MrDriver Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I go for Falken next time, 315/25 19 Now I have Continental, decent tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Judging by all the comments on them, I'm now thinking of staying with my 452's. Didn't realise they had such a good following! I know this wasn't my thread but helped me make up my mind too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I've tried a few different sets of tyres on Supras - the best of which have been my current Falken FK-452's. I got them thinking they'd be so so considering how well priced they are and once fitted headed to my nearest roundabout late night to corner fast round and round to see how they break away and get rid of any manufacturing agent on the tyres. I was majorly impressed to find I couldn't unstick the back end at all no matter how ham fisted I was with my throttle and steering input. In torrential rain recently it was like ice skating when trying to get some power down when having a little play with a hot hatch but TBH I've had the same experience in all powerful RWD cars not using traction control with a variety of tyres. The worst tyres I've experienced on a Supra were the Nankang ditchfinders I inherited with the car in 225/50/16 size all round which meant I couldn't safely go 2nd turbo even in the dry. Goodyear F1 GSD3's to me come a close 2nd to the Falken FK-452's for dry grip and for truly spirited driving down your favourite backroad or on track the Falken's last a lot better - in my experience the F1's just overheat very easily and pretty much melt. Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Thanks for all the advice guys. I like the sound of the Falkens at the mo. I've also had an offer of 4 part worn tyres from a friend of a friend who works at a tyre place. Continental contact sport 2s for the front (apparently almost no wear on them at all) and Avon ZZ3s on the rear (about 6 1/2 mm left), all fitted for £200. Mixing front and rears? Is this a BIG no no? Cheers again guys. it's mot ideal in a powerfull car to mix front and rear, however the most important thing is make sure the tyres are the same on each axle, which they will be if you get the part worn ones. i had the falken 452 on the back and it made loads of difference, im going to get them put on the front too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire148 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Bridgestone RE050As all round. Your tyres are like your shoes ... do you buy second hand shoes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I currently run Eagle F1 GSD3 for daily driving but will try the T1Rs next, the pattern is very similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Thanks for all the replies guys. I went for Falken 452s in the end. £430 fitted from a local tyre place someone recommended. Fitted in about 30 mins with no damage to the rims! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 The Falkens are really superb for the money. Nearly every customer who goes for wheels and tyres chooses these over the others that we offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb9780 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Thanks for all the replies guys. I went for Falken 452s in the end. £430 fitted from a local tyre place someone recommended. Fitted in about 30 mins with no damage to the rims! Is that for 4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Think it was 2, but if it was 4 can I have their number please as I need 4 new ones due to chav's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Is that for 4? Think it was 2, but if it was 4 can I have their number please as I need 4 new ones due to chav's That'll be 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Really!? I was quoted £650 *Awaits phone number* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Really!? I was quoted £650 *Awaits phone number* £435 for two x 265.35.18's and two x 235.40.18's mate. Inc vat and fitting. http://www.protyre.co.uk/step2.aspx May even be able to get 'em cheaper at Camskill but you need 'em fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I go here, they seem to be cheaper than others, http://www.falkentyres.co.uk/prodtype.asp?PT_ID=52&numRecordPosition=8&ph=cat&strKeywords=&&strSearchCriteria= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I go here, they seem to be cheaper than others, http://www.falkentyres.co.uk/prodtype.asp?PT_ID=52&numRecordPosition=8&ph=cat&strKeywords=&&strSearchCriteria= Not bad. £20 cheaper for the 265. £10/tyre to fit and balance, save about £40 total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 Really!? I was quoted £650 *Awaits phone number* I got them in Nottingham from a place called Extra Grip on Triumph rd (0115 9790429). £428 fitted. 265/35/18 on the back and 235/40/18 on the front. I'd recommend them. The cheapest mobile fitters I saw was event-tyres.co.uk for £433 fitted. The cheapest place I could find them delivered unfitted was from Camskill for £362. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Nice one guys, just been onto Protyre and they can't get to me and I'll be dammed if I'm driving to Enfield to get my tyres fitted! lol. Falkentyres.co.uk look my best bet at the moment. Happy with the prices, just got to start saving those shirt buttons so I can pay for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I see you have already made your mind up but seeing as i have tried a fair few i firuged i will comment. @ BPU i tried bridgestone potenza's and found them good but not as good as the eagle F1's The F1's are a fantastic all round tire. @ single i have used F1's and found them good but they were not grippy enough in the dry but much better than the Toyo T1R's in the wet T1R's in the dry are superiour to any other tire in the dry apart from the obvious that i now run R888's. LOADS of grip in the dry. I cannot comment on how long tires last as i mine never do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Lol, I still havn't made a final decision yet pig, that probably won't happen until credit-card time! Toying with the idea of the pilot sport 2's still. I hear the T1R's are very good, but like you say they don't have the wet grip and as mine is a daily driver I can see that coming in handy somewhere down the line! lol TBH, never really considered the Bridgestones, but the F1's have crossed my mind once or twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Another "me too" for the Falken 452's, excellent tyre and easily on a par with the Goodyear F1 GSD3's IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Wow lots of positive reviews on the Falcon 452, I might go for these! I found the Toyo T1R's good but very very quick to wear out! Quick enough to put me off getting them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prosty Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 +1 vote for the 452's, great grip and they are almost half of the price per tyre as the michelin or toyos are here in Sweden.. I have 275/35/19 in the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SUP_R_G Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 where is the best place to buy these falken 452's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 where is the best place to buy these falken 452's? You really need to read the rest of this post to find that out;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madwoody1 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 i have a link to a very good price for falkens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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