Writing about the
Falken ZE912 given
89% (225-40-18-W)
Driving on
a combination of roads for 19000
spirited miles
Bought these Tires for my Golf GTI 1.8T back in January 2009, and they were a very good investment. Considering the size, 225/40/18 all 4 tires come to ?240 (?60 a tire from Camskill). The tires have lasted about 19'000 miles but i did rotate the tires front to back to get a bit longer out of the fronts so all 4 could be replaced together. The ones now on the back are just on the markers, so have been replaced by another set of Falkens.
The car seems very quiet, confident and have never made me feel unconfident with the cars handling. The car is running 240bhp through the front wheels, and I drive the car hard often. The tires have never let me down, have worn true and evenly and are definitely a much better alternative to expensive brands.
I have read reviews of these tires saying Continentals are better, yet are more that twice the price??? I dont think you get twice the amount of wear or benefits for the money difference. Compared to the previous Michelins which were on the car before, once worn to about 4mm, the tire was scary in the wet and provided no confidence when driving at speed.
Even now at the end of the tires life, they grip very well and look good. I read that people with the similar but directional version of the Falken tire had problems once worn in and dont last long? Id say my 19'000 miles for ?240 is very good considering the ?520 for premium brands.
Do not be put off, these are the best mid range tire available and give the big boys a run for their money.