Or maybe my expectations from a set of tyres are higher than those of the people happy to sing praise to the 912.
Falken ZE912's Anyone tried them?
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Or maybe my expectations from a set of tyres are higher than those of the people happy to sing praise to the 912.
Maybe you've not owned a car with 14" rims where your exceptional expectations are unlikely to met.?
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Got 4 205 60 13 on the Capri and IMO theyre pretty decent for the money.
On the Manta I like the rear end very very loose so I can easily break traction, since changing to these it's harder to do that.
Possibly - they aren't as soft as say, Uniroyals seem to be, but they are softer than I personally like.
Not tried the ZV3, the ZV1 was a good tyre though - had those on my 205 GTI with no complaints wet or dry.
Unfortunately I moved on from cars with 14" wheels before 912's existed.
I loved Dunlop SP Sport 9000's on my Saxo, but they are no longer made.
Get moar powah!
Don't think I will have troubles breaking traction on the 205, not with 170bhp, even with a plate diff!I am a great lover of Avon tyres, the tread pattern looks sound on the ZV3, so may give them a shot.
I have got Event (alledged ditchfinder) tyres on it atm fitted by the previous owner, they have surprised me a lot, but the steering is mega heavy with them. The tread pattern is sound, they havent broken traction wet or dry, but that is with an Ashmatic 1.6 making about 2/3rds the power it should be
My mate swears by Falken ZE912 for his Civic, which runs upto 425bhp... 350bhp daily (and obviously fwd). When i've been out in his car the grip is really good, sidewalls seem pretty solid too..
He's tried convincing me to get some (same car) but they're £15 more per corner than Kumho KU31, so not really that tempting
I've had really bad experiences with Dunlop SP Sport 9000, they were what i'd describe as dangerous in the wet. Still have 2 on the back, was glad to get rid of the fronts.
He's tried convincing me to get some (same car) but they're £15 more per corner than Kumho KU31, so not really that tempting
I've had really bad experiences with Dunlop SP Sport 9000, they were what i'd describe as dangerous in the wet. Still have 2 on the back, was glad to get rid of the fronts.
Had a set of ZE912 on the front for about a month replacing the 452's all round as they had good reviews and were a little cheaper than 452's.
Overall, they arent a bad tyre. They dont grip as well as 452's but unless you drive like a complete d1ck they wont let you down.
When i need another set on the front i may get another set or maybe go back to 452's.
Overall, they arent a bad tyre. They dont grip as well as 452's but unless you drive like a complete d1ck they wont let you down.
When i need another set on the front i may get another set or maybe go back to 452's.
My dad has some on his mr2 as they're one of the few tyres you can get in the right size for the rear. On the odd occasions I drive it they seem fine with more than enough grip and about same as the toyo's they replaced. They seem to be lasting better as well.
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I have some 912's on my MX5 I simply couldn't afford the extra £180 for F1's which were on there previously. I had read some reviews from MX5 owners and they seemed to think they were ok.
My inital thoughts were mixed they certainly didn't feel as planted and they had altered the intial feel you get as you turn in on a corner. It was strange they felt a bit soft but they still gripped very well.
A month or 2 on and they are much better they feel like they have a lot more grip and I have had no issues in the wet or dry. They still don't feel as good as the F1's but I think the grip levels are there. The only thing I really notice is they squeek more when pulling away promptly.
I would buy them again.
My inital thoughts were mixed they certainly didn't feel as planted and they had altered the intial feel you get as you turn in on a corner. It was strange they felt a bit soft but they still gripped very well.
A month or 2 on and they are much better they feel like they have a lot more grip and I have had no issues in the wet or dry. They still don't feel as good as the F1's but I think the grip levels are there. The only thing I really notice is they squeek more when pulling away promptly.
I would buy them again.
Have you tried Yokohama A539s on the Manta (fairly sure they go up to 14s)? I've got them on the new mini and they are have serious grip compared to the falkens I had on the old one. Can't wheelspin away anymore
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Just for the record, 912s are made in Thailand, 452s are made in Japan
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Quick google:
The Falken ZE912 is designed in Japan and manufactured both in Japan and in Sumitomo Rubber Industries' newest manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand. The plant in Thailand is Sumitomo's newest and most advanced tire plant in the world and uses the Sun manufacturing system which produces tires with high uniformity in carcass and tread. The 584,000 m2 factory has an output in excess of 9,000 tyres/day and started production in December 2006. The facility was set up at an investment cost of US$150 million.
Hope you guys don't mind me necroing this thread but it pretty much contains the info I need but I would just like some up to date info in possible please.
I am after 185/60/R14 (H) for a '98 Honda Civic Coupé. I tend not to hoon around in the car these days and would prefer a nice quite ride from the tyres. Could someone recommend a quiet tyre that offers good traction in the wet please?
Am prepared to look at the premium range of tyres as I am fed up of going for budget tyres that are so noisy.
Thanks all.
I am after 185/60/R14 (H) for a '98 Honda Civic Coupé. I tend not to hoon around in the car these days and would prefer a nice quite ride from the tyres. Could someone recommend a quiet tyre that offers good traction in the wet please?
Am prepared to look at the premium range of tyres as I am fed up of going for budget tyres that are so noisy.
Thanks all.
I know this is hardly a scientific review but on my Pug 307 (2.0L Petrol).
I have had 5 sets of 452's and have recently tried out the 912's, put it this way I won’t be going back to the 452's as the 912's in my opinion are better in the rain and from cold (check my location). Additionally they have a higher wear index than the 452’s (360 vs 300) but maintain the AA traction rating.
I have had 5 sets of 452's and have recently tried out the 912's, put it this way I won’t be going back to the 452's as the 912's in my opinion are better in the rain and from cold (check my location). Additionally they have a higher wear index than the 452’s (360 vs 300) but maintain the AA traction rating.