Falken FK452 reviews - Page 3

**Mark CSL** · 26-03-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mattbedford

I Have cups on the front but 2 different types of tyres on the rear. Ones A Falkon and ones a Pirelli. Will this badly affect the handling do you think?

I would thing it is ok but not the best i run cups on track and falkens for the road

bryce · 26-03-2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattbedford

I Have cups on the front but 2 different types of tyres on the rear. Ones A Falkon and ones a Pirelli. Will this badly affect the handling do you think?

It'll be fine if your driving like a girl, but honestly - do you want one side of the car reacting different from then other?

Id ebay the old tyre and get it matching on the same axle.

Nords · 26-03-2009, 11:32 PM

Matt,

That isn't good. Mixing cups with other tyres isn't a good idea, and mixing models/makes across an axle isn't a good idea either. You'll be okay if you drive like the poverbial Miss Daisy but don't track it or do anything on the road with any spirit until you have sorted it. What tyre tread depths do have left all 'round?

sailorbaz · 27-03-2009, 12:05 AM

On the Falken note, I have the 452's on at the moment and have had them on or about 8K including a Track day around Knockhill. On track they are a very good tyre, but do get too hot very quickly and start giving in. Progressive, not sudden whatsoever so you've plenty of heads up before you might you'll swap ends soon. They've lasted well IMHO.

Cups on the front with 'Normal' road tyres on the rear? I can't imagine that is good at all, serious front end grip in the dry but wobbly ass??? Sounds like a girl I used to know!

**Mark CSL** · 27-03-2009, 12:22 AM

Baz now thats funny

bryce · 27-03-2009, 12:24 AM

Made me chuckle

Nice turn in and even more tail happy would be fun though!

Bealo · 27-03-2009, 03:39 AM

I am using these Falkens at the moment and i really rate them.

I have done about 6 trackdays in them and about 8,000 miles on them and they are still going strong.

To be honest i haven't found them to be to bad after a long sessions on track.

I regularly get carried away and spent 30mins on track at a time and yes i can feel them moving around a bit but i am still managing to do 1:22 sec round Snetterton at the end of a 30 min session.

But i know there are better track tyres out there so.

I am about to put some Cups on and leave them on all summer as Shimmy does.

I will put the falkens back on in the colder months.

mattbedford · 27-03-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nords

Matt,

That isn't good. Mixing cups with other tyres isn't a good idea, and mixing models/makes across an axle isn't a good idea either. You'll be okay if you drive like the poverbial Miss Daisy but don't track it or do anything on the road with any spirit until you have sorted it. What tyre tread depths do have left all 'round?

Nords they have quite good tread on both the rear tyres. Almost but not quite new. Bit worried now cos im doing a track day at Oulton a week on saturday. Cant afford to get another tyre. I have had the punctured one repaired and kept as a spare so could get it fitted back on for the track day so the rears match but the garage said he shouldnt have really repaired it as it was right near the edge of the tyre...

bryce · 27-03-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mattbedford

Cant afford to get another tyre. I have had the punctured one repaired and kept as a spare so could get it fitted back on for the track day so the rears match but the garage said he shouldnt have really repaired it as it was right near the edge of the tyre...

If they shouldnt have, they wouldnt have

How far in from the edge was it?

Id stick the repaird one back on to keep them matching, a 'plugged' tyre is apparently sound. Worst case, it'll lose some pressure.

I pressume you went falken to save some dosh? For another £50 Id have got them matching.

mattbedford · 27-03-2009, 05:16 PM

They gave it me for £40. Was in good condition. Suppose it will keep as an emergency spare!

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Bealo Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 2,540 Casino cash: $12738	I am using these Falkens at the moment and i really rate them. I have done about 6 trackdays in them and about 8,000 miles on them and they are still going strong. To be honest i haven't found them to be to bad after a long sessions on track. I regularly get carried away and spent 30mins on track at a time and yes i can feel them moving around a bit but i am still managing to do 1:22 sec round Snetterton at the end of a 30 min session. But i know there are better track tyres out there so. I am about to put some Cups on and leave them on all summer as Shimmy does. I will put the falkens back on in the colder months. __________________

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Nords S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 527 Casino cash: $1272	Matt, That isn't good. Mixing cups with other tyres isn't a good idea, and mixing models/makes across an axle isn't a good idea either. You'll be okay if you drive like the poverbial Miss Daisy but don't track it or do anything on the road with any spirit until you have sorted it. What tyre tread depths do have left all 'round?

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bryce S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland (sw) Posts: 1,369 Casino cash: $2512	Made me chuckle Nice turn in and even more tail happy would be fun though!

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