ok need new tyres on my 12 inch alloys which one would u recommend
Falkens Or Yokohama 165, 60 R12
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, Feb 12 2010 10:52 AM
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Posted 12 February 2010 - 11:14 AM
Yoko A539's 
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Posted 12 February 2010 - 11:17 AM
Yoko A539's.
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Posted 12 February 2010 - 11:24 AM
Yoko A539's.
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Posted 12 February 2010 - 11:41 AM
yoko a539 on the front.
cheap falkens on the back
i'd rather my tail end sliding out than a mile of understeer anyday! (and a slidy ar*e in a mini i mega good fun, and easy)
cheap falkens on the back
i'd rather my tail end sliding out than a mile of understeer anyday! (and a slidy ar*e in a mini i mega good fun, and easy)
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Posted 12 February 2010 - 11:43 AM
good tha the ones i wanted.
job done.
will order them now.
job done.
will order them now.
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Posted 12 February 2010 - 11:59 AM
Has anyone tried the new Falkens?
The old patern were rubbish, but the new ones lokk a lot better, I don't know if they've changed the compound.
The Yokys are a safe bet though and what I've been using for years.
The old patern were rubbish, but the new ones lokk a lot better, I don't know if they've changed the compound.
The Yokys are a safe bet though and what I've been using for years.
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Posted 12 February 2010 - 12:03 PM
im running yoks on 10's all round, i have noticed a bit of understeer, but sorted my tyre pressures and its sweet as a nut now.
They dont seem to be wearing either, should last forever
They dont seem to be wearing either, should last forever
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Posted 12 February 2010 - 04:10 PM
Has anyone tried the new Falkens?
The old patern were rubbish, but the new ones lokk a lot better, I don't know if they've changed the compound.
The Yokys are a safe bet though and what I've been using for years.
Yes, the new falkens are soft compound, and are a massive improvement to the old rubbish tyre..
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Posted 12 February 2010 - 04:12 PM
Has anyone tried the new Falkens?
The old patern were rubbish, but the new ones lokk a lot better, I don't know if they've changed the compound.
The Yokys are a safe bet though and what I've been using for years.
Yeah, old pattern was just awful. New type are better but still I prefer yokos and dont put anything else on.
Has anyone tried the new Falkens?
The old patern were rubbish, but the new ones lokk a lot better, I don't know if they've changed the compound.
The Yokys are a safe bet though and what I've been using for years.
Yes, the new falkens are soft compound, and are a massive improvement to the old rubbish tyre..
Still not as good as the yokos in my opinion.
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Posted 12 February 2010 - 04:30 PM
The 539's are streets ahead of the old Falkens when it comes to grip.
However the old Falkens had better wear characteristics IMHO.
However the old Falkens had better wear characteristics IMHO.
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Posted 12 February 2010 - 04:31 PM
Yoko's get my vote!
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Posted 12 February 2010 - 08:27 PM
I've got the new asymmetrical type Falcon 165/60x12 tyres fitted all round on my Mini and they are vastly superior to the old directional type in the wet. I do hope they'll last though , or at least last as long as the Yoko alternatives.
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Posted 12 February 2010 - 09:10 PM
ive got the old type falkens, their not that bad in the dry, but in the wet, things get a bit too exciting....
But ive got a set of ze912's in the shed, and am going to fit them in a couple of weeks...
But ive got a set of ze912's in the shed, and am going to fit them in a couple of weeks...
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Posted 04 March 2010 - 01:07 PM
What about the A048? Has anyone tried those?
I'm trying to decide how practical I need to be with my rebuild - do I go with the A539 which will be better in the wet or go all out and have the A048 which looks fantastic and will probably grip incredibly in the dry...
Any comments from anyone who's tried them would be appreciated.
I'm trying to decide how practical I need to be with my rebuild - do I go with the A539 which will be better in the wet or go all out and have the A048 which looks fantastic and will probably grip incredibly in the dry...
Any comments from anyone who's tried them would be appreciated.
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