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Dude a couple of things:

A. You do realise that you are replying to a post from 2 years ago?!?! I'm guessing the dude has probably bought new tyres by now...

B. The Falken FK452 is a fantastic tyre that supplies a ton of grip, progressive breakaway, as well as good wear and low road noise, they are also unbeatable bang-for-buck when compared with the competiton

C. As you have admitted NEVER having driven on a set, I'd say you are in no position to comment

D. You are clearly a twat :)

Dude a couple of things:

A. I'm not the one who bumped an ancient thread, you appear to have a lot of time on your hands to read things that closely and then take exception to something and post. Yes, I'm sure he will never read my reply. Big whoop.

B. That's great, but my original comment still stands that if you "just bought" a set of tyres you are totally unqualified to comment on them. Wait until they are half worn, and if they are still a great tyre then you can wax idiotic about them. Messiah's post above mine and Duncan's previously are perfect examples of people whose opinion I DO take seriously (except Duncan, sorry mate ;)) because they have been through several sets and nothing else compares.

C. My comment was not directed at FK452s in particular, so your point is irrelevant

D. You clearly have me beat in the twat department after missing the point so conclusively, and I am not interested in challenging you at being a complete douche.

lol thanks mate.

anyway...I still rate falken 452 as some of the best tyres around....however any NSW club member would be mad to go past federal 595SS at the price we get them thru the club. Not as good as the falkens but close, and half the price.

or you could pay 500 a corner for something similar from dunlop/bridgestone/goodyear etc.

BTW don't judge a tyre range on one tyre model. All of the large manufacturers have a range of tyre models at different price points....don't judge a tyre brand by it's crappy cheapy tyre.

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