[Ripterry]

Hello everyone. After searching around forever I finally found an option that I'm gonna go with for all season tires. I know they won't be as good as winter tires but I don't have the money to get the smaller rims and tires like everyone recommends. Just wondering if these will work on the FiST. I know it's 205/40/17 but I don't know what XL or 84W means. Can someone fill me in?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Falken-ZIEX-ZE950-A-S-205-40R17XL-84W/43739992

 

[KKaWing]

XL = Extra Load
84 = Load index, 84=500KG per tire
W = Speed rating, W=168mph or 270km/h

 

[Ripterry]

XL = Extra Load
84 = Load index, 84=500KG per tire
W = Speed rating, W=168mph or 270km/h

Thanks! So would these work then?

 

[KKaWing]

Yes they would, though I cannot vouch for their winter performance.

All you really need to match is the size and load index. Basically 205/40R17 and 84, speed rating doesn't really matter unless you drive at those speeds.

Here's a link if you want more information:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=35

 

[Ripterry]

Well I just ordered them. Hoping they do alright. They've gotta be better than the tires that the car came with anyways!

 

[Ripterry]

Update: the tires arrived and I had them put on today. I haven't had a chance to really test them out but I tried going up a couple hills that the Potenza's had not been able to get up and they did it with no problems at all! So far, great tires!

 

[lou5560]

I just bought a set of these Falken ZIEX ZE950 A/S. Just went thru the snowstorm in New Jersey with these. My Fiesta ST is my only transportation. I have to say these tires do very well in snow.

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[lou5560]

84W is the speed rating up to 168 MPH

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[Ripterry]

I just bought a set of these Falken ZIEX ZE950 A/S. Just went thru the snowstorm in New Jersey with these. My Fiesta ST is my only transportation. I have to say these tires do very well in snow.

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Although I don't have to go through nearly as much snow as you got, I agree. These tires do great in the snow!

 

[Neeqness]

Looking at the tread, it doesn't seem like it would be as good as the potenza in the rain. Does anyone have experience with that and compare the two?

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[lou5560]

I just had the Falken ZIEX ZE950 A/S installed on the Tuesday before the snow storm up here in New Jersey. They performed very well in the snow & I have driven on the in dry weather but I have not driven in the rain yet. When it rains I'll post my opinion on how they handle the rain. I previously had the Cooper RS3A all season tires which were good all around & lasted the 40,000 miles they claimed. I wanted to try something different because we have the potential for snow up here in the winter months & I drive 100 miles a day round trip to work. I saw the reviews on the Falken & they seemed to get good reviews especially in snow.

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[Makemfast]

Hello Guys,
Sorry about asking this but I have been looking for a good bit and its all over the place. What is the the best tire you can get on a 2015 Stock Fist? I am looking for ultra summer, I have winter tires for the cold so all weather does not matter at all.

 

[Smokin]

Bridgestone RE-71 R 205/50x16 I believe or 45, can't remember

 

[lou5560]

Looking at the tread, it doesn't seem like it would be as good as the potenza in the rain. Does anyone have experience with that and compare the two?

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The Potenzas handle better in the dry weather & rain a bit better. Potenzas definitely handle better in dry weather. Because this is my daily driver & I'm essential personell plus drive 100 miles round-trip I needed something better for the winter. Yes you give up handling but you gain way more traction in the snow. We had a state of emergency snow storm back in January & these tires dig in & grip like snow tires. I drove 100 miles round-trip & never felt like I was going to get stuck. If you live in an area where it's warm & get no snow stick with the potenzas. If you live where you get snow & it's your daily driver & don't want the expense of a 2nd set of tires & wheels go with the Falken ZE950 A/S.

Although I don't have to go through nearly as much snow as you got, I agree. These tires do great in the snow!

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[Neeqness]

The Potenzas handle better in the dry weather & rain a bit better. Potenzas definitely handle better in dry weather. Because this is my daily driver & I'm essential personell plus drive 100 miles round-trip I needed something better for the winter. Yes you give up handling but you gain way more traction in the snow. We had a state of emergency snow storm back in January & these tires dig in & grip like snow tires. I drove 100 miles round-trip & never felt like I was going to get stuck. If you live in an area where it's warm & get no snow stick with the potenzas. If you live where you get snow & it's your daily driver & don't want the expense of a 2nd set of tires & wheels go with the Falken ZE950 A/S.



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Thanks lou5560. In my area we don't get snow but I plan to take road trips and some of the areas that I may be visiting could have snow. I was hoping to find a tire good for rain and dry but have some snow capability...just in case.

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[peter3]

If financials are an issue, why don’t you check out rnrwheels. They are a full service tire shop that will install your tires professionally at a great price and you can make a cash payment plan with them with monthly installments, so your car is up and running right away.