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samuri · 18th August 2010, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howsie

Are you talking about the Falkens 451's?Going to get some on Saturday at a cost of £118'ish.

Why not falken 452 ? I am curious. Can you tel me the difference and car type?

samuri · 18th August 2010, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyliner1964

i had them on my car and had the same problum, changed them for hancok ventus and had no problums for around £80 pound a corner they are excellent value and grip better than my bridgestones

Which bridgestone did you have and how is the wear going on your Ventus?

armt350 · 2nd September 2010, 08:40 AM

My normal daily drive tires are Dunlop Direzza Star specs, fantastic tire. for race use I run the michelin pilot sport cups... Very good dry only comp tire.

AusGTR · 6th September 2010, 06:11 AM

Nankands anyone?

jon- · 6th September 2010, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AusGTR

Nankands anyone?

Do you mean Nankang, presumably the NS2?

You'd be a brave man to run these on a high powered skyline. I had a set on an MR2, fine in the dry for road driving, push on and they grain and lose all grip. Too hard to work well in the wet.

Lasted for ages though.

AusGTR · 7th September 2010, 08:16 AM

Oops, typo. Yeah I meant Nankangs. I'm about to put some of the the NS2 on my GTR. Had them before, I don't mind them. Fine in the dry, just have to take it a bit easy in the wet which I do anyway. I like my car too much to wrap it around a pole in the wet.

Austrian GTR · 7th September 2010, 01:44 PM

I'm currently using Falken FK452 but don't really like them...

Next time I'll go for Advan A048

samuri · 7th September 2010, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austrian GTR

I'm currently using Falken FK452 but don't really like them...

Next time I'll go for Advan A048

Lots of people have given strong reasons to go with falken 452. Can you elaborate since I dont understand the reasoning behind your answer.?

R32 GTR R32 GTR · 7th September 2010, 02:17 PM

Toyo T1R everytime

Mosh786 · 26th September 2010, 10:03 PM

T1R's are very good and aint too bad in price

Austrian GTR · 27th September 2010, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samuri

Lots of people have given strong reasons to go with falken 452.

That's why I bought them first (and because the price is fair).

You definitely get what you pay for. The Falken are okay for inspirated faster driving but when you really start to push the car to the limit the tires heat up very fast and then they start to become very slipery...

...this is fun to drive (I really like to hang the ass out of the corner) but you're not fast hence I'll be not going to buy them again.

HTH

Leo

AusGTR · 10th October 2010, 11:40 AM

Which of these would be better Kumho KU31 or Federal SS595? Both around the same price.

jon- · 11th October 2010, 06:55 AM

The Ku31 gets the better reviews.

Delroy · 23rd October 2010, 08:35 PM

Hi, has anyone tried Avon ZZ3's. Im also thinking of going for 275 35 18 instead of 265's, I wonder if it will affect the handling.

jon- · 23rd October 2010, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delroy

Hi, has anyone tried Avon ZZ3's. Im also thinking of going for 275 35 18 instead of 265's, I wonder if it will affect the handling.

Generally quite soft sidewalls, I'm not sure if they'll suit a high powered skyline and I hear a lot of people moaning about punctures. Could be nothing but one of those things that puts me of the ZZ3.

Loads of choice in 275/35 r18 so you're not limited to only a few tyres, is that why you're making the change up a size?

Delroy · 23rd October 2010, 09:03 PM

I went on line and the 275 35 18 is closer in size to a 245 45 17 standard tyre than the 265 35 18 I am currently running.

Multics · 12th January 2011, 03:11 PM

I have Falken 452's on my 430bhp GTS-T on the rear (265x35x18) which almost killed me the other day. They are OK when they have loads of tread but when it goes down they become horrible especially in the cold.

I just bought a pair of Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta to replace the Falkens having read plenty of good reviews. They were even cheaper than the Falkens price-wise, so I shall report soon.

pmdawg · 12th January 2011, 03:57 PM

I've used the following in Summer:

- Yokohama Advan A048s, MH Compound when used for half a season good when above 20oC, anything under greasy.

- Falken RT615, Good in Dry, OK in Wet. Overall OK Street tire

- MT ET Streets, Kick Ass in Dry on the Street and Strip, Never tried in Wet and don't recommend you do.

- Nitto Invos, Good in Dry, Good in Wet. Overall Good Street Tire.

boyzee · 17th January 2011, 10:36 AM

I,ve just bought a set of federal 595 RSR,s to try.My car has 888,s on at the moment but to replace them would have been to much for the amount i use the car so i thought i,d try these 595,s.I bought them off of SPD automotive who gave me a good price and delivered them on time.They are 265 35 18 and worked out less than half the price of 888,s.I,ll post up how they compare after my next trackday.

GlennK · 9th March 2011, 07:56 AM

Kumho Ecstas. Lovely grip.

View Poll Results: What make of tyres do you use?
Goodyear	112	11.83%
Continental	32	3.38%
Toyo	181	19.11%
Pirelli	40	4.22%
Michelin	41	4.33%
Dunlop	67	7.07%
Bridgestone	199	21.01%
Avon	25	2.64%
Yokohama	104	10.98%
Falkens	146	15.42%
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2nd September 2010, 08:40 AM	#283 (permalink)
armt350 armt350 is unaware they can edit their status GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 110	My normal daily drive tires are Dunlop Direzza Star specs, fantastic tire. for race use I run the michelin pilot sport cups... Very good dry only comp tire. __________________

6th September 2010, 06:11 AM	#284 (permalink)
AusGTR AusGTR is unaware they can edit their status GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 35	Nankands anyone? __________________

7th September 2010, 08:16 AM	#286 (permalink)
AusGTR AusGTR is unaware they can edit their status GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 35	Oops, typo. Yeah I meant Nankangs. I'm about to put some of the the NS2 on my GTR. Had them before, I don't mind them. Fine in the dry, just have to take it a bit easy in the wet which I do anyway. I like my car too much to wrap it around a pole in the wet. __________________

7th September 2010, 01:44 PM	#287 (permalink)
Austrian GTR Austrian GTR is now EFR boosted GTROC Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Linz / Austria Cars owned: CX5 CD175 Revolution Top, R32 GTR Posts: 1,968	I'm currently using Falken FK452 but don't really like them... Next time I'll go for Advan A048 __________________ My GTR To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

7th September 2010, 02:17 PM	#289 (permalink)
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26th September 2010, 10:03 PM	#290 (permalink)
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10th October 2010, 11:40 AM	#292 (permalink)
AusGTR AusGTR is unaware they can edit their status GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 35	Which of these would be better Kumho KU31 or Federal SS595? Both around the same price. __________________

11th October 2010, 06:55 AM	#293 (permalink)
jon- jon- is on the GTR hunt GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hitchin Cars owned: 350z / SW20 Turbo Posts: 32	The Ku31 gets the better reviews. __________________ Jon To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. at To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

23rd October 2010, 08:35 PM	#294 (permalink)
Delroy Delroy is unaware they can edit their status GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Surrey Cars owned: R33 GTR/GTS Posts: 20	Avon ZZ3 Hi, has anyone tried Avon ZZ3's. Im also thinking of going for 275 35 18 instead of 265's, I wonder if it will affect the handling. __________________ Bling Bling

23rd October 2010, 09:03 PM	#296 (permalink)
Delroy Delroy is unaware they can edit their status GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Surrey Cars owned: R33 GTR/GTS Posts: 20	275 35 18 I went on line and the 275 35 18 is closer in size to a 245 45 17 standard tyre than the 265 35 18 I am currently running. __________________ Bling Bling

12th January 2011, 03:11 PM	#297 (permalink)
Multics Multics is meh GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Huddersfield Cars owned: R33 GTS-T Posts: 731	I have Falken 452's on my 430bhp GTS-T on the rear (265x35x18) which almost killed me the other day. They are OK when they have loads of tread but when it goes down they become horrible especially in the cold. I just bought a pair of Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta to replace the Falkens having read plenty of good reviews. They were even cheaper than the Falkens price-wise, so I shall report soon. __________________ (OO\ SKYLINE /OO)

12th January 2011, 03:57 PM	#298 (permalink)
pmdawg pmdawg is the Brown Stig GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 30	I've used the following in Summer: - Yokohama Advan A048s, MH Compound when used for half a season good when above 20oC, anything under greasy. - Falken RT615, Good in Dry, OK in Wet. Overall OK Street tire - MT ET Streets, Kick Ass in Dry on the Street and Strip, Never tried in Wet and don't recommend you do. - Nitto Invos, Good in Dry, Good in Wet. Overall Good Street Tire. __________________

17th January 2011, 10:36 AM	#299 (permalink)
boyzee boyzee is unaware they can edit their status GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Basildon Cars owned: Skyline R32 Posts: 150	I,ve just bought a set of federal 595 RSR,s to try.My car has 888,s on at the moment but to replace them would have been to much for the amount i use the car so i thought i,d try these 595,s.I bought them off of SPD automotive who gave me a good price and delivered them on time.They are 265 35 18 and worked out less than half the price of 888,s.I,ll post up how they compare after my next trackday. __________________

9th March 2011, 07:56 AM	#300 (permalink)
GlennK GlennK is unaware they can edit their status GTR.co.uk seasoned Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Berkshire Posts: 18	Kumho Ecstas. Lovely grip. __________________

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