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I would be surprised if the Goodyears didn't outperform the Falkens in every category.Barak said:I'm very impressed by these tires so far. I've had them on about a week now and haven't noticed any difference in harshness or noise level over the runflats, and grip appears to be on par or better. In fact, I pulled a near best g on one of my favorite corners on first time out with these tires.
I had bought a set of 245/45/18 GSD3's a little while back, but decided to try the RT-615's instead, so if anyone is interested I'll be selling the GSD3's (this is a tire review thread, not a classified ad, so please do not move it Mods). I'm sure the GSD3's would have been better in the rain, but I figured it doesn't rain much in SoCal and I wanted a tire that had at least as much dry grip as the stock tires.
Anyone else running Falkens?
So far no signs of rub at all. I will take pictures soon.Do they rub at all? These are the tires I plan to put on the stocks in a couple of months. They'll be used for track days. Any pics you can share?
To reiterate your point, the sidewalls on the RT-615's are very stiff, but feel like butter when compared to the stock runflats. I have never seen a sidewall as stiff as the F1 Supercars. It was such a PITA dismounting those tires.The tires are designed to have a very stiff sidewall, but because it's not a runflat, there's no way it would be able to match turn-in on the F1s
I agree Velose. I'm on 255/45 Falken ST115's now. The grip is not as good as the GSD3's but that treadwear is incredible. I'm exceptionally hard on my tires. My F1's died around 6,000 miles as I recall. Even the rear GSD3's looked a little tired after 10,000. But these Falkens, I just can't kill 'em. God know's I've tried.VELOSE said:Like I've said before, Falken tires are underrated. Their treadwear is stated high. I know all manufacturers set the treadwear on their tires. However, Falken runs those treadwears conservatively. Their Falken Azenis ST115 treadwear 360 was stickier than Yokohama ES100's treadwear of 280. Therefore, I'm moving over to Falken. I've owned Falken tires since 93'. Thanks Barak, now I'm all anxious to see what they look like on your V.![]()
I've driven on both the ST115's and FK451's.CVP33 said:BTW - FK451's waiting in the garage for their turn to go on next.
Here ya' go Jim.thebigjimsho said:Falken-Shmalken! I'm going back to runflats next year. Only thing, I'm trying 245/45 18 and 275/40 18 RE050A RFTs instead.
So, if anyone has any MINT stock wheels, I will trade my Mille Miglias mounted w/ Hoosier 245/40 18 slicks.
Unless they're new you'll never find flawless wheels. I suggest picking up a cheap set used for around $500-$600. Powder coating can be had for $100 per wheel or less. Then you know you truly have a perfect set. Anyone who's dismounted a set of runflats will not have perfect wheels.thebigjimsho said:No, no, no. I want RE050A RFTs. And I'm buying them new. 245/45 F and 275/40 R.
As for the wheels, I want a flawless set in trade for the Mille Miglias I already have w/ Hoosier slicks mounted. I will be sending 2 wheels from the new set and 2 from my current stockers to be widened.
I wouldn't worry about it. The Tirerack/C&D performance tire review ended up with the GSD3's winning.Luna. said:You guys blow...
I thought I had my next tire selection all dialed in (Goodyears, GSDs) and reading this has caused me some pause in that decision!
ACK!
In all honestly, keep the feedback coming--it's very useful!