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J.D. 03-10-2009 08:18 PM
Falken 452's
 
Anybody else running these??

Put a pair on the back today. Road noise on the concrete section of motorway seemed greatly increased, fine on other surfaces. Also there seems a bit more of a gap between the wheel rim and bead of the tyre than the Michelin's on the front. Hopefully these will improve as tyre wears down a bit..

shane@mbtech 03-10-2009 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by J.D. (Post 31665)
Anybody else running these??

Put a pair on the back today. Road noise on the concrete section of motorway seemed greatly increased, fine on other surfaces. Also there seems a bit more of a gap between the wheel rim and bead of the tyre than the Michelin's on the front. Hopefully these will improve as tyre wears down a bit..
I'm running these. The rim protector on the Michelin is much better but for half the price the falken are extremely good value for money. They are slightly noisier but that I put up with. Usually the induction / exhaust noise drowns it out!

bromers 03-10-2009 08:44 PM
They're great in the rain/wet. don't have the ultimate grip of PS2's / Cups but are predictable.

I'm back on PS2's now for winter but cost wise they are good value for money.

Bealo 03-10-2009 09:05 PM
I use them on the road and i agree with Lawsy great VFM and a good all round tyre :thumbs:

AlexGTT 03-10-2009 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Bealo (Post 31671)
I use them on the road and i agree with Lawsy great VFM and a good all round tyre :thumbs:
Don't let Shimmy hear you talking like that Stu. :hahaha:

shimmy 03-10-2009 09:11 PM
http://i-love-cartoons.com/snags/cli...Rubble-Car.jpg

AlexGTT 03-10-2009 09:18 PM
:hahaha:

glendog74 03-10-2009 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by shimmy (Post 31673)
LOL - you crack me up Shim :hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:

sailorbaz 03-10-2009 11:41 PM
I'm using them myself and rate them highly for the price. 4 Tyres for £500 fitted!

I've had them round Knockhill too, were good but went off quite quickly.

Mark was using them too and had them on when he went to the Ring earlier this year. Mine seem to be lasting FOREVER!

For the money, I think they're great.... @ 35psi!

M3ACS 03-10-2009 11:43 PM
I got these a few weeks ago, and must admit im a little worried with the performance and would be interested to hear your thoughts..

Ive got PS2s on the front and Falken 452s on the back, ever since the car feels a little light on the rear at high speed on B-Roads, and the traction light seems extra eager! Is this the tyres? Or is it me not getting used to the lesser grip of my old PS2s?

shimmy 03-10-2009 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by M3ACS (Post 31682)
I got these a few weeks ago, and must admit im a little worried with the performance and would be interested to hear your thoughts..

Ive got PS2s on the front and Falken 452s on the back, ever since the car feels a little light on the rear at high speed on B-Roads, and the traction light seems extra eager! Is this the tyres? Or is it me not getting used to the lesser grip of my old PS2s?
with the Falkens at the front i would expect the rear to be less grippy than before, whilst the front will stay same

whether you can cope with the difference depends on how severe the loss of grip is. Surely the DSC will cope!!!!

think of the positives though, at least you saved a few ££££:whistle:

bromers 04-10-2009 09:34 AM
My money we be on the tyres need bedding in - give it a few hundred miles with some eager acceleration should sort them out.

Bealo 04-10-2009 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by shimmy (Post 31673)

I managed to pass you at Rockingham with them on you Cup Lover you.... :birdman:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px4HC04ZsnU

monkeycsl 04-10-2009 12:53 PM
only heard good things of them for the price as close as you will get to michelin at half the price.I will be getting them once mine are dead for sure.

Bealo 04-10-2009 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by monkeycsl (Post 31718)
only heard good things of them for the price as close as you will get to michelin at half the price.I will be getting them once mine are dead for sure.

:thumbs: They get the thumbs up from me......

AlexGTT 04-10-2009 08:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by M3ACS (Post 31682)
I got these a few weeks ago, and must admit im a little worried with the performance and would be interested to hear your thoughts..

Ive got PS2s on the front and Falken 452s on the back, ever since the car feels a little light on the rear at high speed on B-Roads, and the traction light seems extra eager! Is this the tyres? Or is it me not getting used to the lesser grip of my old PS2s?
I wouldn't be mixing up tyres. Stick to one or the other at any one time and you might get on better. Falkens are fine, just ask Mark. He did very nicely at Ring with them. Lacked grip at times and they over heat easliy but essentially they are OK.

Bealo 05-10-2009 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexGTT (Post 31745)
I wouldn't be mixing up tyres. Stick to one or the other at any one time and you might get on better. Falkens are fine, just ask Mark. He did very nicely at Ring with them. Lacked grip at times and they over heat easliy but essentially they are OK.

Yeah if i go to the ring in Nov i will be using the Falkens and will leave the cups at home.

shimmy 05-10-2009 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Bealo (Post 31876)
Yeah if i go to the ring in Nov i will be using the Falkens and will leave the cups at home.
If you go in Nov you'll need snow tyres


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