my new wheels - Work XD9
the other evo is my bros car 
the tails are tinted (35%) rockblocker. i had it on for 8 months now and knock on wood havent get pulled over yet here in new york lol
not sure how much the wheels weigh but i know they're heavier than stock..
i love the new Falken 452 tires
stiff sidewalls and handles really good so far.. haven't tried it yet on rain or snow but im pretty sure it will perform well. it had alot of great reviews on the other car forums especially on nasioc
merry x-mas and happy holidays to everyone.. thank you
Vin
the tails are tinted (35%) rockblocker. i had it on for 8 months now and knock on wood havent get pulled over yet here in new york lol
not sure how much the wheels weigh but i know they're heavier than stock..
i love the new Falken 452 tires
stiff sidewalls and handles really good so far.. haven't tried it yet on rain or snow but im pretty sure it will perform well. it had alot of great reviews on the other car forums especially on nasioc merry x-mas and happy holidays to everyone.. thank you
Vin
before i bought these tires i made a research and found alot of good reviews. i hope this helps 
Falken FK-452 Tires
Summer Tires
Ultra High Performance
Falken FK-452 300 AA A
- massive amounts of dry grip
- very good wet performance
- lasts surprising long for a performance oriented tire
- probably one of the best bang for the buck tires
http://star-motoring.com/news/story....c=motorreviews
peter"mercedez E55 AMG - 245/35/18 - This is the best tire for limited budget. Yes I know expensive car low cost tires but I had Bridgestones also. There is no big difference for me. Falken suprised me good."
Frank
"2005 Audi A4 Quattro - 235/40/18 - The tires are smooth and quiet. They have a nice design. They're great in dry and wet conditions. I've put about 1000 miles on them. Just recently attended a track day. I put 50 laps at Laguna Seca on them. A few of the track sessions were plagued by rain or wet track. That didn't diminish the grip as much as I thought it would. Very predictable and never gave up. I've done about 10 track days in various cars, supercharged cts-v, vw gti, and audi. All with different tires like michelin, falken, yokohama, goodyear, and so on. I can safely say you won't regret getting these falkens. Everyone I've referred to this tire has thanked me after."
August 28, 2006
1999 PORSCHE 911 18-INCH 996
TEMPE, AZ
Driving Conditions: Highway/City Mix
Driving Style: Average
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000
Would Buy Tire Again?: Yes
Had Pilot 2s on the front and P zeros on the rear.. the P Zeros are garbage...loud and slappy... the Pilots on the front were stiff but cornered well... The FK 452s ride unbelievable..and are super quiet compared to either of the forementioned. Although they are a bit over steery in hard cornering(but very sticky), the trade off for everyday driving is well worth it. If you drive your 996 on the streets and not the track I recommend these tires..Did I mention the ride is awesome and they are super quiet!! It was like getting a new car when these went on. At 80mph all you hear is the wind, tire noise is virtually non existant. I have had the Ziex Falkens on my BMW 3 series and my Volvo C70 converible with great results so I gave these a try on the Porsche and so far have not been dissapointed.
from NASIOC
sigurd
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 128721
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Nashville, TN
Vehicle:
2002 impreza WRX
psm
Still loving mine.(the 452's that is) Got a bit over a thousand on them and I cant be more happy.
I just got an alignment last week and got my camber dialed in.
between that and the tires getting in the sweetspot I love it.
for example. there is a really nice onramp that I like to test with and I took it over there the other day. I dont really pay attention to speeds when Im doing that as im looking at the road but I can defenatly tell you im taking it faster than on the re750's. Also Im gettin absoluty no tire squeal. even when they breakaway its really progressive and they stay almost silent.
currently running 38psi rear, and 41 psi front cold setting.
Rail
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 38287
Join Date: Jun 2003
Chapter/Region: South East
Vehicle:
2004 Impreza WRX
WRB
Quote:
Originally Posted by waktasz
Toyo Proxes T1R: Very similar to the FK452 in every respect. Choosing between these two comes down to sizing availability and brand preference in most cases.
I disagree with this. I have owned both sets of these tires, and the FK452 is far superior to the T1-R. Of the two, the FK452 has the stiffer sidewall by a large margin, and the turn-in is significantly better as a result. The Falken also has a much wider footprint than the Toyo in the same sizes. The FK452 is the quieter tire of the two.
As to grip, the Falken only gives up a little bit in the wet to the Toyo, but completely destroys it in the dry. The Falken has significantly more lateral grip, and is much more confidence inspiring at all times, simply because with the Falken you know you can stop. The Toyo could be downright scary at times in straight-line braking. My old Proxes 4, an all-season(!) were better when hitting the clamps than the T1-R.
I haven't finished the FK452 off yet, so I can't yet speak to tire wear, but when you can get the Falken for $35 less per tire than the Toyo, If I get 17K miles or more out of the Falkens(which seems likely), they'll be a better value per mile than the Toyo, which only lasted me 20K.
Falken FK-452 Tires
Summer Tires
Ultra High Performance
Falken FK-452 300 AA A
- massive amounts of dry grip
- very good wet performance
- lasts surprising long for a performance oriented tire
- probably one of the best bang for the buck tires
http://star-motoring.com/news/story....c=motorreviews
peter"mercedez E55 AMG - 245/35/18 - This is the best tire for limited budget. Yes I know expensive car low cost tires but I had Bridgestones also. There is no big difference for me. Falken suprised me good."
Frank
"2005 Audi A4 Quattro - 235/40/18 - The tires are smooth and quiet. They have a nice design. They're great in dry and wet conditions. I've put about 1000 miles on them. Just recently attended a track day. I put 50 laps at Laguna Seca on them. A few of the track sessions were plagued by rain or wet track. That didn't diminish the grip as much as I thought it would. Very predictable and never gave up. I've done about 10 track days in various cars, supercharged cts-v, vw gti, and audi. All with different tires like michelin, falken, yokohama, goodyear, and so on. I can safely say you won't regret getting these falkens. Everyone I've referred to this tire has thanked me after."August 28, 2006
1999 PORSCHE 911 18-INCH 996
TEMPE, AZ
Driving Conditions: Highway/City Mix
Driving Style: Average
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000
Would Buy Tire Again?: Yes
Had Pilot 2s on the front and P zeros on the rear.. the P Zeros are garbage...loud and slappy... the Pilots on the front were stiff but cornered well... The FK 452s ride unbelievable..and are super quiet compared to either of the forementioned. Although they are a bit over steery in hard cornering(but very sticky), the trade off for everyday driving is well worth it. If you drive your 996 on the streets and not the track I recommend these tires..Did I mention the ride is awesome and they are super quiet!! It was like getting a new car when these went on. At 80mph all you hear is the wind, tire noise is virtually non existant. I have had the Ziex Falkens on my BMW 3 series and my Volvo C70 converible with great results so I gave these a try on the Porsche and so far have not been dissapointed.from NASIOC
sigurd
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 128721
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Nashville, TN
Vehicle:
2002 impreza WRX
psm
Still loving mine.(the 452's that is) Got a bit over a thousand on them and I cant be more happy.
I just got an alignment last week and got my camber dialed in.
between that and the tires getting in the sweetspot I love it.
for example. there is a really nice onramp that I like to test with and I took it over there the other day. I dont really pay attention to speeds when Im doing that as im looking at the road but I can defenatly tell you im taking it faster than on the re750's. Also Im gettin absoluty no tire squeal. even when they breakaway its really progressive and they stay almost silent.
currently running 38psi rear, and 41 psi front cold setting.
Rail
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 38287
Join Date: Jun 2003
Chapter/Region: South East
Vehicle:
2004 Impreza WRX
WRB
Quote:
Originally Posted by waktasz
Toyo Proxes T1R: Very similar to the FK452 in every respect. Choosing between these two comes down to sizing availability and brand preference in most cases.
I disagree with this. I have owned both sets of these tires, and the FK452 is far superior to the T1-R. Of the two, the FK452 has the stiffer sidewall by a large margin, and the turn-in is significantly better as a result. The Falken also has a much wider footprint than the Toyo in the same sizes. The FK452 is the quieter tire of the two.
As to grip, the Falken only gives up a little bit in the wet to the Toyo, but completely destroys it in the dry. The Falken has significantly more lateral grip, and is much more confidence inspiring at all times, simply because with the Falken you know you can stop. The Toyo could be downright scary at times in straight-line braking. My old Proxes 4, an all-season(!) were better when hitting the clamps than the T1-R.
I haven't finished the FK452 off yet, so I can't yet speak to tire wear, but when you can get the Falken for $35 less per tire than the Toyo, If I get 17K miles or more out of the Falkens(which seems likely), they'll be a better value per mile than the Toyo, which only lasted me 20K.
yup the guys who installed my wheels put hub centric rings..
yeah the 18x9 + wider tires would look nicer but im happy with my choice
from A-SPEC "18x8 +28 = Aggressive stance from the low low offset"
im pretty sure once my car is dropped (tanabe gf210 springs) it would look alot better.. i'll post more pics later and keep you guys updated.
anyway thanks for the good comments everyone
yeah the 18x9 + wider tires would look nicer but im happy with my choice
from A-SPEC "18x8 +28 = Aggressive stance from the low low offset"
im pretty sure once my car is dropped (tanabe gf210 springs) it would look alot better.. i'll post more pics later and keep you guys updated.
anyway thanks for the good comments everyone
Last edited by EVOIX2NV; Dec 27, 2006 at 06:13 AM.
Updated Pics
dropped with tanabe gf210 springs rides and handles great. big thanks to Fizz Autosports (Rob & Joe) No Limit Motorsports (Rob, Chris & especially Steve for doing the install) thanks guys
Last edited by EVOIX2NV; Apr 13, 2007 at 06:34 PM.
