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Falken Ziex ZE - 512 Tires Tested in Snow

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Posted by: mespock


Ziex ZE-512
Discount Tires Direct
website for Ziex Ze-512 tires
The other Day Scott9050 posted a link to these tires. I was in need of tires for my 93 Mark VIII so I thought I'd give them a try.

On of my Questions was weather they'd be good in Wisconsin Snow!!

Well it snowed today and I took them out for a try.

Let me tell you that they are not the best tires in snow but! They are pretty good.

I took them on unplowed roads drove them at road speed and slightly above. I had no problems driving in the snow with these tires.

As long as you took typical snow driving precautions I would recommend these tires for anyone looking for an non-bank breaking set of tires. Dry Road noise in minimal and handling is good. Looking at the tread design I feel that they would do fine in rain. Haven't had that opportunity yet.

The only problem I encountered was backing out of my friends driveway. I had to make 3 attempts to get out.

I would recommend driving with the traction control on. At normal speeds and typical snow driving with the traction control on I did not slip or slide.

With traction control off they broke loose a little more easy but with typical defensive driving techniques the car stayed under control.

I also took the Mark up to 55 mph on an unplowed highway. Accelerated fine and tracked well. (Normal snow driving precautions recommended anytime driving in snow).

I did not have any excess weight in my trunk other than a small tool box and spare tire.

Conditions were about 3" of snow on the ground with snow falling. Wet heavy snow.



Posted by: 67Continental

all seasons are just not safe enough in low temperatures, in my opinion. the rubber compound freezes and then you are screwed. but thank you for the review.


Posted by: 98LSC32V

Will the 255/50/16 Falsken Ziex 512's fit, I noticed they have them for sale as well as 245/50/16's...


Posted by: torquemonkey

Wet Snow = Best Snow balls and Snow ball battles.
Wet Snow [-] Driving/Traction


Posted by: John M

Quote:
Originally Posted by 95LSC32V
Will the 255/50/16 Falsken Ziex 512's fit, I noticed they have them for sale as well as 245/50/16's...
Yes, the 255/50/16 will fit just fine. I have a set on my sensor lowered 96. Installed them in August of 2003 but I don't remember the mileage. I will be putting a new set on this week, as soon as Discount received them. Highly recommended.


Posted by: JohnnyBz00LS

I have size 235-55-16 Falken 512s on my '00 LS and I'll second a recommendations for a good tire. This was my 2nd winter on them and never had a problem. They ARE good in rain too. WAY better than the factory Firehawks I had.


Posted by: mespock

Quote:
Originally Posted by torquemonkey
Wet Snow = Best Snow balls and Snow ball battles.
Wet Snow [-] Driving/Traction
Well Torque we won't have snow in July so a snowball fight is out of the question in July!


Posted by: 94m5

I'm gonna store a bunch in a big cooler, and bring them with me.


Posted by: rmac694203

I have those in the 245/50 16 variety and did just fine with them in the winter. Even drove around during the worst two storms we had with no problems. I got stuck, but it was more due to the fact my car is so low.


Posted by: mespock

Quote:
Originally Posted by 94m5
I'm gonna store a bunch in a big cooler, and bring them with me.
Hey let's freeze some snowballs for the summer.. Nothing like a ball of ice up side the head LOL...


Posted by: pepperman

Maybe we can get some from DQ


Posted by: torquemonkey

Quote:
Originally Posted by mespock
Hey let's freeze some snowballs for the summer.. Nothing like a ball of ice up side the head LOL...
As it is not yellow flavored snow!




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