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[v8xu1pete]

Need to replace my 205/60/13 tyres. Has anyone bought the Falken ZE912 recently, are they any good. If not, what are others buying, there doesn't seem to be much available in this size. Any thoughts appreciated.

Pete.

[Ice]

Whatever you get dont buy nankangs bloody dangerous tyres

[v8xu1pete]

Thanks Ice, that's one to cross off the list.

[S pack]

Pete

 

I put a set of the Falken ZE912's on the LJ last year. Haven't done a heap of miles on them and not much at all in the wet but so far they seem alright, although I haven't had the chance yet to really get out and test them yet. At least they're made in Japan if that's any consolation.

 

Unfortunately there is bugger all available in 13" tyres wider than a 185.

 

Cheers

Dave.

P.S: I wouldn't rate the BF Goodrich Radial T/A's a second look either.

[v8xu1pete]

 

Pete
 
I put a set of the Falken ZE912's on the LJ last year. Haven't done a heap of miles on them and not much at all in the wet but so far they seem alright, although I haven't had the chance yet to really get out and test them yet. At least they're made in Japan if that's any consolation.
 
Unfortunately there is bugger all available in 13" tyres wider than a 185.
 
Cheers
Dave.
P.S: I wouldn't rate the BF Goodrich Radial T/A's a second look either.

Thanks for the info Dave, according to Falken these tyres are now made in Thailand. Not to worry, have located some Dunlop SP Sport LM703 for a good price, by the way, also made in Thailand. They should do the job nicely.
Pete.

[zodiac GTR]

 Thanks for the info Dave, according to Falken these tyres are now made in Thailand. Not to worry, have located some Dunlop SP Sport LM703 for a good price, by the way, also made in Thailand. They should do the job nicely.
Pete.

what size are they?and how much?

[Ice]

Oh good I just bought nankangs haha. Out of intrest (intrest in not sliding into a wall) why do you say they are bad?

Had them on a lc gtr they just slide in the dry

[v8xu1pete]

what size are they?and how much?

 

205/60/13   $90 each  brand new from a tyre place in Sydney. Freight free to a transport depot in Adelaide for me to pick up.

[zodiac GTR]

205/60/13   $90 each  brand new from a tyre place in Sydney. Freight free to a transport depot in Adelaide for me to pick up.

Thanks,let us know what you think of them.

[gad05]

Has anyone used hankook or federal tyres in 205/60 /13? Cheers Graham.

[Uncle Chop Chop]

The Hankooks aren't too bad, but there isn't much option in that size these days.

[orangeLJ]

Never had an issue with modern nankangs.... the older stuff on the other hand

[v8xu1pete]

Thanks,let us know what you think of them.

 

Tyres are fitted, look great fitted to a sprintmaster, & a reputable brand, which was what I wanted. Haven't tested them in anger, probably never will, but they feel good on the road.