[s-cars] TIRES!

[Mike Claire]

Paul:  Falken GRB FK-451's here, brand new set about a month ago. 
http://www.vulcantire.com had the best prices I could find, and
delivered them to NH *instantly*.  Beat their quoted shipping time
significantly, and I paid for ground shipping (cheap).

Now, about the tires.  I run them in 245/45/16 on the original '93
Fuchs wheels.  Along with the new camber plates, this setup has
transformed the car.  Before this I was running the V rated Michelin
XGV all seasons in 225/50.  My suspension is new - Eibach
Sports/Bilstein Sports.  These Falkens are Y rated, hard as stones. 
But so far seem *reasonably* quiet, excellent performing tires. 
Balanced perfectly, crisp response and now has the car handling almost
as good as my old Taurus SHO.  Doh.  But it's nothing another $600 for
a Hap bar can't improve :(

If I had been more committed to the rims at the time of the necessary
tire purchase, I would have probably bought Toyo T1R, BFG KDW,
Goodyear F1 GS-D3 or Michelin Pilot Sports.  They are probably all
better tires, but I think these are pretty darn good, and might be the
best deal out there for the price


Mike

On 5/12/05, Krasusky Paul (WQQ2PXK) <WQQ2PXK at ups.com> wrote:
> 
> F'n Tire Rack.  Boned me out of my CUMho MX's.  3 week delay for
> nothing, cannot get until f'n July.
> 
> Anyone here have any alternative source for them they'd suggest?  Or,
> anyone have any alternative tire choice in the sub $150 per range?
> 
> I know some here suggested the Falken Azenis 512, they just look too all
> seasony, IMO.  Anyone know anything about the GR Beta FK 451?  Look
> pretty grippy
> http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?sw=false&cs=2
> 55&pc=28663&rd=17&ar=40.
> 
> Looked @ The BFG KDW or whatever, but no makey 255s, only 245.  255 is a
> must for me, thanks.
> 
> Any suggestions appreciated, TIA.
> 
> -Paul wearing out Snowsport 210s in May K.
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