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Old 09-02-2004, 08:38 AM
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What is your take on these tires?

I have searched and searched and cant really find much on these tires. the ones im looking at are

Falken GRB FK-451

I want to get an opinion on these tires before i buy. I want to use these for daily driving and maybe some autocross stuff. Anyone have these tires or had experience with them? if so could you post up your thoughts on them.
 
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Old 09-02-2004, 08:46 AM
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Hey Justin!!

What wheels do you have?? 16's or 17's. Personally i have the Falken Ziex 512 tires and they are excellent for all weather driving. Those FK- 451's look very impressive.
 
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Old 09-02-2004, 08:49 AM
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that was my first choice before i decide to switch to bridgestones

i've heard mixed things about them... usually you get what you pay for, and it is a very good tire for the price and runs well.. but i hear they can be scary in the rain.. also they howl like a B***H on the highway

that's what i've heard anyways...
 
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Old 09-02-2004, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Poderes1
Hey Justin!!

What wheels do you have?? 16's or 17's. Personally i have the Falken Ziex 512 tires and they are excellent for all weather driving. Those FK- 451's look very impressive.
Im going ot be putting them on 17 inch TDR wheels.
 
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Old 09-02-2004, 11:47 AM
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Sounds good. you'll have to put them on 215/45/R17 because those FK-451's are not available in 205/45/R17. The profile of the tires will be a little lower. They will look great on your Mini.
 
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The FK-451's are nearly identical to the Yoko ES100... both work exceptionally well in the rain and are both great tires!
 
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