FALKEN FK 45
04-17-2009, 11:24 AM
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Another option suggested to me over the continentals and NITTO INVO. Said wear and rain is better than the INVO.
Anybody try these?
Anybody try these?
04-17-2009, 11:25 AM
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Falken FK452? I love these wheels very quiet. 
Originally Posted by jsal' post='850497' date='Apr 17 2009, 12:24 PM
Another option suggested to me over the continentals and NITTO INVO. Said wear and rain is better than the INVO.
Anybody try these?
Anybody try these?
04-17-2009, 03:04 PM
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I just replaced my falken 452 rears with a new set, they lasted me about 24,000 miles (probably could of gone another 5 to 10k if I wouldnt have gotten a bolt the size of quarter 
). The fronts still have a good amount of tread left at 24K. I have never heard/felt them slip.
). The fronts still have a good amount of tread left at 24K. I have never heard/felt them slip.
04-17-2009, 05:34 PM
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I've had Falken 452s before on my 19s, at first I thought they were good but after comparing them to Michelin PS2s on my 20s and Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta on my other set, I think FK 452 has less grip and more noisier. I get more spin out with my 452s at standstill when I floor the pedal and there's some hydroplaning during rain.
I think if you're looking more into performance side and low noise, you should get Nitto Invos. They got a very good rating across many car forums whether you use it as street or track tires and dry or wet. I've tested these tires on my friend's E92 M3 which were on 20 inch rims, I think they're superb and stick like glue.
I think if you're looking more into performance side and low noise, you should get Nitto Invos. They got a very good rating across many car forums whether you use it as street or track tires and dry or wet. I've tested these tires on my friend's E92 M3 which were on 20 inch rims, I think they're superb and stick like glue.
04-17-2009, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by aznunknownx' post='850745' date='Apr 17 2009, 06:34 PM
I've had Falken 452s before on my 19s, at first I thought they were good but after comparing them to Michelin PS2s on my 20s and Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta on my other set, I think FK 452 has less grip and more noisier. I get more spin out with my 452s at standstill when I floor the pedal and there's some hydroplaning during rain.
I think if you're looking more into performance side and low noise, you should get Nitto Invos. They got a very good rating across many car forums whether you use it as street or track tires and dry or wet. I've tested these tires on my friend's E92 M3 which were on 20 inch rims, I think they're superb and stick like glue.
I think if you're looking more into performance side and low noise, you should get Nitto Invos. They got a very good rating across many car forums whether you use it as street or track tires and dry or wet. I've tested these tires on my friend's E92 M3 which were on 20 inch rims, I think they're superb and stick like glue.
+1 but I think they are a bit more expensive though
04-17-2009, 07:56 PM
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My Ride: AW E46 M3 Vert
i heard the falkens get noisy quick and also do not look as wide as some other tires out there, i just got these yesterday 275/30/19...
