the bear1986

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does anyone know if these tyres will fit my 51 reg bugeye sti FALKEN FK 452 - 225/35R18 87Y XL TL
they are on camskill and heres the link if anyone can double check for me FALKEN TYRES / CAR / FALKEN FK452 FALKEN FK 452 - 225/35R18 87Y XL TL :: £82.50 :: Car Tyres - MPV Tyres - People Carrier Tyres :: R18" - 225/35/18, 225/35 R 18 ::

my alloys are 18in but i was told i need 225/35/zr18 87y

but these tyres are 225/35r18 87y does the Z make any diffrence? all help would be great as i need these asap.

Myles

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Have a look at this.......Performance Alloys - Tyre Technical Information Relating to Alloy Wheels.

the bear1986

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ok thanks for that so i don't need ZR just the R. have you heard anything about these tyres?

Myles

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Ive got FK452 all round on my Bugeye, 17s though. They are not too bad, although most on here will suggest you dont scrimp on tyres (which I agree with) they are probably the best (or at least up there) budget tyres.

the bear1986

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well have you found them good in wet and dry roads or are they abit dodge? as i only need these for the front as i've just put on toyo proxies t1-r on the rear

Myles

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Im not dead yet! Im not an expert on tyres but if you have different tyres with different characteristics on the front and back, it might be asking for trouble! Someone else could come on and advise further, but i remember doing a search on these tyres on this site and they didnt come off too badly!

dunx

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The best bit is the XL as it means the sidewalls will be stiffened, good for a heavy Scoob.

IMHO

dunx

the bear1986

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can some1 confirm then if it's bad having to diffrent types of tyres on the front and rear? as my rear tyres have about 6mm left and they are both toyo proxes and i've just ordered the above tyres. all help will be geat.

dunx

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Unlikely, unless you get some £20 specials like I did.... brand new they had less grip in the wet than 2mm of Yokohama's finest. I couldn't even kill them on track.

HTH

dunx

AbbasSTI

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I have also heard different tread patterns on the front and back can cause problems. Something to do with differential ?

dunx

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Only a tiny number of drivers could "feel" the difference between one make of tyre and a similar item by a different manufacturer.

The Wanli's I bought were like concrete, on the front the car had virtually no grip in the wet, so I put the almost worn out Yoko's back on, and the car went through the winter on them.

Different sized tyres will add to the wear and tear on the centre diff.

IMHO

dunx