one more time-tires for the SRT8

[SRT8C]

Hello everyone,

Well its time to change my tires and like everyone here I have searched endlessly to find another option other than the Goodyear F1s that I currently have. Dont get me wrong I love the F1s and they lasted me 28000 KMS.

I searched and read some of the posts here and found the following
BTW the size iam going to be installing is 255/45/20 all around.

The options that i found are:
1-Toyo proxes many here have them: to me they look more SUVish than a sedan tire so I am staying away.
2-Yokohama Parada spec-X again great price but still has the SUV/Truck look.
3- Nittos I used them in the past on my mustang so I will try something else.
4- Avon techs great price but dont come in the 255s
5- the factory Goodyear F1s I love them but willing to try something else.

So I searched more and found this tire
Falken FK 452 they do come in 255/45/20 price range on the web is anywhere from $160-$200 similar specs to the F1s slightly better tread wear 300 instead of 220 for the F1s.
Best of all it looks amazing.

They will be on the car in 7 days once on I will post a review.

[JMatt]

Originally Posted by SRT8C

So I searched more and found this tire
Falken FK 452 they do come in 255/45/20 price range on the web is anywhere from $160-$200 similar specs to the F1s slightly better tread wear 300 instead of 220 for the F1s.
Best of all it looks amazing.

They will be on the car in 7 days once on I will post a review.

You do realize that the higher the treadwear rating, the lower the performance, right? The Falken's will certainly last longer than F-1's, but that's because the rubber is slightly harder and provides less grip.

[srt8danno]

There have been few that have gone this avenue with their tire purchases, so I’m sure we’ll all be interested in your findings. I did all the searches as well and came to the conclusion for my Florida driving I was going to stick with the F1’s. Good luck and I look forward to reading your review.

[OH3Cobra]

Have Avons replacing my Goodyears on my 03 Cobra. Very happy so far

[Moose]

Originally Posted by SRT8C

Hello everyone,

Well its time to change my tires and like everyone here I have searched endlessly to find another option other than the Goodyear F1s that I currently have. Dont get me wrong I love the F1s and they lasted me 28000 KMS.

I searched and read some of the posts here and found the following
BTW the size iam going to be installing is 255/45/20 all around.

The options that i found are:
1-Toyo proxes many here have them: to me they look more SUVish than a sedan tire so I am staying away.
2-Yokohama Parada spec-X again great price but still has the SUV/Truck look.
3- Nittos I used them in the past on my mustang so I will try something else.
4- Avon techs great price but dont come in the 255s
5- the factory Goodyear F1s I love them but willing to try something else.

So I searched more and found this tire
Falken FK 452 they do come in 255/45/20 price range on the web is anywhere from $160-$200 similar specs to the F1s slightly better tread wear 300 instead of 220 for the F1s.
Best of all it looks amazing.

They will be on the car in 7 days once on I will post a review.

Looks like you've already answered your own question...Falken.

[EricG]

You cannot compare treadwear ratings for different tire manufacturers - Goodyear vs. Falken for example.

Be sure to let us know how the Falkens turn out, I am growing less and less happy with my F1's...

Eric

[JMatt]

Originally Posted by EricG

You cannot compare treadwear ratings for different tire manufacturers - Goodyear vs. Falken for example.
Eric

Sure you can:

Treadwear ratings are determined on a 400 mile government test course covering specified sections of public roads near San Angelo, Texas. A group of not more than four test vehicles travels the course in a convoy so that all tires experience the same conditions. Tread groove depths of the tires being tested are measured after each 800 miles. The same procedure is followed for a set of control or "course monitoring tires".Upon completion of the 7200 mile test, the rating results of both tests are compared, and the tires being tested are assigned a treadwear rating by the tire manufacturer.

Manufacturers may vary a little, but not enough to make up for the difference in rating between Goodyear and Falken.

And here's a quote directly from the NHTSA's website:

The Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (UTQGS), Part 575.104 of the Consumer Information Regulations, set forth the grading conditions and procedures and labeling requirements that indicate the relative performances of passenger car tires concerning treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. The information must be permanently molded into the tire sidewalls, indelibly stamped on a label or labels affixed to the tire tread surface, and made available in consumer brochures. The UTQGS apply to all passenger car tires except deep tread, winter type snow tires, space-saver or temporary-use spare tires, and limited production tires. The definitions and grades for the UTQGS characteristics follow.

Treadwear is the wear rate of a tire when tested under controlled conditions. The codes set forth in the UTQGS are two- or three- digit numbers representing a percentage of a standard value when a tire is tested in accordance with specified procedures. The higher the number, the better the treadwear.

[srt8danno]

Originally Posted by EricG

You cannot compare treadwear ratings for different tire manufacturers - Goodyear vs. Falken for example.

Be sure to let us know how the Falkens turn out, I am growing less and less happy with my F1's...

Eric

Is this because you’re driving them in the winter weather? Just curious why you might not be liking them anymore.

[GEN XER]

Originally Posted by SRT8C

Hello everyone,

Well its time to change my tires and like everyone here I have searched endlessly to find another option other than the Goodyear F1s that I currently have. Dont get me wrong I love the F1s and they lasted me 28000 KMS.

I searched and read some of the posts here and found the following
BTW the size iam going to be installing is 255/45/20 all around.

The options that i found are:
1-Toyo proxes many here have them: to me they look more SUVish than a sedan tire so I am staying away.
2-Yokohama Parada spec-X again great price but still has the SUV/Truck look.
3- Nittos I used them in the past on my mustang so I will try something else.
4- Avon techs great price but dont come in the 255s
5- the factory Goodyear F1s I love them but willing to try something else.

So I searched more and found this tire
Falken FK 452 they do come in 255/45/20 price range on the web is anywhere from $160-$200 similar specs to the F1s slightly better tread wear 300 instead of 220 for the F1s.
Best of all it looks amazing.

They will be on the car in 7 days once on I will post a review.

Check Here for a review.
Falken 452's - Great price, I had to share! - LX Forums

[marnepup]

While we're on the subject, how much difference is there between Proxes St and Proxes 4?