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Nev · Oct 24th, 2005, 10:14 AM

After doing a search on who had Falken 512 tyres, I was wondering if any of the owners might be able to comment how the tyres are doing now they have had them for some time. How are they wearing, and if they are better then the runflats in wet and dry conditions.

I am thinking of getting these and would like some advice. Current best price I have seen is £52.17 for 205/45/17.

Thanks alot!

Leigh · Nov 9th, 2005, 06:14 PM

http://www.falkentyres.co.uk/

£48.99

not too bad im thinkin about these

leigh

Nev · Nov 10th, 2005, 04:43 PM

Not a bad price but I am quite pleased with the price I got them, and had them fitted at a BMW dealership, for an even better price! To soon to make any definate opinions, but they are much smoother.

shazam · Nov 14th, 2005, 08:09 PM

They wear really well.

The ride is outstanding compared to rf.

They are great at ploughing through deep standing water.

The grip in the dry is good . They slide nicely, not too snatchy- easy to control.

The grip in the wet is bad on roundabouts or any tight turn, otherwise it feels stable.

I have 220ish hp, and drive enthusiastically I wouldnt have these again- wished i gone for eagle F1's.

Under normal driving they are fantastic + great value

shazam · Nov 16th, 2005, 08:05 PM

Just done the Goodwood trackday on them- it was dry and the tyres did really well.

Pressure was increased to 40psi and it really suited them.

laura f · Nov 16th, 2005, 08:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by shazam

They wear really well.

The ride is outstanding compared to rf.

They are great at ploughing through deep standing water.

The grip in the dry is good . They slide nicely, not too snatchy- easy to control.

The grip in the wet is bad on roundabouts or any tight turn, otherwise it feels stable.

I have 220ish hp, and drive enthusiastically I wouldnt have these again- wished i gone for eagle F1's.

Under normal driving they are fantastic + great value

never tried through deep water.... they aren't bad, but i wouldn;t buy them again tbh....

Damo · Nov 16th, 2005, 11:57 PM

I've got FK451's and loved em. Done 18k on my first set of fronts and 8k so far on my second set. Rears are still my first set having now done 26k

I want P Zero's or Eagle F1's next time though, but theyre twice the price for 215/35 R18's.

shazam · Nov 17th, 2005, 08:12 PM

Damo

What pressure do you run them at-

What effect will 40psi have in the wet, will it be really bad?

Damo · Nov 17th, 2005, 11:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by shazam

Damo

What pressure do you run them at-

What effect will 40psi have in the wet, will it be really bad?

40 PSI!!!!!

I only run 32 rear and 34 front. 34 at front simply because the fronts drop quickly.

BurtonCRC · Nov 17th, 2005, 11:53 PM

I have a Cooper. I am on my second set of the 512's. Get about 20K miles per set, rotate front to back every 5K miles. I went with the 195/55-15, which I like a lot more than the OEM Conti 175/65-15.

shazam · Nov 19th, 2005, 07:35 PM

Trust me the turn in is fantastic- noticably better. Just worried what effect it will have in the wet.

Its a bit less than 40- more like 38.

Give it a try.

Damo · Nov 20th, 2005, 08:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by shazam

Trust me the turn in is fantastic- noticably better. Just worried what effect it will have in the wet.

Its a bit less than 40- more like 38.

Give it a try.

I personaly found 32 to be best TBH. Turn is already awesome as I have hardly any side wall with a reinforced 215/35 R18.

Pepper'D · Nov 20th, 2005, 09:07 PM

had falkens on last 3 cars now love them had the 205 17" which were great but the 215 17" were even better stuck like **** too the road will be having falkens when the 18" go on the new one once the winter is out off the way
front lasted 25000 on last one rears 40,000 ish

Damo · Nov 20th, 2005, 09:21 PM

The rears on mine would probably of lasted longer if I hadn't of got Eibachs. The rears look fine at first, but the inside edge is preety low due to the camber. As said before done 18k on the first set of fronts (on a cooper) and 9k now on my second set with the S. Assuming I get another 9k out of the fronts (which I doubt) then I'm changing all 4...

...want Pirelli P Zero's or Eagle F1's next. P Zero's are looking like my favorite.

mini_macky · Nov 22nd, 2005, 03:41 PM

512s are H rated right? does that mean a not so hard sidewall? i've read some reviews about them, some owners noticed more than normal body roll coz of the softer sidewall...

Pocketrocket · Nov 22nd, 2005, 05:15 PM

The Federal supersteel is better than the falkens..Ive tried in both brands in the 205/45 size and the federals are smoother and better in the dry. Not sure about wet roads as i dont push too hard in those conditions anyway.

Damo · Nov 22nd, 2005, 10:53 PM

Falken ZE-512 205/45 ZR17 88W RF Rim-protection
Speed W: the speed capability of this tires is up to 168 mph/270 km/h

Have to say not seen many tyres like mine

:
Falken FK-451 215/35 R18 84Y RF Rim-protection
Speed Y: the speed capability of this tires is up to 186 mph/300 km/h

Oct 24th, 2005, 10:14 AM	#1
Nev MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 685 Offline	Long term opinion on Falkens After doing a search on who had Falken 512 tyres, I was wondering if any of the owners might be able to comment how the tyres are doing now they have had them for some time. How are they wearing, and if they are better then the runflats in wet and dry conditions. I am thinking of getting these and would like some advice. Current best price I have seen is £52.17 for 205/45/17. Thanks alot!

Nov 9th, 2005, 06:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Leigh enjoying it fully Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: north northumberland Local Time: 12:59 PM Posts: 63 Offline	falkens for 48 quid http://www.falkentyres.co.uk/ £48.99 not too bad im thinkin about these leigh

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laura f lucky number 7? My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Mini Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 19,936 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by shazam They wear really well. The ride is outstanding compared to rf. They are great at ploughing through deep standing water. The grip in the dry is good . They slide nicely, not too snatchy- easy to control. The grip in the wet is bad on roundabouts or any tight turn, otherwise it feels stable. I have 220ish hp, and drive enthusiastically I wouldnt have these again- wished i gone for eagle F1's. Under normal driving they are fantastic + great value never tried through deep water.... they aren't bad, but i wouldn;t buy them again tbh.... \| My Gallery \| My Flickr \|

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Nov 10th, 2005, 04:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nev MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 685 Offline	Not a bad price but I am quite pleased with the price I got them, and had them fitted at a BMW dealership, for an even better price! To soon to make any definate opinions, but they are much smoother.

Nov 14th, 2005, 08:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
shazam MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 416 Offline	They wear really well. The ride is outstanding compared to rf. They are great at ploughing through deep standing water. The grip in the dry is good . They slide nicely, not too snatchy- easy to control. The grip in the wet is bad on roundabouts or any tight turn, otherwise it feels stable. I have 220ish hp, and drive enthusiastically I wouldnt have these again- wished i gone for eagle F1's. Under normal driving they are fantastic + great value

Nov 16th, 2005, 08:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
shazam MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 416 Offline	Just done the Goodwood trackday on them- it was dry and the tyres did really well. Pressure was increased to 40psi and it really suited them.

Nov 16th, 2005, 11:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 10,664 Offline	I've got FK451's and loved em. Done 18k on my first set of fronts and 8k so far on my second set. Rears are still my first set having now done 26k I want P Zero's or Eagle F1's next time though, but theyre twice the price for 215/35 R18's.

Nov 17th, 2005, 08:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
shazam MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 416 Offline	Damo What pressure do you run them at- What effect will 40psi have in the wet, will it be really bad?

Nov 17th, 2005, 11:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 10,664 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by shazam Damo What pressure do you run them at- What effect will 40psi have in the wet, will it be really bad? 40 PSI!!!!! I only run 32 rear and 34 front. 34 at front simply because the fronts drop quickly.

Nov 17th, 2005, 11:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
BurtonCRC MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 3 Offline	I have a Cooper. I am on my second set of the 512's. Get about 20K miles per set, rotate front to back every 5K miles. I went with the 195/55-15, which I like a lot more than the OEM Conti 175/65-15.

Nov 19th, 2005, 07:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
shazam MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 416 Offline	Trust me the turn in is fantastic- noticably better. Just worried what effect it will have in the wet. Its a bit less than 40- more like 38. Give it a try.

Nov 20th, 2005, 08:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 10,664 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by shazam Trust me the turn in is fantastic- noticably better. Just worried what effect it will have in the wet. Its a bit less than 40- more like 38. Give it a try. I personaly found 32 to be best TBH. Turn is already awesome as I have hardly any side wall with a reinforced 215/35 R18.

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Nov 20th, 2005, 09:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
Pepper'D TUNIT DX Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: midlands,uk Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 1,827 Offline	had falkens on last 3 cars now love them had the 205 17" which were great but the 215 17" were even better stuck like **** too the road will be having falkens when the 18" go on the new one once the winter is out off the way front lasted 25000 on last one rears 40,000 ish

Nov 20th, 2005, 09:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 10,664 Offline	The rears on mine would probably of lasted longer if I hadn't of got Eibachs. The rears look fine at first, but the inside edge is preety low due to the camber. As said before done 18k on the first set of fronts (on a cooper) and 9k now on my second set with the S. Assuming I get another 9k out of the fronts (which I doubt) then I'm changing all 4... ...want Pirelli P Zero's or Eagle F1's next. P Zero's are looking like my favorite.

Nov 22nd, 2005, 03:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
mini_macky JL Mini Boombox Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 08:59 PM Posts: 423 Offline	512s are H rated right? does that mean a not so hard sidewall? i've read some reviews about them, some owners noticed more than normal body roll coz of the softer sidewall...

Nov 22nd, 2005, 05:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
Pocketrocket MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nr Bath, BA3 3PD Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 90 Offline	The Federal supersteel is better than the falkens..Ive tried in both brands in the 205/45 size and the federals are smoother and better in the dry. Not sure about wet roads as i dont push too hard in those conditions anyway.

Nov 22nd, 2005, 10:53 PM	#17 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 10,664 Offline	Falken ZE-512 205/45 ZR17 88W RF Rim-protection Speed W: the speed capability of this tires is up to 168 mph/270 km/h Have to say not seen many tyres like mine : Falken FK-451 215/35 R18 84Y RF Rim-protection Speed Y: the speed capability of this tires is up to 186 mph/300 km/h