I am considering installing the Falken FK452 tires on my 05 Roadster ($768 out the door at Discount Tire).
The 2 concerns I have after reading a bunch of user reviews are:
Do they develope a flat spot when sitting for a few days and you have to drive 50 miles to make them round again?

Does the tread go to h*ll after 10-20k normal driving?

The reviews are conflicting on both these issues.
Thanks.

 

Just got mine 4 months ago. They do not flat spot when sitting and my car sits weeks at a time. I was a little disappointed that the tire noise was still as bad as the Continentals and handling was about the same but the price was right. Time will tell how long they will last.

 

I was a little disappointed that the tire noise was still as bad as the Continentals and handling was about the same but the price was right.

 

That's cool. 1 down, 1 to go. Tire noise is not a big issue with a convertable.

 

I have 12K on mine and love them. I won't compare them to the OEM Contis they replaced because I really did not like them. Handles very well, quieter than OEM (roadster). Great tire at the price.

 

Replaced the Michelin PS2's on the rear, after 17000 miles on them, with the 452s ...... after 5000 miles they still have nipples and no noticeable wear. I have a roadster SRT, and notice no more noise than before. Car sits for up to 2 weeks, and don't notice flat spots. Even if they had, a short run (not 50 miles) would take care of them. Just do it, you won't be disappointed .......

 

I have those tires on my aftermarket rims and I like them a lot. They are summer tires and only rated for 10k miles and they work great in the rain as well. The price your paying is a bit steep though. I got mine for about $500.

 

Tires +tax+ mounting+balancing for $500?

WHERE???

I'm all ears : )

 

When I bought my rims I bought the tires with it so they gave me a discount and mounted and balanced them for free. You can buy the tires themselves though anywhere from 550-600 though.

 

Ok, I shopped around and places like 2dayparts.com will sell the set for $548...+ $80 shipping. I still need to get them mounted and balanced +-$100 or so? Then I drive down the road and one of them is defective (this has happened to me before) and what is my recourse?

For an extra $40, I like the option of simply walking up to a counter and pointing my finger to get it fixed which is all that's requred at Discount Tire.

It seems wrong that it's far cheaper to skin a Corvette than a Crossfire but if this is the reality, then Discount's price is reasonable.

 

Update!

After a few spirited miles through the Dragon and some more high-speed twisties on the way home, my rears are down to the wear bars. 16K. The fronts are great.

Oh, well-$187 each (275/30-20).

 

That's where I saved my money cause I didn't have to pay for the mounting and balancing or the shipping and tires cost by size and I believe Corvette's run on either 18's or 17's so they will get a slight discount on prices. We have to pay for two different sizes so therefore we get screwed.

 

Maybe the size had something to do with it. Those are kinda big.

 

Maybe so. But they do fit my wheels!

 

Got the Falken's installed. They're definately quieter and feel softer than the Conti's but maybe that's because they're new.
Discount Tire replaced a broken pressure sensor and rebuilt the other 3 but the stupid light is still on.
I don't know how those things work but maybe I just need to drive a little more.

 

Think I read somewhere that software is required to set the new sensor to the system. Check that out.

 

yes, you will have to get the new sensor matched to the car... requires a DRBIII reader, that the dealers have, to tie the sensor to the car...

 

Discount Tire isn't going to be able to do this? The dealers want $100 just to pull into their drive.

 

Dealer or go to a Mercedes mechanic who has the software for the Mercedes. Either should be able to do it. Let us know who did it and cost. My guess is about $100. It will take 10 minutes. It will take 10 minutes if you have the software.

 

Hi All,

I have Falken 452 for the rear, got both almost new for $150.
I could not refuse the deal!
Tires are well and look good.
I felt a few times that the tires did not hold the 200+ hp, this was on a traffic light tight turn with light rain... just a thought

in the front, I have Sumitomo, you guys should have a look on HTR III... paiod for the front $80..almost brand new.
they pretty much have the same ability to hold the car right!

If I was you , I will buy the DW or DWS continental
they are a blast.. have a look , take your time, find a deal!!!

g. luck