Falken Ziex ZE-912
http://www.falkentire.com/xhtml/tire...egory=1&tire=3

I'm curious to know if they are a quiet tire.
And any other thoughts are appreciated.

Most of the forums talk about the Falken FK 452's.

 

Consumer Reports gave them great ratings, and I considered getting them (running stock wheels) but was slightly put off by a high load rating (making ride harsher) and went with Goodyear GTs instead. Given that Goodyears have a pretty harsh ride themselves, I should have considered getting the Falkens but either should be light years ahead of stock RS-As which were terrible in wet and awful in the snow.

"Consumer Reports also tested a group of 15 different all-season, ultra-high performance tires for the same issue. In that group, CR rated the Falken Ziex ZE-912 and Nitto Neo Gen ZR best overall—again with “Excellent” scores.

The Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 achieved an overall score of 85 points in Consumer Reports testing, barely outpointing the Pirelli P-Zero. Both tires provide stellar dry and wet grip and handling. The Michelin had a slight edge in CR's tests for hydroplaning resistance while the Pirelli had an edge in dry and wet handling.

There was a near-tie, too, in CR's tests of the all-season ultra-high performance tires. A fraction of a point separates the Falken Ziex ZE-912 from the Nitto Neo Gen ZR. After scores were rounded, both finished with 85 points overall. The Falken and the Nitto offered impressive wet and dry braking. While only fair in snow, these all-season tires still are far better on wintry roads than those models made specifically for summer use."

 

I've got the ZE-912 in 245/45R18 at all four corners. I find the ride slightly more supple, or smoother than the OEM Bridgestones. They are also slightly quieter. The biggest difference is they don't get greasy feeling when the temperature drops into the 20's. I'm pleased with them, and would buy them again if they last as expected. I have less than 5000 miles on them, so I don't know how well they'll last.

 

Does anyone else know about the noise levels on the Falken ZE-912s? I'm concerned with putting them on the front of my G35 Coupe that has the known inside feathering issues. My current RSAs are great and are very quiet but they are expensive at almost $200 a tire. The Falkens are less than half. Any feedback would be appreciated.