Falken 452's

J.D. · 03-10-2009, 09:18 PM

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, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by J.D.

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, 09:44 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, 10:05 PM

I use them on the road and i agree with Lawsy great VFM and a good all round tyre

**AlexGTT** · 03-10-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bealo

I use them on the road and i agree with Lawsy great VFM and a good all round tyre

Don't let Shimmy hear you talking like that Stu.

**shimmy** · 03-10-2009, 10:11 PM

**AlexGTT** · 03-10-2009, 10:18 PM

**glendog74** · 03-10-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

LOL - you crack me up Shim

sailorbaz · 04-10-2009, 12:41 AM

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 · 04-10-2009, 12:43 AM

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?

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bromers S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 189 Casino cash: $4347	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.

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Bealo Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 2,540 Casino cash: $12738	I use them on the road and i agree with Lawsy great VFM and a good all round tyre

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M3ACS S3 - On the open road Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 91 Casino cash: $567	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?