Falken 452 Or Falken 912?

[lankanrascal1]

Hey guys,

I'm tossing up between these two tyres because Tempe have quoted me the same price for both tyres in 18 inch.

Any suggestions which way I should go?

Regards,

[Blue Arrow]

Hey guys,

I'm tossing up between these two tyres because Tempe have quoted me the same price for both tyres in 18 inch.

Any suggestions which way I should go?

Regards,

i could be wrong but i think the 452's are meant to be the more expensive tyre model and is available in larger sizes. both have similar reviews from what i can tell.

[n15m0]

never used the 912 but have been through 4 sets of 452s in various cars and have them currently on my V. Can't fault them for the price.

[jaxt]

452's

[Messiah]

Used 452's on both the 33gtst and the 350, cant recommend them enough. Great tire for their price.

[lankanrascal1]

Thanks guys, I might go with the 452 after all:)

Cheers

[prdreilly]

Thanks guys, I might go with the 452 after all:)

Cheers

How much did they quote you? Front (225) or Rear (245)?

[Doobs]

I've 912's on both the R33 and FTO. Nice long wearing tyre. Excellent wet handling.

My tyre guy said the 452's would be better if were going to trackdays.

I think they're a softer tyre so less life. Correct me if wrong.

[lankanrascal1]

How much did they quote you? Front (225) or Rear (245)?

I got quoted $180 for the rears & fronts. Tempe said $180 each and 7 Day Wheels and Tyres said they would match it.

[lankanrascal1]

I've 912's on both the R33 and FTO. Nice long wearing tyre. Excellent wet handling.

My tyre guy said the 452's would be better if were going to trackdays.

I think they're a softer tyre so less life. Correct me if wrong.

Thanks for that mate! Yeh every one of the tyre guys have been telling me to get the 452's, but they also seem to be the only ones in stock. Both Tempe and 7 Day Wheels and Tyres seem to be out of it when I call up and ask if they have any.

How are the 912's in terms of ride? quiet? bumpy?

[Messiah]

452's arent a soft track day tire, they are Falkens flagship.

Then are directional so cant be rotated, so that is a small downside, but other than that they are a great tire in all conditions.

[prdreilly]

I got quoted $180 for the rears & fronts. Tempe said $180 each and 7 Day Wheels and Tyres said they would match it.

When my car was complied, I paid $250 each for the Fronts and $300 each for the rears, so they are great prices. The 452's are soft though, only got 20,000km out of the rears.

Has anyone seen prices like that in Brisbane?

[mellowman]

Hi All,

How do the Falkens compare to Bridgestone RE001 tyres?

[grae35]

Hi All,

How do the Falkens compare to Bridgestone RE001 tyres?

I would say they are both good grippy tyres in the dry. RE001's have a bit of a problem in the wet so reckon the fk452's would be better.

I am currently running RE050A's on my V and have read articles that test them as pretty much equal to the 452's but nearly double the price.

I also have a second set of wheels with an early Jap domestic market model of the RE001's and while great in the dry they are absolutely terrible in the wet. Make the stability control come on nearly every corner.

[robbo33]

Try st george tyres for good prices on the 452's. They also deliver aus wide.

Just got some 245/35/20 for $240 and 275/30 for 280.