Falken GRB FK-451 = y or n? (Other options?)
04-23-2005, 06:02 AM
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2nd... A lot of complaints with tire noise are probably alignment related
I've put tons of miles on stock P6000's (previous car), S-03's, Dunlop M2s, and will soon be putting tons of miles on my Falken's.
Many complain that he P6000's and S-03's are loud. Mine were always very quiet, but then again I always get a good alignment.
When I had the tie rods and control arms replaced about three weeks ago, my M2's became noticabley louder since the toe is all out of whack. I put off an aligmnment because I knew I was going to do Motorsports last week. After they went in I couldn't wait to get the Avus/M2's off anymore, so I put the Sportecs on with new Falken tires and they sound loud at the moment as well.
That said, I'm doing an alignment and corner balance later today and I expect all the noises to go away. Alignment is critical!
Many complain that he P6000's and S-03's are loud. Mine were always very quiet, but then again I always get a good alignment.
When I had the tie rods and control arms replaced about three weeks ago, my M2's became noticabley louder since the toe is all out of whack. I put off an aligmnment because I knew I was going to do Motorsports last week. After they went in I couldn't wait to get the Avus/M2's off anymore, so I put the Sportecs on with new Falken tires and they sound loud at the moment as well.
That said, I'm doing an alignment and corner balance later today and I expect all the noises to go away. Alignment is critical!
04-23-2005, 10:59 AM
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no comparison, the Falken's own...
My set of ES100 were loud, wore out way too fast, sidewalls were super stiff and ride was bumpy. Grip wise i couldnt really tell a difference, i've gotten sideways with both sets. However they do "feel" better when driving briskly. Its hard to describe.
05-01-2005, 06:59 AM
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two tires... 8 hours old disinegrated... on my way to chicago from LA
they left me stranded in BFE utah.. two fikse wheels destroyed.. and a 2000 bill later.. two new wheels.
also my s03's PS1's, and BFG KD's are way better..
lesson - you get what you pay for. ****y sidewall and crappy quality control..
also my s03's PS1's, and BFG KD's are way better..
lesson - you get what you pay for. ****y sidewall and crappy quality control..
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