arif_manji Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) Hi Guys, I have recently bought a 2009 HR model. It's running some cheap WINDFORCE tyes which I want to replace as I find them quiet hard, noisy and doesn't give much confidence driving at speed or taking corners. I'm thinking of getting Falken Ziex ZE-914 Ecorun they have really good rating and customer ratings seem to be good too. Any one used them or have any feedback on these? Any feedback will be appreciated Cheers Edited June 8, 2016 by arif_manji Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 not really a tyre designed to complement a zeds sporty nature (the clue is 'eco' in the name) what makes you particularly keen on those rather than a Goodyear, Michelin, Continental etc, or even a Falken FK453, which is more suited to sporting driving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) Definitely not! They'd be fine for a 1.2 Corsa, not for a heavy sports car. FK453 would be the 'lowest' I'd put on the car. I could start the rant about how the MPSS are actually the cheapest as they'll last the longest, but everyone's heard that by now Edited June 8, 2016 by Ekona 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arif_manji Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Ok, they seem good. fuel rating on that is E where the rating on the other is C - does it really make that much of a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Ignore that EU rating stuff, it's complete nonsense. You could make far more of a difference by utilising your right foot than by changing tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arif_manji Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 LOL! Good point! Have you guys ever heard of tyres called WINDFORCE? that's what I have on my Zed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Never, which is a trifle concerning. I expect they're the cheapest of the cheap, you're doing the right thing by getting rid of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Definitely not! They'd be fine for a 1.2 Corsa, not for a heavy sports car. FK453 would be the 'lowest' I'd put on the car. I could start the rant about how the MPSS are actually the cheapest as they'll last the longest, but everyone's heard that by now Well, it's been a while, I'm not sure that newer members will have had the benefit of your substantial tyre tirade😉 Sent from my Zed using Nangkang tyres front, RE040's rear 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I like to break them in gently 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Falken fk453s will do fine, I used to run them but then I learned the error of my ways... lol If you can stretch a bit more go for the pilot super sports Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arif_manji Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 Cheers guys, appreciate the advise! So far, found them on Camskill @ £352.66 all 4 (225/245) delivered to chap who will be refurbishing the wheels. Is that a good deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 What, the 453s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 compare the quote with mytyres, tyreleader, blackcircles or oponeo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arif_manji Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 Yes, the 453's. Will do mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arif_manji Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 I just wanted to say that I got my wheels refurbed and got a set of Falken's 453's fitted all around and they are great tyres! The ride is much more smooth, quiet and grippy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Glad to hear it, like anything if it suits your style of driving then they will be more than capable. Even MPSS have their limits and drive like and idiot they will find a ditch for you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 try pricing them up on Openeo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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