Falken tires any good?

onederful100 · November 4th, 2007, 11:56 PM

deciding on tires for my new rims, Falken tires any good?

Jucostud · November 4th, 2007, 11:59 PM

They're ok. I've had two sets and the shoulders wore down pretty fast on both of them. I would suggest Kuhmo if you are looking for a cheaper tire.

onederful100 · November 5th, 2007, 12:01 AM

yea was looking for something cheaper, bc the rims were expensive enough. i'll look into the kuhmo's, thanks

Jucostud · November 5th, 2007, 12:11 AM

what size rims did you get? i can help you find a good deal.

onederful100 · November 5th, 2007, 12:15 AM

i ordered razors 20x9 should be here in a week.

onederful100 · November 5th, 2007, 12:17 AM

i was looking for something cheap but not crappy

Jucostud · November 5th, 2007, 12:38 AM

I would go with nitto nt555's from discount tire... $146 each for 255/35/20's. If you want a bigger tire than that, i would go with a staggerd stance... 255/35/20's up front and 295/30/20 in the rear.

Rear
http://www.tiredeals4less.com/TOYO_P...101W_P1989.cfm

Front
http://www.tiredeals4less.com/TOYO_P..._97W_P1130.cfm

Bhblondguy · November 5th, 2007, 10:03 AM

I have the falken azenis tires

295/40/18 Rear
265/35/18 Fronts

I have loved them since I put them on. They are very sticky tires and hook up way better than the bfg ta kd tires I had before in the same size. I will buy another set of these when they wear out. I've had them for about 4000 miles so far. They definately hook up very nicely.

Jucostud · November 5th, 2007, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Bhblondguy

I have the falken azenis tires

295/40/18 Rear
265/35/18 Fronts

I have loved them since I put them on. They are very sticky tires and hook up way better than the bfg ta kd tires I had before in the same size. I will buy another set of these when they wear out. I've had them for about 4000 miles so far. They definately hook up very nicely.

Your tires are too small! Your diameter is way smaller than stock!

Drick · November 5th, 2007, 02:05 PM

Goodyear eagle F1s FTW

Jucostud · November 5th, 2007, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by 8t6gt

Goodyear eagle F1s FTW

those are a waste of money! Nitto's are much better for the money.

onederful100 · November 5th, 2007, 02:21 PM

i'm deciding between nitto's and kuhmo's, seems everyone likes nitto better

psycho bob · November 5th, 2007, 04:08 PM

not sure what you are talking about. i also use a 295/35 and my fronts are 255/40. they are on 18x9.5 and 18x8.5. My stock sizes weren't much different from these.

Jucostud · November 5th, 2007, 10:33 PM

His stock size was either 235/50/18 or 235/55/17. By going with a 265/35/18, your diameter is about 1.9 inches smaller. Thats a lot! His fronts are also about 2 inches smaller than the rears.

Jucostud · November 5th, 2007, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by psycho bob

not sure what you are talking about. i also use a 295/35 and my fronts are 255/40. they are on 18x9.5 and 18x8.5. My stock sizes weren't much different from these.

Your tire sizes are right. they match up with each other, and they are pretty close to the same diameter as stock.

06RedfireGT · November 5th, 2007, 11:15 PM

The kumhos fucking suck. I hate them and will never buy them again. They are absolute garbage. My next tire will either be BFG or Nitto.

Jucostud · November 5th, 2007, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by 06RedfireGT

The kumhos fucking suck. I hate them and will never buy them again. They are absolute garbage. My next tire will either be BFG or Nitto.

Kuhmo's are a good tire. Maybe not the best for the track... but they are a tire that will wear good and will last a long time. I have used and sold several sets with no complaints. I have a set of 275/40/17's on my 96 gt right now that are over a year old and still have about 60% life left and they have seen a few burnouts.

06RedfireGT · November 5th, 2007, 11:36 PM

I had them on my Mach. One day I was trying to make a u-turn in heavy traffic and I kinda stepped on it and the front end just plowed on straight, and when the front started turning the back end broke loose. The suck HUGE.

Jucostud · November 6th, 2007, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by 06RedfireGT

I had them on my Mach. One day I was trying to make a u-turn in heavy traffic and I kinda stepped on it and the front end just plowed on straight, and when the front started turning the back end broke loose. The suck HUGE.

What tires aren't going to break loose when you step on it while doing a u-turn in a mustang? kuhmo has lots of differant kinds of tires... thier cheapest ones aren't the best for grip.

Bhblondguy · November 6th, 2007, 10:06 AM

I'll never buy bfg again because the BFG TA KD tires I was running started coming apart at the seams after 5000miles

I haven't had but only one set of Falkens - the azenis - but since I've had them I don't think I'd want to switch tires.

November 4th, 2007, 11:56 PM	#1
onederful100 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 GT 2000 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,890 iTrader: 0 reviews	Falken tires any good? deciding on tires for my new rims, Falken tires any good? __________________ 2007 GT 5spd 2000 GT 5spd whipple crew member 2-Stang Crew My Car

November 4th, 2007, 11:59 PM	#2
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	They're ok. I've had two sets and the shoulders wore down pretty fast on both of them. I would suggest Kuhmo if you are looking for a cheaper tire. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

November 5th, 2007, 12:01 AM	#3
onederful100 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 GT 2000 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,890 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea was looking for something cheaper, bc the rims were expensive enough. i'll look into the kuhmo's, thanks __________________ 2007 GT 5spd 2000 GT 5spd whipple crew member 2-Stang Crew My Car

November 5th, 2007, 12:11 AM	#4
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	what size rims did you get? i can help you find a good deal. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

November 5th, 2007, 12:15 AM	#5
onederful100 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 GT 2000 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,890 iTrader: 0 reviews	i ordered razors 20x9 should be here in a week. __________________ 2007 GT 5spd 2000 GT 5spd whipple crew member 2-Stang Crew My Car

November 5th, 2007, 12:17 AM	#6
onederful100 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 GT 2000 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,890 iTrader: 0 reviews	i was looking for something cheap but not crappy __________________ 2007 GT 5spd 2000 GT 5spd whipple crew member 2-Stang Crew My Car

November 5th, 2007, 12:38 AM	#7
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would go with nitto nt555's from discount tire... $146 each for 255/35/20's. If you want a bigger tire than that, i would go with a staggerd stance... 255/35/20's up front and 295/30/20 in the rear. Rear http://www.tiredeals4less.com/TOYO_P...101W_P1989.cfm Front http://www.tiredeals4less.com/TOYO_P..._97W_P1130.cfm __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

November 5th, 2007, 10:03 AM	#8
Bhblondguy Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 12.00@114.82 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baytown, Tx. Posts: 1,234 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the falken azenis tires 295/40/18 Rear 265/35/18 Fronts I have loved them since I put them on. They are very sticky tires and hook up way better than the bfg ta kd tires I had before in the same size. I will buy another set of these when they wear out. I've had them for about 4000 miles so far. They definately hook up very nicely.

November 5th, 2007, 02:05 PM	#10
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	Goodyear eagle F1s FTW __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

November 5th, 2007, 02:21 PM	#12
onederful100 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 GT 2000 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,890 iTrader: 0 reviews	i'm deciding between nitto's and kuhmo's, seems everyone likes nitto better __________________ 2007 GT 5spd 2000 GT 5spd whipple crew member 2-Stang Crew My Car

November 5th, 2007, 10:33 PM	#14
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	His stock size was either 235/50/18 or 235/55/17. By going with a 265/35/18, your diameter is about 1.9 inches smaller. Thats a lot! His fronts are also about 2 inches smaller than the rears. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

November 5th, 2007, 11:15 PM	#16
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	The kumhos fucking suck. I hate them and will never buy them again. They are absolute garbage. My next tire will either be BFG or Nitto. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

November 5th, 2007, 11:36 PM	#18
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	I had them on my Mach. One day I was trying to make a u-turn in heavy traffic and I kinda stepped on it and the front end just plowed on straight, and when the front started turning the back end broke loose. The suck HUGE. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

November 6th, 2007, 10:06 AM	#20
Bhblondguy Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 12.00@114.82 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baytown, Tx. Posts: 1,234 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'll never buy bfg again because the BFG TA KD tires I was running started coming apart at the seams after 5000miles I haven't had but only one set of Falkens - the azenis - but since I've had them I don't think I'd want to switch tires.

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