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Old 02-27-2006, 02:35 PM
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Default Falken 451

Users or published reports?
Comparison to the Goodyear F1 (a benchmark tire in recent reports)?
Opinions based on Azenis or other Falken brands?

225x40x18 right size?
Considering an 18x7.5 ET 40 wheel. Will need spacers (have them) for getting near flush.

Looking to go from daily driver to 'sport' driver!

TIA!
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I would go with a wider rim. I run 8.5s, would run 9 if I did it again.
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Falkens have a good rep here. A number of good reports.
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I'm on my 2nd set of FK451s. Great tire for the money!
Old 02-27-2006, 05:39 PM
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Default And I know how you are with tires! Good to hear RoberTT.

11 March is the day we order our next set. It'll take a lot longer to make 34K on these: I don't drive 110m/day anymore!
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Default The 1st set lasted only 14K but your mileage may vary...>>

but they were good to the last drop...:-)

Tires never got loud like other directionals.

Very good in dry/water and light snow!
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