Performance tire selection for 14" wheels..

[redlightpete]

I might get the Falken Ziex ZE-912
what so bad about these? some reviews i read is that they suck in snow.
im in California so that wont be an issue.

anything else i should know about these before i drop 355 for the whol package?

There are alright for an all season tire. They have decent grip and last a long time and are quiet. The side wall and tread are pretty flexible, so you have to get used to how much slip angle they operate with, especially when they are new. You also have to slow down your hand speed to 'wind them up' gently. If you're in a situation where grip actually matters, like a track day or auto-x, then they are pretty disappointing. But the upside is that you can slide the car around without having to be going so fast.

I got some that weren't super round, and had to spend money getting them 'trued', at which point I might have just as well bought some something higher quality.

Coming from running summer only tires, I think the snow performance is pretty good. I used to run Falken azenis Rt-215s and the car felt like a snow cat on the ziex-912s compared to those.

[Wild Ride]

15" wheels have ALL the good tire selection as that is the Go to size for miatas etc for all kinds of autox and track events.

[ArtClassShank]

What's your problem with S-Drives? I'm generally curious, as those were going to be my next tire.

[g.ruff561]

Another vote for 205/60/14. Personally, I have never had a problem with the side wall on this sized tire. My ,02 cents.

[xcx4x]

About the only REAL performance tire (not those crap ziex all seasons) with a decent size is the 195/60/14 Falken RT615k; http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fal-18297/overview/

The Dunlop ZII comes in a 185/60, but IMO that's just too small, even if it will out-perform all the other all season crap offered in 14".

I might get the Falken Ziex ZE-912
what so bad about these? some reviews i read is that they suck in snow.
im in California so that wont be an issue.

anything else i should know about these before i drop 355 for the whol package?

[M-technik-3]

Been considering these federal ss595 in 205-60....
http://www.onlinetires.com/products/...95+89+bsw.html

Anyone have these or other 14 recommendations under around $70 per tire?

With a tread wear of 460 those are for hyper mpg folks.

[lambo]

Been considering these federal ss595 in 205-60....
http://www.onlinetires.com/products/...95+89+bsw.html

Anyone have these or other 14 recommendations under around $70 per tire?

I'm planning on picking these up in a little bit.

[GillesBigCowboy]

195/60r14 Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position are fanfuckintastic!

Where did u get them?

[///Maddog9000]

195/60r14 Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position are fanfuckintastic!

[GillesBigCowboy]

Been considering these federal ss595 in 205-60....
http://www.onlinetires.com/products/...95+89+bsw.html

Anyone have these or other 14 recommendations under around $70 per tire?

[Roysneon]

I had 14" Falken 615s (before the 615k) and they were great. Probably your best option in 14".

[e30trooper]

205/60/14 rs-r

[Nsquared97]

About the only REAL performance tire (not those crap ziex all seasons) with a decent size is the 195/60/14 Falken RT615k; http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fal-18297/overview/

The Dunlop ZII comes in a 185/60, but IMO that's just too small, even if it will out-perform all the other all season crap offered in 14".

[TimKninja]

Try 205-60-14. Falkin. Best prices are at Discount Tire. About $70.00 shipped.

I have these on my car right now.

Wouldnt really reccomend them. Soft sidewalls.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

These are really good tires, I wish i bought them instead of the Falkens.

and Ive been told these Sumitomos are really good as well.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

[g.ruff561]

Try 205-60-14. Falkin. Best prices are at Discount Tire. About $70.00 shipped.