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Old 09-07-2008, 10:14 PM
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Anyone use Falken Tires?

Hey guys im planning to buy a set of Falken Ziex 912s and i was wondering if anyone has used them before or heard of any reviews on them?
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I use falken 452 tires on my 4Matic and I LOVE THEM! Absolutely no traction loss
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what about the 512s or 912s?

were did u get your 452s from addict?...thanks for the input
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i just rode a lil over 1000miles on my 912's they are really good sticks to the road no traction loss dont know about wearing of the thread yet though

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i got ze912's on my e420 on 18 inch wheels. i havent seen my traction light in a long time. Very good tire. and they are rated the second best tire at least when i bought them they were.
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Originally Posted by kdude87
Hey guys im planning to buy a set of Falken Ziex 912s and i was wondering if anyone has used them before or heard of any reviews on them?
The 512'S got horrible reviews from ADAC (German AAA), saying they were by far the worst in wet/rain.
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According to Tire Rack and Discount Tire the 912 is the update of the 512. My wife has the 912s on her car after rolling for 48k miles on the 512s. At one third tread depth the hydroplane effect of the 512 was very bad hence the change. Go for the 912s and you will like them. Also the yokohama S drive is an excellent tire. I ran them for 21k miles before switching to General Exclaims. Price point dropped but the ride and traction quality are very close. I now have 9k miles on them. They stick very well in wet and dry in aggressive driving. Just some other options.
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thanks a bunch guys, i decided with the 912s!
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thanks a bunch guys, i decided with the 912s!
How do you like them now, a year later?
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Originally Posted by h0rn3t920
i got ze912's on my e420 on 18 inch wheels. i havent seen my traction light in a long time. Very good tire. and they are rated the second best tire at least when i bought them they were.

what did you use to install your amp and subs? Did you use a power capasitor any problems with the alternator i want to do this to my benz 98 320 can you diy?

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