Falken Ziex ZE-512 opinions - Page 2 - Focaljet

**focuspl99** · 08-01-2008, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelXi

Not Really.
They SUCK ASS Plain and Simple.
There is SO MUCH Void in those Circumferential grooves that even a MILDLY Spirited Backroads drive is akin to trying to play basket ball on a polished wooden court in brand new turf cleats.
Pumped to Ridiculous Air Pressure, they are TOLERABLE.
There are many better tires for the money, and for only a small bit more money you can have MUCH Better tires.
I Refuse to buy "High Dollar" Tires, as I cannot afford them and I can have so much for reasonable money. I'm not being elitist in my Complete Dissatisfaction with the 512's. It's not about price, it's about "Bang For The Buck".

i dont want to argue with you, you might pour cheese all over my head

**MichaelXi** · 08-01-2008, 01:52 PM

Hot and Melted!!!

**brads03zx3** · 08-01-2008, 05:55 PM

I just did the finger nail test on a 912 tire last night and it told me it uses a softer compound than the 512.

**MichaelXi** · 08-01-2008, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brads03zx3

I just did the finger nail test on a 912 tire last night and it told me it uses a softer compound than the 512.

That could be good OR bad...

In My Experience, the compound was decent for the application that it was intended, BUT wear was Too quick, (Softer could be even worse...?), Hydroplane Resistance was lacking, (Surprising with those HUGE Circumferential Grooves), and BECAUSE of those huge grooves (Which weren't all that helpful), it had too much tread squirm.
I haven't seen the 912's yet. How different is the tread pattern?

The 512's were Acceptably Decent in the Dry, AFTER they were over halfway worn out.

**GapBoyPCS** · 08-01-2008, 08:17 PM

The 912 tread pattern:

512:

**MichaelXi** · 08-02-2008, 10:38 AM

Wow!
Even LARGER Void Space. (I Think... Just Eyeballing the pics)
Unless they are Much more Firm, that could exacerbate the main problem that I experienced.
I sure Hope that they evacuate water better than the 512's.

**rosko311** · 08-05-2008, 09:35 PM

Well 1/2 of the water being moved from the tire is being moved by the sipes the other 1/2 is being moved by the grooves that are in the tread. so yes the 912s wil move water and have better hydroplane resistance than the 512s. The cool part about the 912 is the fact its 2 tires in one. Its an all season on one side and a directional on the other( asymmetrical ).

**FORD_07** · 08-05-2008, 10:46 PM

i got the 912s about 7000 miles ago and having no problems with any thing, no noise, great traction wet or dry, and the tires dont spin nearly as much as they used to with the stock hankook pos's

**myfafp3** · 08-06-2008, 11:02 PM

the dealer i work at is using both the dunlop direzza and the 912s on used cars. 912s are pretty good i like em. the direzza might last a little longer but between the two i cant feel a difference in grip. now mind you we sell g35 coupes and sedans so i dont know what it would be like on a focus. the direzzas are cheap. i can get a 215/45 17 for around 70 bucks a pop.

**brads03zx3** · 08-08-2008, 01:29 AM

what specific direzza?

This specific direzza is one of the stickiest street tire on the market.

08-01-2008, 01:52 PM	#27
MichaelXi [FJ] Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Venus Via Knoxville, TN Posts: 24,263	Re: Falken Ziex ZE-512 opinions Hot and Melted!!!

08-01-2008, 05:55 PM	#28
brads03zx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 9,069	Re: Falken Ziex ZE-512 opinions I just did the finger nail test on a 912 tire last night and it told me it uses a softer compound than the 512. __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec DuraMonster---'03 duratec ZX3 vs MNTN - 9/0 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 4/1 *JCM Racing #88* Bouncing Back---Bigger, Faster, Stronger Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the ARG in 'CHARGED

08-01-2008, 08:17 PM	#30
GapBoyPCS Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Waterloo/Toronto/GTA, Ontario, Canada Posts: 8,965	Re: Falken Ziex ZE-512 opinions The 912 tread pattern: 512: __________________ Richard - 2002 ZTS \| Sangria Red \| 386,000+ km...Be Bold, Stay Focused 24-7 OFOC - Ontario Focus Owners Club \| SVTOA-Toronto \| SVTOA Redline Rendezvous On Track [FJ] focaljet - Forum Guidelines - Welcome to the Jet - Team Canada - FJ Store - Sponsors - SEARCH

08-02-2008, 10:38 AM	#31
MichaelXi [FJ] Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Venus Via Knoxville, TN Posts: 24,263	Re: Falken Ziex ZE-512 opinions Wow! Even LARGER Void Space. (I Think... Just Eyeballing the pics) Unless they are Much more Firm, that could exacerbate the main problem that I experienced. I sure Hope that they evacuate water better than the 512's.

08-05-2008, 09:35 PM	#32
rosko311 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Raleigh,NC Posts: 111	Re: Falken Ziex ZE-512 opinions Well 1/2 of the water being moved from the tire is being moved by the sipes the other 1/2 is being moved by the grooves that are in the tread. so yes the 912s wil move water and have better hydroplane resistance than the 512s. The cool part about the 912 is the fact its 2 tires in one. Its an all season on one side and a directional on the other( asymmetrical ). __________________ 2003 Pitch Black SVT Focus #1586 of 3985----> K&N Panel Filter, CFM 67mm TB, CFM ORP, Motorcraft Coppers, CFM Race Lower Trans Mount, Steeda STS, Spec Stg 1 w/ Steel FW, Focussport Tune, Saleen RC Suspension, 17" FB Rota Slips

08-05-2008, 10:46 PM	#33
FORD_07 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 43	Re: Falken Ziex ZE-512 opinions i got the 912s about 7000 miles ago and having no problems with any thing, no noise, great traction wet or dry, and the tires dont spin nearly as much as they used to with the stock hankook pos's __________________ silver 07 zx3, fs cai, trubendz 2.5

08-06-2008, 11:02 PM	#34
myfafp3 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ontario CA Posts: 91	Re: Falken Ziex ZE-512 opinions the dealer i work at is using both the dunlop direzza and the 912s on used cars. 912s are pretty good i like em. the direzza might last a little longer but between the two i cant feel a difference in grip. now mind you we sell g35 coupes and sedans so i dont know what it would be like on a focus. the direzzas are cheap. i can get a 215/45 17 for around 70 bucks a pop. __________________ beware... the sedan revolution is upon us widebody sedan with brembos and H.I.D. chasing you...well actually the motor is stock but it handles and brakes nice roflmao!!

08-08-2008, 01:29 AM	#35
brads03zx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 9,069	Re: Falken Ziex ZE-512 opinions what specific direzza? This specific direzza is one of the stickiest street tire on the market. __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec DuraMonster---'03 duratec ZX3 vs MNTN - 9/0 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 4/1 *JCM Racing #88* Bouncing Back---Bigger, Faster, Stronger Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the ARG in 'CHARGED

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