Time for new rubber

[Luigino]

It's time for new tires for the 91 BRG baby... I was looking at the Falken ZE512 which seem a great tire for the price. But I haven't found anyone who has had them on a Miata... Can anyone give me some thoughts? Thanks in advance! (drive2)

 

[kcbhiw]

I have them on my Miata using the stock 14 inch wheels (195/60/14). Indeed, they're not a bad tire for the price for cruising. However, considering the height of the sidewalls in this size and the tire's design, they provide poor handling characteristics. They induce a lot of "squirm" when cornering.

 

[Mazdaspeedgirl]

that's because we all like the Falken Azenis.

 

[Rickman]

I run them as street tires. In NC, there is no better all season tire than the Ziex512. I've run them on my MR2, my P5, and my MSP and I'll buy another set when I need new street rubber.

... But I will be getting azenis for my track wheels.

 

[Nutari]

I run them as street tires. In NC, there is no better all season tire than the Ziex512. I've run them on my MR2, my P5, and my MSP and I'll buy another set when I need new street rubber.

... But I will be getting azenis for my track wheels.

cant find Ziex512 on tirerack..

 

[Rickman]

you wanna read reviews? or price it?

Reviews: http://www.1010tires.com/tirereviews/Falken_Ziex_ZE-512_tire_reviews.html

www.edgeracing.com is the best place to get it. I typically print out their price and take it to a local shop that price matches. I save on shipping that way.

 

[Mazdaspeedgirl]

I run them as street tires. In NC, there is no better all season tire than the Ziex512. I've run them on my MR2, my P5, and my MSP and I'll buy another set when I need new street rubber.

... But I will be getting azenis for my track wheels.

Oh...heh heh...am I the only bOOb that runs Azenis on the street?

 

[JCell]

how do azenis hold up as far as thread life?

 

[Mazdaspeedgirl]

heh...the tread life running them on the streets and to a few autocrosses a year = ~10K miles, in my experience. I haven't yet worn out my set of "old" Azenis, but I can't wait to try the new series Azenis. Maybe next year.

 

[kcbhiw]

Oh...heh heh...am I the only bOOb that runs Azenis on the street?

No, but you're still a n00b. (first)

 

[lagunamiata]

Here's a link to Edge Racing's Falken 512s in 185/60R14
http://edgeracing.com/tire/915/

I may get a set for my 14" wheels for street driving. Keep the Azenis for autocross and Deal's Gap driving!

 

[lagunamiata]

Vulcan Tire has them for $33. Never bought from them....
http://www.vulcantire.com/ze512_60_t.htm

 

[lagunamiata]

Never mind... You save on the tire, but pay more for shipping.

 

[Rickman]

I've done work with vulcan tire (They're a client of mine), those are nice guys over there. They may do price matching as well.