Ptown_tsXXX

I just got some Falkens 912 245/45/17 on my my stock rims for $380 installed. They look to be of good quality built. My ride is much more quiet now and the ride has smoothen quite a bit too. Changing lanes on the freeway is really smooth and corning improve significantly over the stocks, didn't feel the need to brake too much either while cornering. Was going to run with the Kumho Asx's all seaons, but they didn't carry kumho's, so hopefully these perform as well for the price.
But my tsx still feels really hopy from the Tokico blues shocks with stock springs, do you guys think that the shocks are to stiff for the stock springs?

Ptown_tsXXX

Oh yeah, here is a picture of the tire on this website:

http://www.falkentires.com/ze912hp_t.htm

ILoveMyHonda

Glad to hear the Falken tires worked out for you. Got any pics?

BTW, what's up with that size?! That's grossly oversized not only for the rim but for the car too. How do they look?

wong05tsx

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i've got the same, but in 245/35/17. handling improved a lot for me as well, but i think they were a little louder (but maybe because I was actually paying attention to the sound, rather than getting use to it and no noticing it)

Monk302

I also recently got these in the stock size and have been very happy with the results. I had a slight shake in the steering wheel at higher speed with the old OEM's. Most likely due to the fact I did not rotate them often enough and now it is gone. The tires as are quiet and a great value. I have not pushed them yet so I will let someone else comment on the performance, but for $204 for the tires ($100 off coupon) and $96 for mounting (tax included) I am very happy.

LukeaTron

I ran these tires for 6 months before putting my winter tires on. They were put on by the dealer when I bought my car CPO so it wasn't my choice. Overall I've been pretty satisfied save for their performance in the snow (hence the winter tires). I don't get any tram lining at all and they're plenty grippy for any reasonable street driving. They seem to approach their limit (or as close as I've taken them any way) very linearly and give decent feedback. After looking into the price on these things I was pleasantly surprised. It's a super nice tire compared to other tires in it's price range.

Perhaps the only negative I've found is that after 6 months and 7,000 miles, the wear on the fronts is around 50% already. I am interested in seeing how they perform as they wear out. I'm not an extremely aggressive driver but there are lots of hills and curves (that make driving tons o' fun) in western PA.

cwh82

Monk302, where did you get your deal for these tires?

Monk302

Discount Tire Direct, the tires were $76 a piece with free shipping and at the time they had a $100 off coupon. The entire order was $204. The coupon expired a few months back.

EvolveTSX

I had those tires on my prelude both in 16 and 17 inch sizes and they were fantastic!!! to Falken

wong05tsx

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thats when i got em

Ptown_tsXXX

Are these oversized for the oem tire guys? I read some recommendations and used the tire calculator for the 17's in the sticky and these are just a negative .5 to the OEM's. Compared to the stocks these looks wider and just a little bit shorter than the 50 series. I haven't took any pictures yet but, I'll try to soon. Should I have went with the stock sizing on these? They were cheaper too.

Ptown_tsXXX

Opps, edit on the first post its a 235/45/17 tires.

occdoc

Sorry it's off-topic, but where in Western PA are you? (I'm in the North Hills suburbs of Pittsburgh)

SunnyG

I bought these a while ago during the DTD deal as well, and finally had them mounted on. For the money, you can't go wrong. I think they are an overall improvement over stock. Just found out I'm moving to Philly for residency though, so I'll probably need to invest in a set of snow tires for the winters.

Ronin317

I'm in Penn Hills, east of the city...but back on topic,

I was looking at these Falken's, as well as the 512's, and these new Bridgestone Potenza G019s http://.com/5ft7v9

I've got Winter tires, so I'm thinking a Hi-Perf All season would be the best choice with the odd temp fluctuations here, rather than a summer tire (to replace the stock Michelin MXM4s).

Simba91102

You don't mention what size you're interested in, but the General Exclaim UHP is now available in the OE size. That's a top rated ultra high performance all season tire (whatever that means) that can't be beat for the money (IMHO).

SHYUperman

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I noticed that you aren't the first person to say that the UHPs are all seasons... but tirerack states that it's a "Ultra High Performance Summer tire" and that "We do not suggest Exclaim UHP tires be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice."

but General Tire's website states: "The ultra-high performance you need in all season conditions. "

I just want to double check if they are all season tires...

Ronin317

Oh, I'm looking OEM size. 215/50-17XL

Simba91102

Tire Rack markets this tire as a summer tire, and actually that's all I've used them for (I've always used dedicated winter tires). They are however labeled an all-season tire (and since General advertises as much, they should know). I won't necessarily disagree with Tire Racks assessment of the tire, but I think it's worth knowing what the manufacturer has to say. Regardless of the Tire Rack's "we suggest they not be used in near freezing temperatures" warning, (which is I have to assume is more or less a disclaimer on their part so when or if they received complaints about cold weather performance, they can say "we told you so") I have used and will use these late into the fall and re-install early in the spring. That's one of the main reasons I bought them; the ability to perform in temperatures that would have summer tires hardening up. All that said, I can't speak for their ability or lack of in any kind of snow condition, but for the rest, I've found it to be a great tire for money.

TO_StockExchange

Great read guys.. I am too looking into these to replace my stockies.. I know it's been addressed somewhat, but are these tires quiet(er)? I just swapped my winters out and I can't stand the noise from the stock any longer

Great, cheap price on them for sure!

amadeus303

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I liked the original Ziex 512 tire... good performance for the money, nice looking, and even some rim protection. However, I thought the treadwear was relatively weak compared to other UHP tires in "real life" as opposed to the ratings on paper. When I heard Falken was releasing an update to the 512, I was stoked... but I also saw that they added 2-3 lbs. per tire due to the new construction! I now am looking for a replacement to my 512's, but I'm looking at other options.

I don't doubt that they're still a great value and solid performer... but I'm not too keen on adding unsprung weight to the whip...

Simba91102

The weight is what turned me off on them too. The Ziex 912 225/50x17's are 26 lbs. versus 22 for the Generals.

LukeaTron

Crikey! The dealer put these tires on when I bought my car but know how heavy they are, I'll probably go with something else when the time comes. The tires are pretty decent though.

Simba91102

Ya, they've been pretty well received here. My guess is that like you, they came with the car, or guys don't know or don't care that they're pretty heavy compared to some other tires. Accurate tire weights seem to be not that easy to find. I think Tire Rack and some manufacturer's web sites are a good resource, but other tire retailers (Discount Tire for instance) don't offer that information. And some manufacturer's web sites either don't offer it, or it's obviously a range or rounded. Understandable I guess since very few people probably care.