Argyll Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Right lads I'm going to buy new rear tyres tomorrow. I've decided between Proxies T1-R's and Falken 452's both 245/45/17 Which should I buy as they are similar in price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 I've not tried the Toyos but the Falkens are extremely good value and a real improvement on the OEM Bridgestones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 17!! Really?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 17!! Really?? Some of the JDM specs come with 17 inch rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickya Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Different pice brackets. IMO Toyo's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 i've only ever used toyos and have had no problems with them on both the DC5 and the Zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I'm the same as Digsy, never had Toyos, but the Falkens are better than the Bridgestones....especially big fat rear ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I'm the same as Digsy, never had Toyos, but the Falkens are better than the Bridgestones....especially big fat rear ones +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I've had both but on different cars. IMO, both are a great improvement, but the Toyo gives a better wet weather performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I've got the Toyo's but heard just as good reports from members who've got Falkens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argyll Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 It's very close so far. But judging by the comments I think I'm more inclined to opt for the Toyo's now as they seem to have a better grip in the rain and i live in Scotland where as you know rain is more prevalent However it seems the Falkens are harder wearing. Hmmm I think I'll opt for the Toyo's seeing as I haven't seen much of that big yellow thing in the sky and it's September now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGT Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 how did you get on? i'm looking at tyres for the 20s i bought, i've had 2 sets of toyo's on previous cars but the prices for the falkens is @*!# hot in the sizes, anyone got any more thoughts on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGT Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 and by that i mean the toyo's are over £800, the falkens under £600! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Falkens at tht price are a good buy and good tyres bud. I have them on my summers and pilots on the winters but not because of any probs with the falkens, just worked out that way. And after the last summer they were well tested in and under the wet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGT Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 for the money i suppose it'd be silly not to, reviews seem to be good here anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 falkens are an excellent budget tyre, the toyo's are a different class but for the saving i wouldnt mind the falkens tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I can wholeheartedly recommend the Toyos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGT Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 its funny, i posted this on the corsasport forum, and everyone says both these tyres are crap, when i know for myself the toyos are good and some of you are saying the falkens are good too. http://corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=402545 i blamed it on the fact they were corsa's they were mounted to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 i blamed it on the fact they were corsa's they were mounted to tyres have different characteristics on different cars, the Corsa is FWD for starters and secondly they are an old ladies shopping trolley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letank87 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 It's very close so far. But judging by the comments I think I'm more inclined to opt for the Toyo's now as they seem to have a better grip in the rain and i live in Scotland where as you know rain is more prevalent However it seems the Falkens are harder wearing. Hmmm I think I'll opt for the Toyo's seeing as I haven't seen much of that big yellow thing in the sky and it's September now. If it's wet grip you want, get some Michelin Pilot Sports. I would never scrimp and save when it comes to tyres. As tyres are the only part of the car in contact with the road, they are without doubt the most important part of any car!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozz Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I'd say Toyos every time. Put them on my supra and it stuck to the road like glue even in the wet. The odd wiggle when I was pushing it through the windy tree lined roads to my house but superb handling. Didn't have the car long, a few months, but the wear seemed good. A problem I found with other 'performance' tyres they get grip but with a soft compound meaning quick wear. The toyos seemed to get superb grip with excellent wearing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 If it's wet grip you want, get some Michelin Pilot Sports. I would never scrimp and save when it comes to tyres. As tyres are the only part of the car in contact with the road, they are without doubt the most important part of any car!!! Agree whole heartedly. I've got MPS on mine and although not cheap, they are possibly about as good as you can get for everyday, all-weather use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 its funny, i posted this on the corsasport forum, and everyone says both these tyres are crap, when i know for myself the toyos are good and some of you are saying the falkens are good too. http://corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=402545 i blamed it on the fact they were corsa's they were mounted to Not sure a Corsa can generate enough power and grip to test them can it??? I've tried a few tyres, and I like the Toyos. At the end of the day, since Nissan sell the car with Bridgestone's on, and they are happy with all their millions to invest and research and the Toyo is still better, I don't see how anyone can say it is crap. Same goes for the Falken from what others have said on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 I've no doubt that if the Nissan guys owned up they would say there are better tyres than the stones for ZED but as they probably cost Nissan about 50p a corner its stones we get from new (same applies to most other Jap cars - Bridgestone have corned that market ) . They then rely on the average punter (not people like us) to renew with the same tyres to boost their profits. Having said that, Nissan arn't about to sell their cars with tyres not up job for the type motoring the various models are likely to be used for. I'm solely talking here about average road use here, not track, ice or similar extreme conditions. Reading this thread and numerous others before on which tyres are best and the helpful advice that someone who posted the attached site a while back: www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html It seems a number of the familiar makes all have their good and not so good traits. I am not sure how anybody can be sure they have chosen the best tyre for ZED without trying out each type on the same car in exactly the same conditions. For me, I am probably inclined towards the Toyos when I need to replace the stones. Why? because they don't get bad reports from you guys and are at a reasonable price with decent longevity and yes I amit to finding the tread pattern the coolest - daft reason I know but am I alone in that thinking - see pic below of the Toyos on PINGU2's car below and compare to the more boring tread pattern on the blue ZED (no offence Cavey )? Lets face it we all like to see mods to the cars that really work well in the looks department - isn't that really why Toyos appeal to many, and not just ZED owners? OK so price also comes into it and there is cut-price rubbish out there, in the same way that the most expensive does not mean the best (unless you are Armani man and that's what matters ) Also, we all want to think that the replacement tyres we have chosen are better. But anything is likely to be better because its being compared to (usually) worn out tyres that are way past their best. I also wonder just how many want to believe the replacement tyres are better when in fact they might not be but having shelled out several hundred pounds its a brave owner who puts their hand up and says they are worse are at best no better than those before? Apologies for the ramble but whilst it is interesting to see the various comparisons I can't help thinking we sometimes get carried away with what appeals (me included!), without really being sure we have opted for a tyre that has been scientifically proven to be the best tyre that suits the ZED for the average road conditions we have in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Good post bud and especially for time/day. Think we all need something to blame when we get it wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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