Falken Ziex ZE912 information from Consumer Reports

Falken Ziex ZE912

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$77.48 - $113.99

Summary: H speed rated performance all season tires are suited to many family cars. This tire has a 65,000 mile tread wear warranty.

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Type: H-speed rated tires

About - Falken Ziex ZE912
The Falken Ziex ZE912 is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, performance all season tire models like the Ziex ZE912 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Dry braking: Dry braking is from 60 to 0 mph. Wet braking: Wet braking is from 40 to 0 mph or 60 to 0 mph. Refer to the wet braking iText at the top of the Ratings chart for the specific speed used. Handling: Handling includes how well the tires gripped in an avoidance maneuver involving a swerve into the left lane and back into the right lane; dry and wet cornering grip; and subjective steering feel.

About - Falken Ziex ZE912

The Falken Ziex ZE912 is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, performance all season tire models like the Ziex ZE912 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Dry braking:: Dry braking is from 60 to 0 mph.
Wet braking:: Wet braking is from 40 to 0 mph or 60 to 0 mph. Refer to the wet braking iText at the top of the Ratings chart for the specific speed used.
Handling:: Handling includes how well the tires gripped in an avoidance maneuver involving a swerve into the left lane and back into the right lane; dry and wet cornering grip; and subjective steering feel.

Features & Specs - Falken Ziex ZE912
Speed rating Speed rating. This letter denotes the maximum sustainable speed and is found directly after the load index. For S-speed-rated tires, it's 112 mph; for T, 118 mph. Speed ratings for other tires include Q, 99 mph; H, 130 mph; V, 149 mph; and Z, 150 mph plus. While such speeds may seem wildly impractical, tires with higher speed ratings tend to provide better handling at legal speed limits. Choose tires that have a speed rating at least as high as the one specified on your vehicle's placard. Speed rating	H
Treadwear warranty Commonly used by tire manufacturers to market tires, the warranty describes the typical tread life of the tire. Consumers should view the warranty an indicator of tread life only. Actual mileage will vary with vehicle type, driving style, road, and weather conditions, just to name a few variables. Nearly all treadwear warranties are based on pro-rated amount based on the usable tread worn off the tire. Treadwear warranty	65,000
UTQG treadwear UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG treadwear, an index developed by the government, compares a tire's tread life with that of a reference tire graded at 100. A tire with a grade of 300 is predicted to last three times as long as one graded at 100. Treadwear grades are just one indicator of tread life, but actual tire life will vary due to a number of factors including road conditions, driving habits, vehicle, and maintenance. UTQG treadwear	480
UTQG traction UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG traction indicates the tire's ability to stop on a wet surface with Government grades of AA, A, B, C, from best to worst. UTQG traction	A
UTQG temperature UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG temperature indicates the tire's ability to resist heat build-up under test conditions with Government grades of A, B, C, from best to worst. UTQG temperature	A
Size tested The size of the tested model. Size tested	215/60R16
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User Reviews - Falken Ziex ZE912

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By Oak Park

from Oak Park, il

2.0

Poor performer

3/17/2013

Pros

Handling

Ride comfort

Cons

Noise

Tread life

Value

Best Uses

Comment:

Tires lasted far short of 65k mile life. Just 20,000 miles and the belts are bad. Never seen that happen before. Have been on car for 2 1/2 years. Initially performed well

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Justin

from Indianapolis, Ind.

3.0

great tread life, very poor winter handl

1/11/2013

Pros

Handling

Noise

Ride comfort

Tread life

Cons

Winter traction

Best Uses

Comment:

I have these tires mounted on an old Nissan Altima. Tread life has been excellent, over 65,000 miles on them, but only half of tread used. Much quieter than original manufacturer tires, and much smoother handling. Winter handling is horrible, almost dangerous.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Disappointed

from Johns Creek, GA

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Piece of trash

1/5/2013

Pros

Cons

Tread life

Best Uses

Comment:

Bought two of these based on CR's reviews, the tires did not last even 20,000 miles. Am disappointed that CR ratings were soooo off.

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Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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