I have an 08 Sport and the crappy Dunlop SP31s are already bald on the front (the car has about 25,000 miles) I'm looking to get 2 new tires on ASAP. Got some quotes around town a few days ago and I'm torn between the Michelin Pilot Xalto AS and the Falken Ziex 912 BL. It's a difference price wise of about $90 with all the taxes and other stuff they tack on. I don't want to spend alot but I don't want the cheapest tire either. Anyone have either of these on their Fits that can give me any suggestions. I went on Consumer Reports and compared the 2 and of course they gave the Michelin raving reviews, but there were some good points to the Falkens as well. I'm mostly concerned with the noise and how they handle in rainy conditions. I live in FL so I don't have to worry about what handles good in ice or snow. Any help or suggestions would be awesome!

 

I can't stand the Michelin company, but that tire is rated #1 on The Tire Racks high performance all season category by surveyed customers. I bought a set of the #2 rated- Yokohama Envigors. So far, so good!

 

We have an owner here with the Falkens and he likes them. I've had Falkens on other cars and was pleased. Michelins are top notch but they think rather high of themselves. I guess its because they sell to Detroit pretty cheaply and use the aftermarket to make up for it.

 

Falken Ziex ZE-912 FTW!

 

Just made an appointment for this afternoon and I'm going with the Falkens. Thanks for all the suggestions, as this was my first post as a new member on here.

 

^^ welcome to our site. Falcons are very good tires you will be pleased.

 

[quote=charleen311;961996]Just made an appointment for this afternoon and I'm going with the Falkens. Thanks for all the suggestions, as this was my first post as a new member on here. [/quote

Would like to hear back on your Falkens. I have Pilots Exalto's, they perform well but are a bit rough.

 

Please let us know how they are for noise, I need new tires and I don't know what to try.

 

Hello. What do u guys recommend for a quieter ride? My current shitty Dunlop is going bald soon too hahah.
Btw, I'm from Singapore

 

the 912 is okay... decent dry/wet grip, meh snow, meh wear, good/low noise...

i prefer the conti dws... good dry/snow grip, great wet, good/great wear, good/low noise...