Falken FK541 tyres - great result

[redwedge5]

At last got round to getting a full set of 245/45 x16 Falken FK451 tyres fitted on 9x16 wheels. Marked improvement over Bridgestone SO3s. I've read lots of negative comments about the SO3s and I can see why. Despite the lower profile of the Falkens the ride is much less twitchy and tramlining has definitely reduced. Dry roads this morning so will reserve judgement in the wet. Bigger wheels have also increased ride height so hopefully not so many dents in the exhaust now. Time for another blast...

[gsx600]

Have you got that size all round or just on the rear ?

Was looking to go to 245 on my 16, but only have then at the rear

[adam quantrill]

Falken also do the ZE512 in a 205/60VR15 for about £45. Has anyone tried these?

[KJR]

adam quantrill said:

Falken also do the ZE512 in a 205/60VR15 for about £45. Has anyone tried these?

I am also in the market for a new tyre and had noticed the Falken so would also be interested in any feedback.

KJR

[rev-erend]

My mate used to rave about the Falkens on his Porsche 928 (S4) manual but it was a much heavier car than the TVR ..

I've never been overly impressed with the Bridgestone S03's either..

after the excellent S02 - the S03 is only an 'average' tyre.

In my humble opinion the Toyo is far better..

Glad you like the Falken - you will have to let us know you thoughts on them when you have run them in a bit..

[redwedge5]

gsx600 said:

Have you got that size all round or just on the rear ? Was looking to go to 245 on my 16, but only have then at the rear

Yes on all four corners. I'm very pleased with the result. I know Rev will really like the wheels 'cos he's always been such a fan of my glorious red interior

[jvaughan]

ive been a fan of falkens for years.
good wet grip and nice and sticky in the dry too.
ok, not SO2/3 quality, but also not the same prices either... and yes, they do a 245x45x16 fittment

[chassis 33]

adam quantrill said:

Falken also do the ZE512 in a 205/60VR15 for about £45. Has anyone tried these?

I've got these on my 14" rims and they seem very good, I've also just put a set of Falkens on my Disco, and really like the results, going to be putting them on my e30 too when i get round to needing new tyres. Especially for the price I can't find anything to beat them

Regards
Iain

[rev-erend]

Gerald - at least we won't get mistakenly spotted with those wheels