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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 10:12 AM
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I have not read anyplace where Falken FK-451 tires are compared to other leading performance tires. Does anyone have these tires and if so, can they give me feedback? If you know of a source where these tires are compared to other leading brand tires, please direct me.

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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 03:02 PM
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I just got them for my rears a few weeks ago. So far so good, for city driving. They do look very nice and the thread wear is higher than the Potenzas.
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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If you are considering Falken tires take a look at the Ziex ZE-502 M+S.
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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Interesting, when I read online reviews, some people love them, others have aweful stories. That is scary but then again, I read some stories about Toyos that I currently own and it is the same thing.
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 11:09 PM
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Falken are great tires (even my wife says too) she's ridin' them n me rite now. LOL
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 03:22 AM
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ffk451s arent bad at all... sometimes sounds like a lot of road noise but i couldnt pinpoint it... i have them on 19s though and NY streets arent exactly smooth, i love them on every 18 inch rim i had for my S14... good tires in general, better than toyos in my opinion. hope that somewhat helps
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 05:01 AM
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There not bad, horrible grip when cold, when its hot out they grip damn well though for the price of the tires. Ive only had mine for about 1000 miles though so no longterm feedback yet.
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 05:39 AM
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Its hard to get honest feedback about tires. I love Toyos. I have yet to have them on the Z. Until tuesday. I have never had Falken, but friend and members seem to love them. Let us know what your choice is
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 05:46 AM
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I'm getting ready to try the Ziex-512s out.. Here goes nothing..
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by reyes5912
she's ridin' them n me rite now. LOL
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 07:31 AM
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i had the falken 451s (245/35/19, 285/35/19) on my z, they were great, never had any problems. only complaints are that they were a little too noisy and that they tend to run skinnier compared to other tires out there.
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 06:40 AM
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I have 285/30/20s in the rear and my traction sucks on the Falken 451s with FI.
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