19 replies to this topic

[ycming]

Hey people

I just want to see peoples comment on the Falken FK07E ??? AS i found them lack of grip in the rain ???

What are people experiences with them ??

They are on REv 10", 6j wheels.

Thanks
Ming

[mini_kel]

Falken ditch finders as they are better known!!!

[ycming]

*melons* i though nankang was suppose to be ditch finder!

[Jordie]

Dont and didnt have any problems with my FK06's on my mini, even with the turbo engine in the wet.

[ycming]

are the different to the fk07e ?? OR same tyre in a bigger size?

And my tyre pressure is set at 30 psi, is that too much ???

Ming

Edited by ycming, 05 September 2008 - 09:31 PM.

[huw_jenks]

im using about 30psi on mine, and they are useless!

wish i could afford to splash out on a nice set of Yokos...

[ycming]

right right, i am glad to hear that is not just me that is having this losing grip problem in the wet. ..

Is like you turn the car, try to give it some gas, the back end will lose it .....

Trying braking while u r going round a coner in wet even scarier ( i know u r not suppose to do this, but it just highlights the problem with these tyres)

Can't really complain for the price of them and Falken even tho they r not that great!

Ming

[ycming]

Taken from minisport

"New directional tread designed especially for sports drivers. The FK-07 packs a real sports punch, with exceptional wet weather performance. Combined with low noise levels and great looks, making this a High Specification Sports Tyre at a very competitive price."

Hmm did anyone notice they are directional tyres ??? but there is no arrow marked on the tyres ?????

Ming

[jon smith]

Taken from minisport

"New directional tread designed especially for sports drivers. The FK-07 packs a real sports punch, with exceptional wet weather performance. Combined with low noise levels and great looks, making this a High Specification Sports Tyre at a very competitive price."

Hmm did anyone notice they are directional tyres ??? but there is no arrow marked on the tyres ?????

Ming

got them on all 4 off my minis in (SUNNY RAINY) cornwall never had any probs had yokos lasted about 3 months

[ycming]

a bit confused now, since there seems to be even a split view on them!

I guess i'll try them out again in the wet next time!

Ming

[kjbenja]

im using about 30psi on mine, and they are useless!

wish i could afford to splash out on a nice set of Yokos...

I am running yoko A539's on mine and they are pants in the wet

[taffy1967]

The new type Falcon 165/60x12 tyres are no longer directional, their asymmetric instead.

I've got a set fitted to my Mini and so far their far superior to the older directional Falcons in the wet.

[Tomf]

Have you had you susspension set up as this could be another factor of some of the behaviour that your getting. I run Falcon on the front of my mini atm and they seem to be up to the job for me in the 1380.

[LilacLilly]

Hey people

I just want to see peoples comment on the Falken FK07E ??? AS i found them lack of grip in the rain ???

What are people experiences with them ??

They are on REv 10", 6j wheels.

Thanks
Ming

The only tyre i will ever use on my mini. Good in wet and dry. A good all round tyre.

[lrostoke]

Been running Falkens 10" for last 2 yrs, approx 15 - 16000 miles on them, all weathers, no problems, just replaced the fronts.

Edited by lrostoke, 08 September 2008 - 10:23 AM.