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Old 03 August 2011, 04:40 PM
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Hi all,

I'm upgrading my 17's to 18's but want a lower profile tyre. Anyone recently made that move also? Recommendations welcome

Am most likely going to stick with falken f452's.

Cheers
Old 03 August 2011, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Kedlestone
Hi all,

I'm upgrading my 17's to 18's but want a lower profile tyre. Anyone recently made that move also? Recommendations welcome

Am most likely going to stick with falken f452's.

Cheers

https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...you-using.html

have look at that thread mate then the people that did use falken then u can Private message them mate
Old 03 August 2011, 05:34 PM
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I use the 18 inch falken 452s they are very low profile tyres.
Old 03 August 2011, 09:29 PM
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Correct size for newage on 18s would be 225/40/18
Falken Fk452 are a mid range tyre, not premium
Old 03 August 2011, 09:55 PM
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i went from 225 45 17 to 225 40 18.... on falkens... the ride got a bit harsher but thats about it... nothing too major to report

just due to the smaller sidewall
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