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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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for the money the falkens cant be beat, if you want way better youd have to spend twice the amount, with the 452s you are at the point of diminishing returns so its really a no brainer
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered
for the money the falkens cant be beat, if you want way better youd have to spend twice the amount, with the 452s you are at the point of diminishing returns so its really a no brainer
I got my Hankies for 740 shipped. What'd ya pay for those Fartkings?
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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I got my Hankies for 740 shipped. What'd ya pay for those Fartkings?

mine are 20s and less than normal sizes pimpin

so ha $750 shipped
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered
mine are 20s and less than normal sizes pimpin

so ha $750 shipped
I personally would pay a few extra bucks to get a better tire. If I had baller dough, like you, I'd get PS2 or "PS3" Michelins. But since I'm just an entry level pimp, I'm sporting Hankooks. But then, if I had softer suspension (or if NYC had normal roads!), I most likely would have gone with Nitto NT05's or the Falkens for stiffer sidewalls.

And yo, fair is fair - you got Falkens because they are better for stretching - round edges and all. Can't lie, dood - I remember
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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hey guys thanks for everybody's input on this topic, i really appreciate it, and i did make up my mind on which tires and i will be getting the
hankooks and i really hoping the 285 will fit on my rear many thanks to all fellow forum members
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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I got the V12 Evos to replace my 452s. I also switched to 285 on the rear and yanked my 12mm spacers out. I have no complaints; these tires are better IMO .

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hey guys thanks for everybody's input on this topic, i really appreciate it, and i did make up my mind on which tires and i will be getting the
hankooks and i really hoping the 285 will fit on my rear many thanks to all fellow forum members
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Rizbel
I got the V12 Evos to replace my 452s. I also switched to 285 on the rear and yanked my 12mm spacers out. I have no complaints; these tires are better IMO .

thanks buddy! i will let you know tomorrow when i get it installed, cant wait
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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don't forget hankook has a rebate for $60 if you buy four of the v12 evos. rebate form should be at the store on you can find it online too. better choice in my opinion and good luck!
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Old May 1, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by calbear550
don't forget hankook has a rebate for $60 if you buy four of the v12 evos. rebate form should be at the store on you can find it online too. better choice in my opinion and good luck!
OH MAN! Thanks for reminding me! I've gotta send mine in!!! Thanks man!
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Old May 2, 2011 | 07:05 AM
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I've been running the 452's, and had to replace the rears twice (getting approx. 8 - 10k miles out of them). The fronts still look new. I was debating going with a different brand to get more mileage, but due to $ issues, I will stick w/ Falkens for now and have the camber reduced. Other than the inside of the tires getting really worn, the rest of it looks great.

What is everyone's thoughts on having the camber reduced slightly? I know I will be sacraficing handling a bit, but I'm not tracking the car. I need to get more miles, since the is my daily driver and I put on A LOT of miles.
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