Falken ZE 912
07-02-10, 03:43 PM
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Falken ZE 912
I'm shopping for 4 new tires for my 2001 IS 300, size 215/45/17. I have Michelin Pilots MXM4 right now. I'm looking for an All-Season tire with the best combination of good tread life, handling, grip, and a quiet ride. I've been looking at reviews on tire rack and talking to local tire companies. Can anyone give me recommendations on what would be the best choice? What I have been told is the Falken ZE 912 was the best-rated ultra performance tire this past year in many car magazines like car and driver and road and travel. Apparently, since it is a Japanese tire it's going to perform better because of their old school style and long history of drifting. I am also looking at the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus and the Continental Extreme Contact DWS. I really have no idea what to do so if anyone has any feedback, experience or recommendations on these tires or other ones that would work well for my car I would greatly appreciate it.
07-02-10, 10:24 PM
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The 912 isnt going to handle anywhere close to as well as the Pilot Sport A/S+ but it's also half the price for a reason. I would definitely not compare the two. And i wouldnt put the DWS in the same category as the 912 either.
It all depends on your budget. If you want a decent AS tire and you're on a budget, the 912 will suffice. But if you want premium level tire and have a higher budget, i'd look at the Pilot Sports and the Bridgestone RE960AS PP, it is a little cheaper than the Michelin, but has been rated equally or higher in some expert opinions. If you still want a premium level tire with a lower price range, the Continental DWS is a great tire.
I have personally had a set of RE960's and they were great tires.
It all depends on your budget. If you want a decent AS tire and you're on a budget, the 912 will suffice. But if you want premium level tire and have a higher budget, i'd look at the Pilot Sports and the Bridgestone RE960AS PP, it is a little cheaper than the Michelin, but has been rated equally or higher in some expert opinions. If you still want a premium level tire with a lower price range, the Continental DWS is a great tire.
I have personally had a set of RE960's and they were great tires.
07-06-10, 08:51 PM
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i will never buy falkens again. i had the ziex 912s on my 2gs. after about 8k miles, they suddenly got louder and louder. 
i recently got the michelin pilot sport a/s +. these bad boys are
you get what you pay for.
fwiw, i was on the fence between the 960AS vs the a/s+.
i recently got the michelin pilot sport a/s +. these bad boys are
you get what you pay for.fwiw, i was on the fence between the 960AS vs the a/s+.
07-06-10, 09:52 PM
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The Bridgestone and Michelins are premium rubber with better technology, hence the quiet and comfort and price tag
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