scodgie Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Guys, I will be replacing all 4 tyres in the next month or so, Id really appreciate any opinions on what Id like to get from them. Number one would be reduced road noise, it is pretty much impossible to have a conversation at 70 mph right now without shouting, and the second is to soften down the ride, Im not requiring any super grip or enhanced road holding, I just want a more civilized driving experience. Many thanks Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 INB4 EVERYONE! MPSS - Do I run them? No. Have I used them? No. Do I know lots about them? Only from Forum Banter. Would I get them? Yes, at the right price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 *Insert tyre argument here* *Insert unanimous verdict below* *vredestein ultrac sessanta *Michelin Pilot Supersports *Falken FK453 *Linglong Greenmax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scodgie Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 *Insert tyre argument here* *Insert unanimous verdict below* *vredestein ultrac sessanta *Michelin Pilot Supersports *Falken FK453 *Linglong Greenmax Thanks mate, I did go through some old threads before I posted, and the Falkens keep coming up, is the FK453 the best for my requirements? Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 *Insert tyre argument here* *Insert unanimous verdict below* *vredestein ultrac sessanta *Michelin Pilot Supersports *Falken FK453 *Linglong Greenmax Thanks mate, I did go through some old threads before I posted, and the Falkens keep coming up, is the FK453 the best for my requirements? Ian *Insert tyre argument here* *Insert unanimous verdict below* *vredestein ultrac sessanta *Michelin Pilot Supersports *Falken FK453 *Linglong Greenmax Thanks mate, I did go through some old threads before I posted, and the Falkens keep coming up, is the FK453 the best for my requirements? Ian When my new shoes arrive, I'll probably be going with Falkens mate, as I'll be needing all 4, a few threads seem happy with falkens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 *Insert tyre argument here* *Insert unanimous verdict below* *vredestein ultrac sessanta *Michelin Pilot Supersports *Falken FK453 *Linglong Greenmax Thanks mate, I did go through some old threads before I posted, and the Falkens keep coming up, is the FK453 the best for my requirements? Ian Basically, the FK452's were the tyre of choice for most people on here as they were supposed to be amazing. Falken stopped making them and the FK453 is the replacement, some people seem to rate it more than others, but the general consensus is that it's not quite as good as the 452. I've not used the 453 personally, so I wouldn't like to comment, I'm sure someone with more experience of them than me will come along soon oh and ignore the linglong's, I was joking with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:RedZed: Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 So if you have seen some of the other threads, you should know: Generally MPSS are highly regarded There are other good tyres out there that don't cost as much Not everyone agrees with point 2 Not everyone agrees with the people from point 3 I've got FK453's do NOT buy them if you already think road noise is an issue. But - The Zed has a noisy cabin anyway, I'm not sure how much difference tyres will actually make. Other zeds that I have been in had 18" wheels but I didn't think they were much better for road noise... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyboy11 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Another tyre thread! I just bought a set of MPSS based on reviews and peoples general opinion on this forum. They are being fitted Saturday so I'll let you know what I think of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Anyone who wants to know what a noisy cabin is, come for a passenger ride in mine any time you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scodgie Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 So if you have seen some of the other threads, you should know: Generally MPSS are highly regarded There are other good tyres out there that don't cost as much Not everyone agrees with point 2 Not everyone agrees with the people from point 3 I've got FK453's do NOT buy them if you already think road noise is an issue. But - The Zed has a noisy cabin anyway, I'm not sure how much difference tyres will actually make. Other zeds that I have been in had 18" wheels but I didn't think they were much better for road noise... Clucking bell.. thats that one blown out of the window, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 if you're looking to quieten down the cabin 14N on here makes some great vertical boot dividers, which help isolate roadnoise from the tyres. Also get some thicker mats as well, the standard boot one is wafer thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isource-isell.co.uk Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Falken tyres generally are excellent, had nothing but great performance from 452, 453, 912 and 914 over many years on all sorts of performance cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) This thread is going to run on forever, but heres my 2p. EVERYONE on here seems to love MPSS's, ive never ran them as I cant justify that price for tyres, maybe if I was on double my income, but im not so there. That said, I believe in a firmly mid-range tyre to give the best of cheapness but also performance & Safety, this is the Falken 453 (or the 452 if you can still get them). I ran budget tyres for years on my previous car and the difference even between these two is night and day. If I could afford another top branded tyre id probably go with the Bridgestone REO50's but I cant justify the cost of them either. TL:DR Money to burn but top performance - MPSS or REO50 Sensible tyre for performance and price - Falken 453 Edited April 10, 2014 by cs2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscopervis Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 The Falkens aren't a quiet tyre. The quietest tyre I've tried is the Hankooks Ventus Evo V12 K110. They are also better than the Falken 452s in every other respect. In my opinion , the best balance of performance to cost comes from the Goodyear F1 Assymetric 2 at the moment. The mpss is better in the dry, but the F1s are better in the wet. Sent from my AT10LE-A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 The Falkens aren't a quiet tyre. The quietest tyre I've tried is the Hankooks Ventus Evo V12 K110. They are also better than the Falken 452s in every other respect. In my opinion , the best balance of performance to cost comes from the Goodyear F1 Assymetric 2 at the moment. The mpss is better in the dry, but the F1s are better in the wet. Sent from my AT10LE-A using Tapatalk I live in Manchester so I guess I'd be better going for F1's than MPSS? I need 4 new tyres. I've never driven a car with F1's, a friend has MPSS's on his m3 and says he wouldn't have anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_2424 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I went from the Bridgestone 050s to 4 x MPSS and I'm amazed at the difference. The car feels so much more planted and predictable. They also look better IMO as a minor point. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almeida1234 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Falken 452 gets my vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Falken 452 gets my vote Are they a lot cheaper than MPSS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscopervis Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 The Falken 452 have had their day. They were on my 350 when i bought it and before I put on the F1 Asymmetrics and I've used them before on a 200sx. They are OK new but are quite noisy and wet grip goes when there's still lots of tread left. As I've said before, beset balance of cost vs performance is the F1's, the MPSS are better balanced in the dry, but more expensive. They are also not as good as the F1's in the wet. My reasoning is that its much easier to get to the limits in the wet so that is a touch more of a priority. The F1's also are pretty good in the dry, won quite a few tests and review well on tyre reviews. Sent from my AT10LE-A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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