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Falken Tires

Old Mar 2, 2008 | 04:44 AM
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Falken Tires

I'm leaning towards some falkens for my coupe. Anyone have any feedback on this brand?
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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Alot of people use them. Ive heard good things.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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i have em. road noise went down considerably from my stockers (19s). handling also improved but largely because i got wider rims.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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music to my ears since i just bought a set and have never tried them before... should be on next week ill let you know what my first impressions are
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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^ Which ones did you get. I'd like to hear how they are, as I'm thinking of getting a set myself.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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got falken fk452s on mine and i like them
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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I got fk452 on the way... Two front tires are in my garage they're 255/30/20 and the rears are on the way they're 305/25/20... I can't wait to get them on
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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Anyone go from T1r's to the Falkens?
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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Went from GY RS-A to Falken Azenis TS115 and they are SOOOOOO good in the rain and dry. They are so sticky (how sticky are they...) that when I brake hard, they rip rocks right out of the surface of the pavement!
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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I'm deciding between the falken fk452 and the azenis st115 myself. I have heard that both are very good with traction and quiteness and tread-life is the only question. But for the price and performance, tread-life will always be a bit in question.

I'm leaning towards the fk452 b/c they seem to have a bigger contact patch for dry weather. The azenis have two huge channels to sipe out water, so they may be better in the rain. I've heard that the azenis run a bit narrow so a 255mm width is the equiv. of 245mm. Discount tire has great prices on both..



fk452s and one azenis pic.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Texasscout
Went from GY RS-A to Falken Azenis TS115 and they are SOOOOOO good in the rain and dry. They are so sticky (how sticky are they...) that when I brake hard, they rip rocks right out of the surface of the pavement!
I have the ST-115's as well.. can't complain at all, esp. w/ the tread wear... if you don't drag or auto-x your car, these will do you just fine..
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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im running Fk 452....quiet, handles well..love them...
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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I've got fk452 too (that's my car pictured in post #10). Love them so far, no problems. Great wet and dry traction. Low level of road noise.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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They are good tires but I've heard quite a few people had problems with the fk452 tires bubbling.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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I got my ST115's installed and with bal and Road Haz for $822.00 for 245 35 19's
 
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