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Old 06-29-2007, 11:31 PM
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Lol i dont think i have to even ask........ better than oem? lol i feel like people would rather drive on bicycle tires than oem...... oem do me fine, so i assume these are a nice step up.
Old 06-30-2007, 12:00 AM
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Well I like them over OEM, but I am not running the same tire size as my OEM ones so it's not really a good way to judge.
Old 06-30-2007, 08:12 AM
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Long as the sidewalls arent softer, im sure the grip will be better. Ill never forget i put the wrong speed rated tires on my last car by accident.... Holy ****, it made me feel like i driving on marshmellows. Steering response was so delayed it was dangerous. Place took them back after like 7k miles and i just payed the difference for the correct speed rating. Got 9k miles give or take, got few more k left on those.... On a fwd car too, fwd sucks, all ya do is spin spin spin. Meanwhile i cant even spin my tires unless i do a donut or pull out sideways, drivin an auto.
Old 06-30-2007, 04:18 PM
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you had these for 3 months only and it was already low on tread? Do the 452s wear down fast or something?
Old 07-01-2007, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by scmtkings4
you had these for 3 months only and it was already low on tread? Do the 452s wear down fast or something?
I got increased wear from the lowering springs, the fronts have still a gob load of tread, the rear just wears normally imo, for the tires... for me its just my driving lol.
Old 07-01-2007, 02:22 PM
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thanks for the review, i was considering these, but for sure am going to buy a set.
Old 12-04-2007, 08:38 PM
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Think I may have rears ordered this week. Gotta deal with stock fronts, until hours at work pick up.
Old 12-04-2007, 08:47 PM
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You have GOT to clean those tail pipes!
Old 12-04-2007, 08:48 PM
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Ive read a lot of mixed reviews on these, but its great you're having a positive experience.
Old 12-05-2007, 11:39 AM
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thanks for the input..these are cheaper wheels. will have to get these when my toyo's T1R's run down..these toyo's are kind of soft on turns.
Old 12-05-2007, 11:44 AM
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I'm a fan of the 452s. Got them per recommendations from a few buddies here. I figure if a 400hp G likes them, my 310hp Z should too. Just tested in the rain a few days ago. Not bad at all.
Old 12-05-2007, 11:48 AM
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I LOVE my 452'S. They also have a stiff sidewall, and feel nice n' responsive in the corners.
Old 12-05-2007, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Tubbs
I LOVE my 452'S. They also have a stiff sidewall, and feel nice n' responsive in the corners.
That's what I wanted to hear... reviews from fellow Vancouver-ites. Looking forward to getting mine on soon.
Old 01-06-2009, 09:00 AM
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i want to assume everything is better than the oem re040 tires....

i have falken tires only their all-season on my STI, will these be a nice upgarde for my 350z?
Old 01-06-2009, 09:01 AM
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i have fk452s 275/35/18 all around. They are great. i love em.
Old 01-06-2009, 05:55 PM
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I have the FK452s on my Z as well. They are OK in the dry and very very good in the wet. Good tire for the price I'll just have to see how long they last before I decide on another set.
Old 01-07-2009, 01:54 AM
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HOw's the stiffness of the side wall?
Falken has been know for soft side wall but I wonder if this is the same.
Falken 451 has pretty soft sidewall...
Thanks
Old 01-07-2009, 10:56 AM
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Where are all u tx guys coming from? You guys never post in the DFW Lounge? No Love? I may take a look at them depending on what kind of size they offer. Also did you not get an alignment after you lowered the vehicle? Being low on tread after 3 months is absolutely terrible, unless something else is wrong after the alignment, I'd take a look at it unless u want to buy two sets of tires a year.
Old 01-09-2009, 03:00 PM
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I've had Falken FK 452's as well and think they're a great tire for the price.
Old 04-04-2009, 09:51 AM
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Sorry for bringing the thread back, but the only negative thing I keep seeing about the FK452 are soft sidewalls. Is this true? Are they going to handle better than the re40 that came with the car? Yes, in the rain they were scary, but besides that I thought they were ok. If I want to go out on a nice Sunday drive through some twisty roads will the Falken 452's respond like the Bridgestone's did? How do they look on the Z compared to the re40's? I know sometimes sidewalls are smaller even when purchsed in the same sizes. Im looking to keep the 225 / 245 size. Any input if you have them would be greatly apprieciated.


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