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

08-02-2014, 07:41 AM	#1
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,113 Likes: 1,571 Liked 1,826 Times in 414 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: 5,113 Likes: 1,571 Liked 1,826 Times in 414 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: 5,113 Likes: 1,571 Liked 1,826 Times in 414 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