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Falken FK-453 vs Hankook V12 tires on 2IS

Old 05-30-13, 02:23 PM
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Default Falken FK-453 vs Hankook V12 tires on 2IS

Anyone here had any experience with the new Falken FK-453 tires. I wanted to know how our car handles with these tires vs the Hankook. I couldn't find any quality reviews online. Any input would be appreciated.
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I had both sets of tires on my car actually. I think the feel of hankook felt a bit better on the road, more of a stickier feel rather than the falkens. Just my opinion though. In general though I hear from people that you cant really go wrong with either choice.
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Originally Posted by WhatYaGot
Anyone here had any experience with the new Falken FK-453 tires. I wanted to know how our car handles with these tires vs the Hankook. I couldn't find any quality reviews online. Any input would be appreciated.
Falken has a very good reputation but have you looked at tirerack.com? thats my #1 tire review source as they try all the tires on the same car all year long.
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Originally Posted by azfsprt
Falken has a very good reputation but have you looked at tirerack.com? thats my #1 tire review source as they try all the tires on the same car all year long.
I looked before I posted this question. They don't seem to carry Falken.
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Not 453, but I had Falken 452's and they were nice. The Hankook V12's on my Vossens seem to have a bit better performance, grip, and price though.
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Love V12s, used falken and t1r toyos before... v12s so far my favorite
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I have the new 453s on my ISF and they are better than the old 452s that they replaced. They are wider too.
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I find that falkens are a LOT noiser in general. Love my V12s
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No noise at all, they are quieter than the stock Bridgestones..
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Used to have the Falken 452s and now have the V12s. Hankook ftw
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Same here, love the hankook's. Great tire and they just happen to cheap, cant beat that.
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Love the v12. But haven't tried the falken
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Have had both. Falkens get loud after a while. Hankooks all day.
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I recently placed an order for the Falken 453 through discount tire for $600 shipped. They called me and told me they were sorry but the fronts weren't in stock (though the website didn't say it).... they ended up giving me 4 v12's for the exact same price.

Never had the 453 but I did the 452 and V12 and I am glad I ended up with the v12's again
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Another vote for the Hankooks. I have them on my other vehicle and they perform better all year round.

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