Falken FK451
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Data: 7 reviews averaging over 97,010 miles driven
Data: 7 reviews averaging over 97,010 miles driven
Dry Grip
84%
Wet Grip
81%
Road Feedback
79%
Progressiveness
80%
Wear
93%
Comfort
84%
Buy again
97%
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Falken FK451 Reviews:
Given 99% (breakdown) while driving a BMW E46 3 Series (225-45-17-W)
Driving on mostly town for 0 spirited miles
Driving on mostly town for 0 spirited miles
I've bought brand new tyres about 10 000 km (~ 6250 miles)ago. These tyres are very good for my crazy driving style (grip on the dry or wet road)and they do fit to my car (BMW 330xd - 4 wheel drive). It's already 10 000 km, but they do look like the brand new. Very good tyres for the very reasonable price (price and quality). I've used Pirelli PZero before, but i did not get such good results (compare price and quality).
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Given 86% (breakdown) while driving a Mercedes Benz s420 (255-45-18-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 55,000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 55,000 average miles
I have bought these to replace Michelin pilots that were three times the price! I can't tell any difference in performance from them - they even look the same as the michelins. Even with a V8 under the bonnet and two tons of load from a W140 S-Class, I cannot fault them and will be buying more next time around
Given 91% (breakdown) while driving a Toyota MK2 MR2 Turbo (225-45-16-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 12,000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 12,000 spirited miles
Dry grip is very impressive for what is supposed to be a 'budget' tyre. Good feedback, and very nicely progressive on the limit. Even in the MR2 with 325bhp, the car is very controllable at the limit, as experienced on a couple of track days.
In the wet again, the tyre performs extremely well, giving far better grip than the ZZ3's they replaced - they move water very well, and I've never had any unexpected breakaway in the wet, even driving relatively quickly.
Despite two track days and plenty of country road hoonage, the tyres have lasted really well - still plenty of tread left on them after over a year.
All in all, I have been amazed with this tyre, and wouldn't even consider anything different when it comes to replace them (ok, it may have to be the FK452's as the 451's are discontinued I believe).
In the wet again, the tyre performs extremely well, giving far better grip than the ZZ3's they replaced - they move water very well, and I've never had any unexpected breakaway in the wet, even driving relatively quickly.
Despite two track days and plenty of country road hoonage, the tyres have lasted really well - still plenty of tread left on them after over a year.
All in all, I have been amazed with this tyre, and wouldn't even consider anything different when it comes to replace them (ok, it may have to be the FK452's as the 451's are discontinued I believe).
Given 84% (breakdown) while driving a Toyota MK2 MR2 NA (215-40-17-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 8,000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 8,000 spirited miles
Fantastic tyres, had these front and rear and was very impressed with them considering they are supposed to be a buget performance tyre, good all round, lots of grip in the twisty bits, shoulder profile is also kind to the wheel arches of those with lowered cars! would definately recomend these and happy to use them again!
Given 69% (breakdown) while driving a Honda Civic Type R (205-45-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
These are a really good budget tyre. They look like they're going to last 20k miles which is better than the stock bridgestone 040s and are much better in the wet.
Not quite as alive as the 040s but I'm not sure I've driven on a better tyre for the price.
Not quite as alive as the 040s but I'm not sure I've driven on a better tyre for the price.
Given 91% (breakdown) while driving a Toyota MK2 MR2 Turbo (245-35-18-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 10 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 10 spirited miles
Can not praise the FALKEN GRB-451-MADE IN JAPAN! tyres enough-some might call it
a budget tyre think again!
Quiet-grainy feel grip-smooth a silk drive-fantastic wear rate in relation to
positive grip traction.Very safe for peace of mind excellent anti aqua plane and feels safe with 300bhp odd.
Top marks...5*****
a budget tyre think again!
Quiet-grainy feel grip-smooth a silk drive-fantastic wear rate in relation to
positive grip traction.Very safe for peace of mind excellent anti aqua plane and feels safe with 300bhp odd.
Top marks...5*****
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Driving on mostly town for 7,000 average miles
I have found that these tyres, recently purchased and made by a japanese company, are subjectively as good as the Pirelli P6000s they replaced in all aspects. In addition, they are actually noticeably much smoother and quieter on the motorway - on my car at least - which is a most welcome improvement.
The fact they are currently £28 cheaper per tyre than the Pirellis at Black Circles makes them an easy choice for those with access to this information. Spend more if you wish, but if you do please make sure you are actually getting something better!