Falken Ziex ZE-912 or Falken FK 452. Which one would be better and why? My research says the ZE-912 might last a little longer with a UTQG of 360 compared to the FK 452 rating of 300.

I can't find any other significant differences, are there any?

This is going on an '03 Touring.

 

or is there another tire you would recommend for someone that wants longer treadwear than stock tires?

 

You can usually get higher treadwear tires, but its going to cost you, and sometimes a LOT.

As for one tire vs the other, can't really say. I just bought some FK-452s but I have to put them on or clock any miles on them. I have heard they have good wet weather traction compared to some of the other summer tires so that is why I got them. Good price too. Rains a decent amount here so I didn't want some summer tires that automatically hydroplane constantly lol.

 

I can't believe I'm going to beat davidv in on this one. I'd like to thank my parents and my agent, but most of all my350z.com. You guys have been an inspiration to me.

https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-tires/271133-what-brand-tires-should-i-get.html

 

^^^ Lmfao

 

Neither Falkens are junk

 

I must be slipping.

 

Perhaps for your purposes, but many of us don't track and are pushing N/A power, so for my daily driver I feel that the Falken FK452's were well worth the money I paid for them.

 

For the price, they are decent, Im sure they suit your needs, but as a shop employee I will not sell a set. Just my .02

 

POLL!!

What are you looking for in a tire? I'll summarize the tires for you.

ZE-912 = You want dry traction - no compromises, you keep your baby safe when it rains, or you will drive extra carefully when it does. It will last 20% longer than FK-452, that could be the difference between 15,000 and 18,000 miles. The tires will never see freezing temperatures.

FK-452 = You want a balance of dry and wet traction, maybe even sporty driving in the rain. It's a daily driver, but the tires will never see freezing temperatures.

I'm an NTB service manager and I have nothing but respect for Falken, but you might also want to consider Sumitomo HTRZ III for dry traction or HTRZ II for wet and dry, those should be in your budget, also.

Go NTB drift! (Falken RX8)

 

You are welcome.

 

what are your reasons that you don't like them besides that you are a "shop employee"? i know there are many other better tires out there but for the money there are worth it for daily driving. i own a set of fk452 and they have lasted me 12000 miles and still have a good amount of thread left. They get the job done in both dry/wet weather(driving normally) and are even good for spirited driving. if i didn't have to consider costs, yea i'd probably get bridgestone pole positions or some yokohamas but i don't want to spend that extra money and have less thread life for the type of driving i do.