anyone sell Falken tires?

Alan Roehrich · 08-02-2014, 07:41 AM

My daughter popped a hard to find Falken tire on my Firebird. Evidently the Ziex 512 is no longer made, I need a 255/50/16, and can't find one. I had a brand new set until Wednesday, the car is rarely driven anymore, I put new tires on last year. I'd really rather not buy another new set. If anyone knows where I can find a new tire like mine, or even a 90% or better used one, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

Alan Nyhus · 08-02-2014, 08:14 AM

There's this one on ebay..but it's 'local pickup' only:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOCAL-PICKUP...9dea24&vxp=mtr

Maybe you have somebody in the area that could help you out with shipping?

Alan Roehrich · 08-02-2014, 08:56 AM

Thanks Alan, that's a 502, and mine are 512.

Steve Williams · 08-02-2014, 10:39 AM

Alan, I put in a call to a friend to find you a tire. I should hear something back later today.

chris ok · 08-02-2014, 11:02 AM

I've made calls around NY. So far nothing but have a friend calling now his connections thru dealer parts dept. for me. He sometimes finds what I can't.

Alan Roehrich · 08-02-2014, 11:06 AM

Thanks guys.

This is my "spare" car, I let my daughter use it until she gets a car, she's working her way into law school. Trying to keep her in something to drive while she gets a job and gets back in school, but trying to keep a lid on the budget.

Tire looks like this:

It's on a 16"x9" rim, that's why the 255/50/16 is important, the 245 is not a good fit, and I don't have much faith in it.

FINESPLINE · 08-02-2014, 01:21 PM

There are two of those tires on ebay today . NEW ZIEX 512 255/50/16

Alan Roehrich · 08-02-2014, 01:24 PM

I'll go look, thanks.

Not finding them.

FINESPLINE · 08-02-2014, 01:27 PM

Allen, 224.00 for the pair. Discount Tires Direct. ----John

Steve Williams · 08-02-2014, 01:46 PM

Alan, My friend said they have 2 tires. My friend wants someone to actually see them and there is nobody at the warehouse today. There will however be somebody there tomorrow afternoon to fill Monday deliveries. He will call back and let me know. If that is the case, he said you can call and order them and he will have them sent to where you want them.

08-02-2014, 07:41 AM	#1
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,110 Likes: 1,570 Liked 1,810 Times in 412 Posts	anyone sell Falken tires? My daughter popped a hard to find Falken tire on my Firebird. Evidently the Ziex 512 is no longer made, I need a 255/50/16, and can't find one. I had a brand new set until Wednesday, the car is rarely driven anymore, I put new tires on last year. I'd really rather not buy another new set. If anyone knows where I can find a new tire like mine, or even a 90% or better used one, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

08-02-2014, 08:14 AM	#2
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,180 Likes: 1,074 Liked 799 Times in 236 Posts	Re: anyone sell Falken tires? There's this one on ebay..but it's 'local pickup' only: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOCAL-PICKUP...9dea24&vxp=mtr Maybe you have somebody in the area that could help you out with shipping? __________________ "That'll never work....."

08-02-2014, 08:56 AM	#3
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,110 Likes: 1,570 Liked 1,810 Times in 412 Posts	Re: anyone sell Falken tires? Thanks Alan, that's a 502, and mine are 512. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

08-02-2014, 10:39 AM	#4
Steve Williams Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 352 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: anyone sell Falken tires? Alan, I put in a call to a friend to find you a tire. I should hear something back later today.

08-02-2014, 11:02 AM	#5
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: anyone sell Falken tires? I've made calls around NY. So far nothing but have a friend calling now his connections thru dealer parts dept. for me. He sometimes finds what I can't.

08-02-2014, 11:06 AM	#6
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,110 Likes: 1,570 Liked 1,810 Times in 412 Posts	Re: anyone sell Falken tires? Thanks guys. This is my "spare" car, I let my daughter use it until she gets a car, she's working her way into law school. Trying to keep her in something to drive while she gets a job and gets back in school, but trying to keep a lid on the budget. Tire looks like this: It's on a 16"x9" rim, that's why the 255/50/16 is important, the 245 is not a good fit, and I don't have much faith in it. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S Last edited by Alan Roehrich; 08-02-2014 at 11:10 AM.

08-02-2014, 01:21 PM	#7
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: anyone sell Falken tires? There are two of those tires on ebay today . NEW ZIEX 512 255/50/16

08-02-2014, 01:24 PM	#8
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,110 Likes: 1,570 Liked 1,810 Times in 412 Posts	Re: anyone sell Falken tires? I'll go look, thanks. Not finding them. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S Last edited by Alan Roehrich; 08-02-2014 at 01:33 PM.

08-02-2014, 01:27 PM	#9
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: anyone sell Falken tires? Allen, 224.00 for the pair. Discount Tires Direct. ----John

08-02-2014, 01:46 PM	#10
Steve Williams Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 352 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: anyone sell Falken tires? Alan, My friend said they have 2 tires. My friend wants someone to actually see them and there is nobody at the warehouse today. There will however be somebody there tomorrow afternoon to fill Monday deliveries. He will call back and let me know. If that is the case, he said you can call and order them and he will have them sent to where you want them.