slightly narrower 225/40 but they were too much of a compromise in the wet!)
Based on the previous reviews on here I bought a set and was delighted with the result!
I have driven an assortment of cars over the last 15yrs from quick to savage and have tried everything from the high-end barely legal track tyres down to the higher end budgets like Nankang and I have to say these are brilliant as good as the Michelin PS2's that came on the car and far better than the Dunlop SPORTMAXX TT's on after that.
If you buy a set (and set the pressures right) you won't be disappointed!!
(I was using Yoko Parada Spec 2's in the slightly narrower 225/40 but they were too much of a compromise in the wet!)
Based on the previous reviews on here I bought a set and was delighted with the result!
I have driven an assortment of cars over the last 15yrs from quick to savage and have tried everything from the high-end barely legal track tyres down to the higher end budgets like Nankang and I have to say these are brilliant as good as the Michelin PS2's that came on the car and far better than the Dunlop SPORTMAXX TT's on after that.
If you buy a set (and set the pressures right) you won't be disappointed!!
Given 96% (breakdown) while driving a Toyota Corolla (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 1,100 easy going miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 1,100 easy going miles
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Given 84% (breakdown) while driving a Mercedes Benz C200 CDI Est Blue Efficiency (245-40-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
Replacement rears for the Michelin Primacy HP originals. I researched more than in past (and found this site very useful), reflection of looking for value for money and concern at moving from Mercedes recommended 'MO' tyres (i.e. big names at big money) and that the car is rear wheel drive. Michelins did not last well on rears.
These are a great buy - solid all round performance. Car is not driven hard in hilly twisty Devon roads, so don't know about 'limit of grip', 'progressivenebss' etc. Grip in dry and wet is good/excellent - may be slightly less than Mich, G Years, Bridges etc etc, but any sensible driver would not know, and even if driving briskly they show no weakness.
Were £106 a tyre, vs about £150-175 for top names.
Only advice would be to check on fuel economy - may give up a little, but suspect only 2-3 mpg when tyres cold in urban driving. Out on M5 returned 50-55 mpg at various motorway speeds (65-80mph).
Too early to judge wear, but will report as tyre ages.
These are a great buy - solid all round performance. Car is not driven hard in hilly twisty Devon roads, so don't know about 'limit of grip', 'progressivenebss' etc. Grip in dry and wet is good/excellent - may be slightly less than Mich, G Years, Bridges etc etc, but any sensible driver would not know, and even if driving briskly they show no weakness.
Were £106 a tyre, vs about £150-175 for top names.
Only advice would be to check on fuel economy - may give up a little, but suspect only 2-3 mpg when tyres cold in urban driving. Out on M5 returned 50-55 mpg at various motorway speeds (65-80mph).
Too early to judge wear, but will report as tyre ages.
Given 99% (breakdown) while driving a Audi A4 2.0 TDi 170 S Line (235-40-18-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
I have now done 2k with these on the front, as i already have them on the rears. At first again i will state they were a little wobbly at 32 PSI but since I have upped that to 36 PSI they have been solid.
For the first 1000 miles they were not very grippy possibly to do with the coating on them from new, but as soon as you wear into them slightly they are rock solid.
Dry grip excellent, wet grip excellent, in the cold they have been superb and are very comfortable on long journeys. A no brainer for £110 a corner fitted.
Reviews will keep coming in after a few thousand miles to see how they progress at varying tread depths.
For the first 1000 miles they were not very grippy possibly to do with the coating on them from new, but as soon as you wear into them slightly they are rock solid.
Dry grip excellent, wet grip excellent, in the cold they have been superb and are very comfortable on long journeys. A no brainer for £110 a corner fitted.
Reviews will keep coming in after a few thousand miles to see how they progress at varying tread depths.
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Driving on mostly country roads for 10,000 average miles
Purchased a second pair to get a complete set around a year, to 2 years ago. Excellent tyres. Loads more grip than the Avon ZZ3 and Pirelli PZero Nero tyres my car came with. Was getting understear and losing traction in some fairly sharp, low speed corners, even in the dry - which I couldn't understand. Falkens have been ace. I've done over 10,000 on the first pair and around 6 or 7 on the second. Wear seems to be pretty even and good so far, even though now I drive with a bit more 'spirit'.
Survived a 6 hour snow journey last christmas. Obviously nothing is going to be great in the snow, ice and sludge. But I think they did really well. Managed to drag herself up 'slip'roads where lorries and other cars were struggling. Got to my destination after surviving the dangers of the M4 and M5.
Back to normal conditions, you can feel the road under you - which I like, but also quite comfortable on most roads.
Will most likely be buying again. Fiesta ST 150. £62 - £67 each