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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 08:06 AM
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Any having problems with Falken 615???

Just curious because i bought a set of 245/45/17's for my 8 and it seems to follow the road allot on low speed. 100+MPH it's great on the highway but if you’re in a turn and hit a small bump you can feel the car shift but not the wheel. I came from 2454017 BFG KDW's with no problems at all. No change in suspension. Also took the car for an alignment but same crap. Is this how these tires are suppose to feel?
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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no one is having the same problem?
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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well assuming nothing has changed from before including alignment, i'd say its because falken's sidewalls are alot stiffer then the BFG's. i've owned the rt615's but never the BFG's so cant say 100%

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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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street tire that sticks, is not falken

Potenza's give you good street grip and longevity
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by evilempire18
100+MPH it's great on the highway
Fail ^
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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might help to lower your tire pressures a bit.
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 04:57 PM
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maybe the reinforced sidewalls are making me dance.
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 06MRV8Killer
Fail ^
how so?
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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How's your alignment?
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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on point as always. from the sec i put the Falkens on i felt the difference
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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As in you had the alignment checked after mounting the tires?
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