Good tires?(updated with more tire ?'s)

Jodster · 09-06-2003

I'm looking at getting some good tires for my stock 03 EX wheels. I want tires that grip really good and are good for all weather. I found some Falken ZE-512 ZIEX. I'm getting them in 205/55/15 and they are $67 each. Are these good tires for what I want? And is that a good price?

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Jodster · 09-07-2003

Anyone?

Zzyzx · 09-07-2003

They are pretty good, Decent dry traction and Decent Wet traction. Not the Best but not the worst, and for $67 the price is hard to beat.

civicvtec1ps · 09-07-2003

i had those tires 215/45/17. great tires for price. no regret
all season tires too M+S

Pharoh · 09-07-2003

If you're looking for an all season tire I would not recommend Falkens at all...They are cheap but won't last.

It all depends on the type of driving you want to do bro.

If this is strictly an a to b car then I would get Michelin Harmonies, my dad's g/f uses these and they're super quiet and great in all weather.

If you want to have some fun all year round...(if you drive in the snow), get a Pirelli or again, maybe a Michelin Pilot Series tire...

Jodster · 09-07-2003

I drive my cars pretty hard and take them to the limit. I've always heard good things about Falken tire. I just want a good gripping tire for a good price. And I want it to be good for the winter cause we get a lot of ice and some snow here in Cincy. As long as they grip better in the winter than the stock firecraps than I'm happy. And I figured that $67 per tire is a really good price.

Pharoh · 09-07-2003

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Originally posted by Jodster
I drive my cars pretty hard and take them to the limit. I've always heard good things about Falken tire. I just want a good gripping tire for a good price. And I want it to be good for the winter cause we get a lot of ice and some snow here in Cincy. As long as they grip better in the winter than the stock firecraps than I'm happy. And I figured that $67 per tire is a really good price.

that is a good price but consider this...

You buy one set of Michelin Pilot Exalto's (that's what I have)...they cost more than Falken's.

You'll buy three to four sets of Falken's before you'll even need to consider changing the Michelins...

Basically, it's the initial expense that scares people a little....all the money up front or over time with additional shop charges and fluctuating prices.

Jodster · 09-07-2003

Where the best place to get the Michelin Pilot Exalto in a 205/55/15?

l00pb4k · 09-07-2003

I have always liked Nittos...just my $.02

Zzyzx · 09-07-2003

Hold up.....
The reason the Falkens wear out quicker is because they are made of a softer compound then the Michelins. Softer compounds = Better Dry traction. So although the Michelins will last longer, the Falkens will grip the road better (In the Dry). Wet traction is dependant on tread patterns. So they are hard to compair.

I've used 3 different tires from falken, the 502's (Originally on the car) 512's (My current street tire) and a set of Azenis sports (For autocross).

the 502's will last pretty much forever..... I still have 2 of my original 502's and they have 58,000+ miles on them (plenty of tread left too). They dont grip worth a damn, but they last a long ass time. My 512's have about 20,000 miles on them, but the tread is getting low. They grip pretty good for a street tire that suppose to last around 30,000 miles. My Azenis........ I love these tires. They will probably last about 10,000 miles, but it will be one hell of a ride!!! I can't praise them enough, the traction availible in them is nothing but amazing. For a Streetable Race tire they are hard to beat.... Cheep too, 205/50R15's run for about $65-$70

Pharoh · 09-07-2003

Falken's are good for the buck but they never rate as high as Pilot's, G-Force or Proxi's..I've been around the tire business for years...My Exalto's are really soft and will hold up to 51 psi. I run them lower for street and then hold very well...

Tires are very much a personal preference thing...We're talking about all weather tires here...I wouldn't trust a Falken in the rain at all much less the snow...lol. If I had the time I would dig up all the online reviews from various magazines to show you how they all rated in wet and dry and I promise you won't see Falken's anywhere in the top of the list...

What I'm talking about is a tire that can run gorceries and the track...all purpose and very agressive...You're not going to buy super soft tires if you don't intend to race auto-X every other day.

Read what the opening post was again...

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I'm looking at getting some good tires for my stock 03 EX wheels. I want tires that grip really good and are good for all weather. I found some Falken ZE-512 ZIEX. I'm getting them in 205/55/15 and they are $67 each. Are these good tires for what I want? And is that a good price?

Stock wheels, all weather and grip.

At the hint of rain a Falken will become an ice skate.

Zzyzx · 09-07-2003

No worries man. I agree The 512's may not be the best tire for him, but I've had no complaints with mine and I've even autocrossed with them. the 502's are crap, not worth the rubber they are made from.

The Azenis, He should most definitly Not get these tires. they are basically R compound tires with enough tread on them to appeas the DOT. (Some other tires with similar traction: Kumho MX and the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A. So far in my class of racing the 2 top tires are the Falkens and the Kumho's. The BFG's are no faster and cost 3X more so Very few people run them any more).

XxJDMCivicxX · 09-07-2003

I like my Yokohama avs es 100 they actually have grip in rain unlike my avid h4's. I have 205/50/15

Jodster · 09-07-2003

What about Pirelli P6000 Sport Veloce? The tread looks good and it said that they are good for all weather. And they are $84 each. Any good?

Jodster · 09-08-2003

Any other advice on tires?