How are Falken tires?

nogoodname · 09-12-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeD

LOL...9 budget performance tires were selected for a test of, coincidentally, the top "budget performance tires." 9. Not 100. Not a couple hundred. It was also limited to a certain niche of tire, i.e. "budget performance tire." Get it? Falkens came in 7th in that test. I don't see how you and nogoodname missed that.

If a Ford Focus came in 6th place in a test of 8 economy-cars, that must be good right? Cause there has to be at least a couple hundred cars out?

BTW, the post above with a bunch of Falken-sponsored cars is a big win.

nogoodname · 09-12-2009, 07:59 PM

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Togo · 09-12-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

take another 5 hours to respond

hahahahaha

Togo · 09-12-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeD

LOL...9 budget performance tires were selected for a test of, coincidentally, the top "budget performance tires." 9. Not 100. Not a couple hundred. It was also limited to a certain niche of tire, i.e. "budget performance tire." Get it? Falkens came in 7th in that test. I don't see how you and nogoodname missed that.

Which model Falkens were tested? And yes they picked 9 tires, presumably the 9 that are likely to score well, so that people would know what tires would be good to actually purchase, being that there are probably hundreds to choose from.

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Originally Posted by JoeD

If a Ford Focus came in 6th place in a test of 8 economy-cars, that must be good right? Cause there has to be at least a couple hundred cars out?

Yes if they took the 8 top rated budget economy cars and tested them and Ford came in 6th thats not bad, there are lots of choices out there for economy cars, way more than 8. Hell, I'd be flattered to even be considered in the top 8!

Oh and what does age have to do with Falken 452s as the OP originally asked about? I don't see how the two correlate? Explain that too while you are at it since you are apparently the go to guy for tires...

frost · 09-12-2009, 08:23 PM

This thread is already on google.

Togo · 09-12-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeD

BTW, the post above with a bunch of Falken-sponsored cars is a big win. That makes about as much sense as me posting this...

Oh and in case you were confused, the "PS2s" that you keep talking about as being amazing.. are Michelin but you posted a picture of Bridgestone. I posted Falkens because we are talking about Falken Tires. The pictures just go to show what a company you'd deem a "budget company" with "budget tires" can do. Their tires must not be worth a damn if they are sponsoring all these drivers in competitive motorsports.

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Originally Posted by JoeD

Not saying Falken makes a low-grade tire. They are, however, mid-grade "budget" performance-tires. They have nothing comparable to the likes of PS2s, RE050A PPs, F1 GS-D3s, PZeros, etc. Frankly, any other street-tire is a big step down from the OEM 370Z tires. These are tires that come from the factory on some of the word's premier sports/exotic-cars, and downgrading from that level is quite laughable.

So you are saying that if the tire isn't a "PS2s, RE050A PPs, F1 GS-D3s, PZeros" then it's a step down? You don't mention RE-11s?

Togo · 09-12-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

This thread is already on google.

LMGTFY link?

frost · 09-12-2009, 08:26 PM

I'll stick with these

Togo · 09-12-2009, 08:27 PM

^I'll stick the blonde

frost · 09-12-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Togo

LMGTFY link?

Let me google that for you

page 2

Togo · 09-12-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Let me google that for you

page 2

Ahh I searched Falken 452 and got to page 7 and nada..

frost · 09-12-2009, 08:30 PM

< thinks in basic terms

Togo · 09-12-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

< thinks in basic terms

Well your search matches the threads title better..

Togo · 09-12-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Togo

Where are you getting the info that Falken tires are sub par performance compared to the stockers. I'd like to read that test and review, even if it is from a "lowly magazine-test".

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Originally Posted by Togo

Where does it list the Falken 452s as not a performance tire? Are you saying that tires that stop 4 feet quicker are worth 2x the price at half the tread life for daily driving duties?

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Originally Posted by Togo

So you are saying that if the tire isn't a "PS2s, RE050A PPs, F1 GS-D3s, PZeros" then it's a step down? You don't mention RE-11s?

You keep dodging my questions.

I've listed them all out for you because I thought maybe you might have just missed them.

Togo · 09-12-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeD

I think I'm done here. If you'll excuse me, my car is due for a new set of brake-pads...off to AutoZone to buy the cheapest ones they have. I don't need good ones since I won't be on a track anytime soon...

Is this sarcasm or are you just biased to performance tires because they make you look cool and compensate by saving $10 on pads?

Since you are sooo performance oriented why don't you get some excellent pads to match those PS2s? I'd recommend a set of Carbotech Brake Pads. You should definitely get some of their XP10s for the fronts and some XP8s for the rear. They might get a little noisy when you come to a stop but they won't fade at all and their initial bite is going to be great!

I also hear they might dust your wheels a bit but hey, they will save you a ton in stopping distance as you race to beat that red light when you are heading to the grocery store.

I'm sure these would work much better than the cheap stuff you get at AutoZone so check it out. We have sponsors here that sell them. I'm sure they could get you a great price and some quick shipping.

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