97 SH stock - tire recommendations - Honda Prelude Forum

jsmooney · 11-19-2008, 09:05 PM

Right now the car has Faulken Ziex ZE 512's on the car. Time for new tires. I am a little unsure about these because I have no experience with them - they are $20-$30 cheaper per tire than the Potenzas.

I have no problem with these tires - it's what came on the car when I bought it.

I had BFG G-Force Sports on the Si, they had about 30,000 mi on them and still had life left - I thought this was a great tire.

I have been looking around and it's down to 4 choices:

Faulken ZE512
BFG G-Force Sport
BFG Super Sports
Bridgestone Potenza RE760

Any recommendations for or against? I'm leaning towards the Bridgestones, but I'm afraid the treadlife won't be that great - I drive to work and back everyday and occasionally hit the curves. I need an all-season tire that does well in we weather.

rpwolf · 11-20-2008, 09:03 AM

if its just a daily driver, id go with the falkens. best bang for your buck, good all around tire.

jsmooney · 11-20-2008, 09:32 AM

A few more questions:

there is a 512 and a 912

my guess is that the 512 is sportier (only lasts 30k vs 40k)?

Are the faulkens decent if I want to make a run on the Dragon - how do they compare to the BFG GeForce?

Thanks!

thegamettt · 11-20-2008, 09:56 AM

g-force is better for spirited driving. I have falkens but they're summer tires. Toyo makes a good all season tire too, proxes 4 i think.

Crazy97Lude · 11-20-2008, 10:58 AM

BFG G-Force Sports!!!

I went to sears and they price matched tirerack.com....lol

jsmooney · 11-20-2008, 11:02 AM

Thanks for your input!

I'm stuck between the gForce and the Ziex......

$91 vs $76

I'm thinking the Ziex may win. I bought a set of gForce 2 years ago for $71/tire

Does sears offer some kind of lifetime alignment package?

Crazy97Lude · 11-20-2008, 11:31 AM

No problem bro! I think they have a lifetime balancing package that comes with it if you buy the tires there. The alignment was an extra 50-75 I think. I'm not sure though, I can check when I get home if you'd like. They also only had Z rated tires in the stock size that I think I paid $80~ each for.

I also got the road hazard plan since it was almost the exact amount I saved when they matched tirerack.com's price.

jsmooney · 11-20-2008, 12:15 PM

I can all and see about my store here, unless you have that info easily available. Did they do a quality job with the alignment? Did the alignment come with any kind of 'warranty'?

The BFGs at sears are 109 right now, DiscountTireDirect has them for $91, so they may price match....I'll hope for it.

Thanks for your input!

Crazy97Lude · 11-21-2008, 12:15 PM

Sure man. I would have already looked for you but at the moment the internet at my place is being retarded...so I only have access elsewhere.

They guys at the sears near me definitely did a quality job though. I had them take off my old set of stockies and put on a different set with new tires. They explained the alignment numbers on the printout they gave me and all. Can't remember about the warranty or not, this was around 4 months ago.

Good luck!

jsmooney · 11-21-2008, 01:33 PM

sounds good. Thanks!

jsmooney · 12-08-2008, 05:05 PM

alright guys, I ordered the BFG gForce Sports....should be in tomorrow and on the car Friday (hopefully)