leecalcars

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purchasing some new wheels next week and undecided about tyres have a budget of around £350 for tyres so i have a choice of kumo's at £79 each,falkens at £74 or firestone at £97 slightly over budget i know but not as much as goodyear eagle f1's at £117 each these prices are fitted and balanced would prefer the f1's but spent enough already any ideas .

fordrsrickc

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im running on falkens as i was told they are a budget tyre over here but a god brand in japan and to be honest i cant fault them.

Cannon Fodder

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I have used Falken FK452's on a previous Impreza and I found them to be a really good tyre whether it be in the dry or wet and they were certainly a better tyre than the standard Bridgestone tyres that were on my Hawkeye WRX.

They may be a slightly cheaper tyre but that does not mean that they are rubbish and they certainly wear well as well.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falken_Tires

leecalcars

iTrader: (37)

there's also a tyre i here called marshall thats made at the same factory as kumo.

twooo

iTrader: (3)

Have you looked into Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas? £84 each, so come in under budget, and everyone on here seems to be raving about them. These are what I'm going for next, purely on the recommendations and reviews from people on here.

mrmarc

iTrader: (6)

vreddy are outstanding tyres.last well to.
although the impreza ive just bought has falkens 452's on and im impressed with the grip.
falkens are great for the money.

leecalcars

iTrader: (37)

Hearing lots of good reports regarding th flk452's that come in on budget what sort tread pattern are these has anyone got a pic cheers lee

alcazar

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I'm on my third set of Toyos and will probably bvuy another when these are done. T1R.

TingTongPJ

iTrader: (24)

another vote for 452 falkens here, can't fault them as a brilliant all round tyre and for the price it's win win.

you will be very lucky to get hold of the 452's and may have to settle on the 912's though as they are like hens teeth.

Scooby Wagon Addict!

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As far as I can remember leecalcars they're very similar to the F1 / Toyo tread pattern

Steve

Dave Y

iTrader: (52)

where can you get Falkens at £74 fitted?

leecalcars

iTrader: (37)

Mags is doing me a deal for redlines and tyres on here won't say exactly what price but it's a good one and yes they are the flk452's

Myles

iTrader: (40)

452s all the way. SN's worst kept secret.

leecalcars

iTrader: (37)

think youv'e made my mined up, just didnt want to spend good money on tyres that turn out to be a waste of time and money and then have more expense putting them right.
cheers guys anymore inputs welcome.

wrx-kurt

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toyo t1r all the way mate. http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?Tyre%2...=p3286.c0.m282

leecalcars

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/205-40-17-TOYO...item255b208c51


oh dear now confused !!!!!!!!!!!!

leecalcars

iTrader: (37)

just spoke to a mate about the tyre situation and he's said the toyo's are a very good tyre but very soft , i will only be using the car on weekends so shouldnt wear out to quickly, need a vote i think !

jef

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eagel f1's for me are far too soft and wear quickly and often unevenly

khumos and falkens ok imo as a budget option.

its funny 5-6 years ago vredestien were the laughing stock in the tyre trade, seemed to have turned that rounfd with the reviews i read on here.

Dave Y

iTrader: (52)

I will probably get slated for this but here goes,when i bought my car it had Nexens fitted how long they had been on there i dont know but 20 months later they are still going strong.Never had a problem with them but saying that i dont drive it like its stolen.I think i will get a couple of months out of them then i will be giving Falkens a try.Yes they are a budget tyre but front end grip,rear grip.wet road grip dont really concern me.These days with the amount of traffic on the roads plus speed cameras,vans etc how often can we drive to our tyre limits?
So if anyone knows where i can get Falkens fitted close to Tewkesbury let me know.

dpb

Cant go wrong with Michelins

but essentially you get what you pay for , i tried the 452 and they didnt honestly last long