The Falken ZE912 is most consistently praised for dry grip, quiet running, comfort and value, with wet grip also receiving more praise than criticism. Wet-road confidence is not universal, with concerns in around one in nine of the 173 reviews. Tread life attracts more praise than complaints overall, but short-life concerns appear in nearly one in five reviews and both end-of-life accounts are critical of wear. Almost all reviews lack a stage of use, which limits any typical-mileage or grip-retention claim. Repeat accounts range from continued satisfaction to reduced confidence, without a common ageing pattern.
What owners mention most counted across 171 reviews
brill value for money - much quieter than the oe run flats and a fraction of the cost. don't drive fast enough to comment on the handling at the limit, for day to day they are absolutely spot on - the oe's were nigh on £250 for each whereas these cost £440 for all 4!!
Replacement for 0E Michelin's - car feels so much nicer - grip dramatically improved in both wet and dry conditions and ride comfort also better; previous squealing in tight cornering completely eliminated and noise levels much lower - seems to be a total win/win at a bargain price - too early comment on wear but initially seems acceptable - premium performance at a budget price - highly recommended.
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Bought these to replace 6 yr old OE Michelins. I'm hugely disappointed in them. Spent a great deal of time researching before I chose the Falkens, and had been delighted with the set on our runabout Polo. However on an Impreza beware. Firstly the softer sidewalls make the car wander and roll absurdly in corners to the point where I have lost any confidence in the cars handling. Main dealer checked car suspension which proved to be fine and fitted a set of Michelins on spare rims - the car regained its' (previously) excellent handling. Secondly I've never come across tyres so sensitive to correct pressure settings and the effect that sudden changes in ambient teperatures can have on them. Thirdly the car has lost 10% of its' (previously excellent as I have a light right foot) mpg.
I'm not saying Falkens are poor tyres (the Sinceras on our Polo are very good) but I am saying that on my Impreza they are an expensive disaster.
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Fitted for 60 quid per corner you just cant go wrong.
Dry grip is up there with the best of them, and in the wet they are decent, clear standing water well, and give lots of confidence on twisty country roads.
Have had these on for 3k and they still look like new, I never thought much of Falkens until now and I am pleasantly surprised.
Bought a pair of these nearly 3 years back after my 1 year old Avon ZZ3 were down to the threads on the very inside of the tyre! Thought it could have been something out of line - but after getting checked, all seemed ok, and Falkens have been spot on (won't be buying Avons again!). Wasn't my driving either, as I was being careful the first year of owning the car.
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
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225/45 R17 W
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Mostly Motorways
Spirited
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
