mxp

I am currently using all seasons Falken Ziex ZE-512's 225/45/17. They lasted me 40k miles. Awesome value for the price I paid. The thick sidelip protection saved my rims many a times.

I need new replacements and looking for a tire that has the similar thick sidelip protection on the Falkens.

Would like to try either brands for M+S - A/S Yokohama, Kumho or Sumitomo etc., in a similar price range (<$100) and they have to be quiet as well.

Thanks for your advice.

CraigB

why not get the Falkens again?

FallenBMWer

The Pirelli P-Zero Nero M&S, the ones I have, are also terrific in many ways, almost the calibre of some summer maximum performance tires. Whisper quiet, too, even on 20-inch rims in a 35-series profile. I'm sure you have, but if not, check out the Tire Rack comparisons of all-season tires to see what they say about both.

mxp

Ok, I do like the Falkens for longevity and price, but one of my tires has developed a "bubble". Dunno why, and I've never bumped into any curbs. I am sure this is only a once off.

The other thing which is consistent with others is that after 50% thread wear, the snow traction deteriorates considerably. I've experienced this first-hand up in Lake Tahoe during winter.

If I had no other choice, I'll buy them Falkens again. Just looking at other alternatives.

I really like the price and the thick lip rim protection of the Falkens.

Car Crazy

they were great the first year in the snow but after the tread wore down (still more then 1/2 tread left) they were horrible in the snow - still great in the summer and rain though.

If you never hit a curb to get that bubble, how did the Falkin save you rim??

quote: "The thick sidelip protection saved my rims many a times.

mxp

of the car. The ones that I bump on the curb usually is the rear driver side passenger tire. Almost always whilst parking.

Upon searching AW, I found a few Falken owners experiencing the exact same thing! Some people even have 2 bubbles on the same tire!

Falkens are great for their value, and I would still buy them again, since I drive pretty conservatively.

Thanks for your tips on the Conti usage.

mxp

Thanks for the tip on the Avons. I live in the SF Bay Area and don't hear of this brand much at all.

Do they have the thick sidelip rim protection ?

Thanks.