Auto Part Reviews

SOOTHSEEKER - (November 15, 2007) I did a lot of research before I selected these tires, including many owner comments. They sounded like just what I was looking for. An "A,A" rating, H speed rating and 520 on the 'wear meter'. The closest thing I could find locally was a Yokohama a notch or two down the food chain at more than $100 a piece plus $29 per tire mounting, balance and stems...plus tax and state 'disposal fee. I got a set of four delivered to the door for $312 and paid Walmart less than $40 to mount, balance and 'stem me up'. These tires are attractive, quiet, grip the road and have a great wear rating. They are also "Made in the USA" despite the Japanese name. A word to the wise. Go directly to the merchant

Impala96 - (December 24, 2007) We purchased this tire to replace the soon to be discontinued ZE-512, thinking that this will be a direct replacement with improvements, boy were we in for a surprise. The ZE-912 is a completely different animal than ZE-512. Where ZE-512 is focused on handling and grip, the ZE-912's forte is on ride and noise. In fact, these tire changed the characteristic of the car quite drastically. The ZE-912 rides much more supple and much quieter than ZE-512. But at the same time with the softer sidewall you give up the cornering capability and the less aggressive tread although means quieter ride also means much less precise handling. So if you want to go with performance ride stick with ZE-512, but i

jmk100 - (September 22, 2008) I read the review from Impala96 just before going down to have a set of Falken ZE-912's put on to replace a set of ZE-512's as he did. And for the same reason - I thought they were the as-good-as-or-better-than replacements for the 512 which I can no longer get here locally. The ZE-512's were indeed, a great handling tire but I had bought them off the internet and could not easily collect on the tire warranty when they wore bald at 30,000 vs their promised 60,000 miles. The problem I have with his review is his use of the word 'drastically' and 'much less precise handling'. One would guess he's driving an Impala and while it may be true that ride in his Impala is drastically changed,

09MazdaOwner - (09/27/2009) Its the only expansion tank that works for the 1998-2002 Mazda 626.It frequently cracks within one year of use. The 1998-2002 Mazda 626 constantly overheats if the expansion tank cracks so it is required to replace this at least once a year. It would be nice if Dorman could make this expansion tank out of metal or at least a tougher material that does not crack.

lars2009 - (09/23/2009) Bought a set of these only to have two of the tire's radial belts slip at 38,000 miles. Since they were getting toward the end of their tread life, I bought 4 new ones at Discount tire. After 21,000 miles three of the four have had their steel radials slip (again) and deemed unsafe by discount tire. What a coincidence?? While in discussion with the sales person at Discount tire, he said that this brand 'doesn't last in the heat (Arizona). Good to know. The kicker is that neither Discount tire nor Falken will do anything other than the prorated value of the bad tires. BUYER BEWARE!!

CadEldorado - (09/19/2009) Great traction on ice and in snow. Wears very well. Ran them all spring through fall...still a a lot of tread left. won't need to get news ones this winter. Just brought a set for my wife's car.