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Recommended All-season Tires
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Doubleawill
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I just bought the pirellie pzero mud and snow for my speed 6 in the factory size. They are a bit louder than the Bridgestones but, if it gets me through the snow better than its worth the $620 I spent on them.
Slippin' And Slidin'
I had about 20% of meat left on my original equipment Potenza tires.. and with AWD figured to nurse out another 3,000 to 4,000 miles. I did read all the posts about these tires acting like a hockey puck on snow and ice... but was skeptical.
A horrific 3 1/2 commute from my job in NYC to my home in northern Fairfield Couny in CT made me a believer.
The highways were not moving so I made my usual diversionary shortcut moves...to the backroads of Greenwich CT and Armonk NY. To make a long story short, my Mazda acted more like a toboggan than a car, especially one with AWD. On one 200 foot downhill road, I did the first 50 ft facing forward, the second 75 ft sideways, and the final 75 ft backwards. I consider myself lucky not crashing into the rock walls that were on both sides.
Even on flat areas that were covered with compacted snow, slush, and ice, the car was completely unpredictable and unstable...DRIVERS BEWARE!
I was able to get 2 Pirelli Zero Nero M&S installed on the front Saturday.. and hoping to get 2 more (backordered) within a few days. Just having the new all season fron tires made a big difference getting out of my icy driveway and slippery local streets this morning.
I had about 20% of meat left on my original equipment Potenza tires.. and with AWD figured to nurse out another 3,000 to 4,000 miles. I did read all the posts about these tires acting like a hockey puck on snow and ice... but was skeptical.
A horrific 3 1/2 commute from my job in NYC to my home in northern Fairfield Couny in CT made me a believer.
The highways were not moving so I made my usual diversionary shortcut moves...to the backroads of Greenwich CT and Armonk NY. To make a long story short, my Mazda acted more like a toboggan than a car, especially one with AWD. On one 200 foot downhill road, I did the first 50 ft facing forward, the second 75 ft sideways, and the final 75 ft backwards. I consider myself lucky not crashing into the rock walls that were on both sides.
Even on flat areas that were covered with compacted snow, slush, and ice, the car was completely unpredictable and unstable...DRIVERS BEWARE!
I was able to get 2 Pirelli Zero Nero M&S installed on the front Saturday.. and hoping to get 2 more (backordered) within a few days. Just having the new all season fron tires made a big difference getting out of my icy driveway and slippery local streets this morning.
I just bought my Spd6 and the stock tire promptly came off in favor of some Kumho AST tires for the winter/spring. They work great and are CHEAP. I paid less than $400 delivered and could not be happier.
what he said. If you must have all season go with the AST. I don't need all season so I went with the SPT and love them even more!! Tons of grip! But either choice is way cheaper and better than factory!!
kenospeed6
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If you are looking for a good all-season tire that is very capable in the winter, the best I have used are the Continental ContiExtreme Contact. I used them on my previous car an EVO and on my wife's car (Tiburon). In the snow and slippery conditions, they are amazing. Check Tire Rack and if you can find it Consumer Reports review of these tires. They all praise the winter ability.
Negatives to these tires are they flat spot when left sitting for a day. All it takes is a mile or two before they go back to shape. They are not as stiff and performance oriented as some of the other UHP all-seasons. This in turn, makes the ride more cushy if you like that.
I will be using Falken ZE-912s for my all-seasons. From what I am hearing, they are not the best for wintery conditions, but are very good overall. Consumer Reports picked them as there favorite UHP all-season tire. I will report on how these do in the WI/IL winter soon.
Negatives to these tires are they flat spot when left sitting for a day. All it takes is a mile or two before they go back to shape. They are not as stiff and performance oriented as some of the other UHP all-seasons. This in turn, makes the ride more cushy if you like that.
I will be using Falken ZE-912s for my all-seasons. From what I am hearing, they are not the best for wintery conditions, but are very good overall. Consumer Reports picked them as there favorite UHP all-season tire. I will report on how these do in the WI/IL winter soon.
Joesfourdoor
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- 2005 Mazda 6s
Over the weekend I had my Falken ZE-912's (215/50/R17) mounted up, first driving impressions are a very compliant tire, low noise and good tracking, turning off center was much improved. I'm impressed as I only paid 300 shipped to my house. I did drive home in quite a bit of rain and snow last night in the PA/NJ area and they performed well, above expectations as I was a little worried about ultra high performance rating on them.
Once we get a little more then slush on the road, I'll come back with some additional feedback, until then thumbs up.
Once we get a little more then slush on the road, I'll come back with some additional feedback, until then thumbs up.
Joesfourdoor
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- 2005 Mazda 6s
I got them at Edgeracing.com, they where running a special at the time and even still now in the same size they're running about the same price shipped to NJ. Once they got shipped it took about four days for them to make their way up.
Wintermute
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So I'm somewhat torn between the Goodyear Eagle F1s, the ContiExtreme Contacts, and the Yokohoma AVID W4S. They all seem like good tires, with the Continentals being the cheapest. But I was reading some reviews that they have soft sidewalls and can blow out rather easily. Anyone had this happen? I'm thinking the Goodyears may be best just because they have the best overall performance and highest treadwear rating, but they do cost about $50 more per tire than the Cotinentals. Can anyone here shed some light on these?
mrlilguy157
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ive been running the falken 912's for over a month in ice snow rain and sunshine.
i've got no complaints, they're still quiet after about 2000miles of driving, and they can stick pretty well once warmed up. they aren't the best for 30degree races from a digg, but they get the job done. just as good if not better than the stock potenzas
i've got no complaints, they're still quiet after about 2000miles of driving, and they can stick pretty well once warmed up. they aren't the best for 30degree races from a digg, but they get the job done. just as good if not better than the stock potenzas
Wintermute
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ive been running the falken 912's for over a month in ice snow rain and sunshine.
i've got no complaints, they're still quiet after about 2000miles of driving, and they can stick pretty well once warmed up. they aren't the best for 30degree races from a digg, but they get the job done. just as good if not better than the stock potenzas
So how would you rate their ice/snow performance?
Well, I just bought the Pirelli PZero M+S from Tirerack ... Should be here Thursday.
Lets hope I made the right decision ....
I dont mind giving up some handling, or road noise, or even comfort. We only get a little bit of snow here, so I dont need winter wheels.
I just hope like hell I get more then 30000 miles out of these things.
I wanted the Goodyear Eagle F1's, but I was turned off by their weight, and the fact that I am only running stock wheels. Ill get some aftermarket wheels in the near future.
Lets hope I made the right decision ....
I dont mind giving up some handling, or road noise, or even comfort. We only get a little bit of snow here, so I dont need winter wheels.
I just hope like hell I get more then 30000 miles out of these things.
I wanted the Goodyear Eagle F1's, but I was turned off by their weight, and the fact that I am only running stock wheels. Ill get some aftermarket wheels in the near future.
Joesfourdoor
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- 2005 Mazda 6s
Wintermute, I got the oppurtunity to try out my Falken 912's in the snow this past week, performance was just about as good as any other all season UHP tire that I had (I've used Dunlops, Bridgestones and Good Years in my time behind the wheel). I can't really say one disappointing characteristic that they had, grip and tracking was consistent through the two to three inches I had to traverse. On back roads they where capable and with ginger clutch engagement and using a little care the car was well planted, on the highway piles of slush and puddles where handled with grace and little to no slippage at about 50 mph safely.
Aside from their snow and rain handling I have to say I'm very happy with the tire's dry condition performance. When it comes time for a new set I usually pretty picky about what I get and do a ton of research, this time it paid off well. They have plenty of stick and an aggressive tread profile which leads me to believe they are more capable then what my 6s can throw at them, I recommend them and for the price you can't go wrong.
Aside from their snow and rain handling I have to say I'm very happy with the tire's dry condition performance. When it comes time for a new set I usually pretty picky about what I get and do a ton of research, this time it paid off well. They have plenty of stick and an aggressive tread profile which leads me to believe they are more capable then what my 6s can throw at them, I recommend them and for the price you can't go wrong.
kenospeed6
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I have these tires on as well (Falken ZE-912), and here is my take on them so far.
Conditions: Snowing with about 1-2 inch accumulation
At low speeds, I noticed that the car slides alot and easily when braking. Also lateral slippage occurs rather easily. You need to be pretty cautious in wintery conditions.
At highway speeds with snow fall, the car felt really good. No noticeable slippage whatsoever.
My experience is well inline with the conclusions from a Consumer Reports review of the tire. They are great performers, but their weakness was snowy conditions. I have had Continental ContiExtreme Contacts on my previous car (Evo VIII), and they way better than the Falkens in the snow, but lack the dry grip and solid sidewall of the Falkens.
Overall I am happy with the Falkens, but do not think your car will become a snowmobile.
Conditions: Snowing with about 1-2 inch accumulation
At low speeds, I noticed that the car slides alot and easily when braking. Also lateral slippage occurs rather easily. You need to be pretty cautious in wintery conditions.
At highway speeds with snow fall, the car felt really good. No noticeable slippage whatsoever.
My experience is well inline with the conclusions from a Consumer Reports review of the tire. They are great performers, but their weakness was snowy conditions. I have had Continental ContiExtreme Contacts on my previous car (Evo VIII), and they way better than the Falkens in the snow, but lack the dry grip and solid sidewall of the Falkens.
Overall I am happy with the Falkens, but do not think your car will become a snowmobile.
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