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View Poll Results: which tire is better?
toyo t1r
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falken 452
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toyo t1r or falken 452

Old Oct 25, 2007 | 04:31 AM
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ive always had toyos and i just got some falkens for a change so we'll see!
 
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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I can't give you an accurate review of the t1r's because I only have them on my rear wheels. My previous full set were Falken 452's.

T1r rear size: 285/30/20
- Excellent traction in wet street conditions.
- Predictable and Easy to control in wet and dry conditions.
- Like Dan said, easy to control in slides. also easy to get sliding. Doesn't just suddenly break loose like 350z stock re040's.
- Smooth soft ride
- I didn't like how the side wall feels squishy for a low profile
- I drove 30 miles with a nail in it and then 3 miles with zero pressure. I plugged up the hole and filled it back up. I put over 1000 miles since then and it's still good. No damage to my 20x10 rim or tire side wall. goes to show T1r's feel squishy but have a strong side wall.

Falken 452's
- great ride in dry
- not as good in wet as the T1r's
- more road feed back
- nicer looking tread design
- wore out really fast after 50% tread life

You can't go wrong with either, but since it's rainy season I would pick the t1r's. For summer time I rather have the 452's
 

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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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i got falkens, love them =]
 
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Rphillips6487
t1r is over priced. Falkons ftw.
overpriced? i got a set of 4 255x35x18 and 295x35x18 installed for 800...
 
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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I have the Toyos with about 10k miles. Even with slightly negative camber the tires looks as if I've just gotten them. Perhaps I'll give the Falkens a try when I decide to change tires.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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I have Falkens on the rears only gone about 1k miles so far they are quiet and
ride smoother than the stock potenza's.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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New Rubber.........?

If it were my car and I wanted good tires that gave me good mileage and
were not noisey I'd buy Michelins.......which is what I did buy. If I only
had the choice you posted I settle for the Toyo's!
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 01:16 AM
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BFG KDW2 you'll be happy 300 treadwear rating, great in wet weather bad*ss when dry just a little noisier than Michelin
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 03:37 AM
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Have the T1R's and not very happy with them. Traction control kicking in way to much.

my setup:
Toyo T1R
245/35/19 front
275/35/19 rear
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by OvaYahead
I can't give you an accurate review of the t1r's because I only have them on my rear wheels. My previous full set were Falken 452's.

T1r rear size: 285/30/20
- Excellent traction in wet street conditions.
- Predictable and Easy to control in wet and dry conditions.
- Like Dan said, easy to control in slides. also easy to get sliding. Doesn't just suddenly break loose like 350z stock re040's.
- Smooth soft ride
- I didn't like how the side wall feels squishy for a low profile
- I drove 30 miles with a nail in it and then 3 miles with zero pressure. I plugged up the hole and filled it back up. I put over 1000 miles since then and it's still good. No damage to my 20x10 rim or tire side wall. goes to show T1r's feel squishy but have a strong side wall.

Falken 452's
- great ride in dry
- not as good in wet as the T1r's
- more road feed back
- nicer looking tread design
- wore out really fast after 50% tread life

You can't go wrong with either, but since it's rainy season I would pick the t1r's. For summer time I rather have the 452's
I agree specially about the falkens being a little more slippery in the wet roads, but both are great tires. It is easier to find falkens for much less $ than T1r's. So for the money and because I live in Austin where it does not rain much I choose the falkens.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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Falkens 452, on my second set and love them on my 18" stock wheels.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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I have the falkens on my oem 19s for about 2k miles now and they are great. I've driven w/ these in really wet conditions and they handle great.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 11:54 PM
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which one has a
better ride?
a quiet noise?
I know some tires are a little fatter even though specs are the same.. which one in this situation?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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bumping another old thread after my digging for answers. Ok - What price should I expect to pay for a new set of of Falken FK452's (245 40 19 & 275 35 19)? I got a quote for $1000.... fair or no?
 

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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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falken 452 for sure...

i am very disappointed with my toyo t1r's and i only have about 2k on them...

the side walls are weak, they wear too fast, and the road noise is horrible...
 
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