Falken tires - Anyone know of a discount?

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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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Falken tires - Anyone know of a discount?

Does anyone have a hookup/know of a discount on Falken tires? Obviously it would be the FK452's. I know Discount price-matches with TireRack, but I was hoping to see if there are better deals out there. I know I swore off ever buying "new" tires again, but I want to see if I can get a good deal on these.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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NTB might have coupons
 
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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Um I got mine brand new with stickers, mounted and balanced for 750.
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2 - 275/35/19
 
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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I was told Princedrama was the man w/ the hookups w/ tires.. PM him.
 
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Originally Posted by Jackus
NTB might have coupons
NTB (or at least the one by me) told me that they don't carry the FK452.

Thanks T, I'll hit him up.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 02:39 AM
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check here brit www.discounttires.com
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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^ I checked that site....It looks like the regular Discount Tire stores have them for cheaper haha :/ Not really sure what's up with that...I'm gonna keep shopping around.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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Here's where I got my Falkens from http://www.tires-easy.com/

I had Falken 452's to begin with, but my camber wear was terrible on them so they only lasted about 8k miles. I raised the car a bit when I got the MDU's and decided to go with less expensive tires (Nankang w/rim protection) since I know I'll be changing them out often. Gotta pay to keep the car slammed.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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I have the MDUs as well, and I'm not sure how slammed you are, but I haven't seen too much bad camber wear on my current tires. How low are you? Do you have a camber kit on the front and rear? Thanks for link too man!
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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What size do you need Brit?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by VicariousVision
I have the MDUs as well, and I'm not sure how slammed you are, but I haven't seen too much bad camber wear on my current tires. How low are you? Do you have a camber kit on the front and rear? Thanks for link too man!
I'm not as slammed as I used to be with all my daily driving. Currently it is (1.5" F & 2.25" R), No camber kit on the front and I have the rear adjustable lower control arms adjusted just slightly so the 285's don't rub.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 03:39 PM
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What size do you need Brit?
I think I'm gonna stick with the OEM sizes....225 front and 245 rears. I'll PM you details.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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Call Cary @ Discount Tire in Plano (the one right by GB n Tollway next to Costco)...he's a G homie that works there...he doesn't get much on the board but give him a holla he might help you out. got better out the door pricing on my Invo's than I would have w/ anyone else.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JD_AND_DA_G_RIDE
Call Cary @ Discount Tire in Plano (the one right by GB n Tollway next to Costco)...he's a G homie that works there...he doesn't get much on the board but give him a holla he might help you out. got better out the door pricing on my Invo's than I would have w/ anyone else.
Cary with the Vette?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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you can buy his fronts brit!!! I can pick up his rears! Falken Azenis instead...95% Tread life left.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/2018604360.html
 
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