Summer tire handling Updated September 2026

Falken ZE512 review

Name: Falken ZE512
Brand: Falken

This tire appears to be discontinued and may no longer be available.

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 23 · 27 reviews analysed

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Falken ZE512 has a Relative Score of 37 out of 100 among summer tires. 27 owner reviews rate it 23 out of 100. 33% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

23/100

From 27 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 33%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 27 owner reviews found online.

The Falken ZE512 is a polarizing budget-oriented tire that receives mixed reviews, often criticized for its rapid tread wear and inconsistent wet-weather performance. While some users appreciate its initial dry grip and affordability, many report significant dissatisfaction regarding its longevity and lack of structural durability on rough road surfaces.

Pros

Affordable price point
Satisfactory dry pavement grip when new
Generally quiet and comfortable ride quality
Good initial handling characteristics for casual driving

Cons

Extremely rapid tread wear and short lifespan
Poor wet-weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
Soft sidewalls prone to damage from potholes and curbs
Significant performance degradation as the tread wears down

Worth knowing

Users driving performance-oriented or heavier vehicles frequently reported premature wear and lack of stability.
Drivers noted that the soft sidewall construction provides a comfortable ride but lacks the structural integrity required for rough urban road conditions.