Need some help/feedback on some tires for the S...Falken Ziex ZE-512
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Need some help/feedback on some tires for the S...Falken Ziex ZE-512
A couple of weeks ago, I was able to pick up a set of used wheels which had 2 bald tires and 2, practically, new tires...Now Im not sure if I should get a set tires I trust or just get 2 more of the same tires that are on 2 of the wheels.
Couple specs & pics of the tire:
Mileage Warranty:
30,000 miles (read it was only good for 15-20K miles)
Specifications:
Treadwear: 360
Traction: A
Temperature: A
Speed Rating: Z
"The new Ziex ZE512 maximizes the all-season performance with a uni-directional tread design and large circumferential grooves for superior wet weather handling. This tire offers a smooth, quiet and comfortable ride along with an improved rim protection ridge to protect your custom rims. Performance never looked so good."
<img src="http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/tires/falhz7.ang.jpg">
<img src="http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/tires/falhz7.trd.jpg">
<img src="http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/tires/falhz7.shd.jpg">
Do I just go for a different set, and sell the ones on there now? By 2 for now, when they crap out buy some good ones...
I guess I just need some feed back to see if anyone has had any experience with these tires...
Also posted posted in the B5 S4 forum
Thank You
Tim
Couple specs & pics of the tire:
Mileage Warranty:
30,000 miles (read it was only good for 15-20K miles)
Specifications:
Treadwear: 360
Traction: A
Temperature: A
Speed Rating: Z
"The new Ziex ZE512 maximizes the all-season performance with a uni-directional tread design and large circumferential grooves for superior wet weather handling. This tire offers a smooth, quiet and comfortable ride along with an improved rim protection ridge to protect your custom rims. Performance never looked so good."
<img src="http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/tires/falhz7.ang.jpg">
<img src="http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/tires/falhz7.trd.jpg">
<img src="http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/tires/falhz7.shd.jpg">
Do I just go for a different set, and sell the ones on there now? By 2 for now, when they crap out buy some good ones...
I guess I just need some feed back to see if anyone has had any experience with these tires...
Also posted posted in the B5 S4 forum
Thank You
Tim
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FWIW
Just took my F452's off my 8 (245/45 R18Z), and put snows on..
I put 23K miles on the Falkens, overall a good experience, BUT - noticed a significant "choppiness" on the inside tread belt - orwhatsitscalled on all 4 tires - alignment is fine, so was balance - dunno what caused it. everywhere else, they are smoothly worn - with more than 50 left of tread...
No matter what - nothing beats 4 brand new tires..
I put 23K miles on the Falkens, overall a good experience, BUT - noticed a significant "choppiness" on the inside tread belt - orwhatsitscalled on all 4 tires - alignment is fine, so was balance - dunno what caused it. everywhere else, they are smoothly worn - with more than 50 left of tread...
No matter what - nothing beats 4 brand new tires..
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Even though they're sh*t tires, I'd still use 2 you have + 2 new.I had a 512 w/ 2 bubbles on 1 tire!
<a href="http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/AudiJunkie/mycars/?action=view¤t=falken2s.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/AudiJunkie/mycars/falken2s.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Plus I had a set that would not take a balance. Buy them locally in case you have a problem.
Plus I had a set that would not take a balance. Buy them locally in case you have a problem.
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