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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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Nooooo!! I have the 452s I remember reading about them and they got good reviews so I decided to go for it. Now Im really scared to drive around, espcially in Houston with the crappy roads...
I wouldn't let what happened to me stop you from the 452's. I'm sure mine is an isolated incident. Personally I won't ever buy them again, call me paranoid, but no mas. ......and you right our roads do suck here in Houston, but what can you do......????
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 02:09 AM
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Originally Posted by LexusK
Nooooo!! I have the 452s I remember reading about them and they got good reviews so I decided to go for it.
I'm in the same situation about the 452s, but I have them only for the upfront. i have choice Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta for the rear.

Very good rear choice



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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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I'm rolling on my stock wheels again due to my 452's having some outrageous problems. One bubbled, the other blew up so now I'm planning on going with Toyo Proxes 4.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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Did the bubbling occur on the sidewall? Are you guys stretching your tires? Im not stretched so I shouldnt have problems right?
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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You gotta search on google. These tires have gotten horrible reviews, stay away.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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Well right now im running falken 245/35/20 front and falken 255/30/20 rear w/ mild stretch on rear....
i just got a new set of 2-continental tires 255/30/20.. i was going to put them up front so that it would look better with a smaller side wall..... Would they be better if i move the 255/30 falken to the front,continetal on rear so they arent stretched out plus less weight when i have people in the car?????
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Wow sorry to hear about that. That's very dangerous. I'm running the exact same size as you, 275/30/20. Mine is mildly stretched. No problems so far, and I like them a lot. I'll be sure to keep an eye on mine and make sure they are properly inflated.

Hopefully this is an isolated incident, as I know that it is a hugely popular tire and a lot of people run these on their aftermarket setups.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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i had those 452 falken tires 275/30/20 on the rear and had the same problem front and rear tires my front size is 235/30/20. i had to go with neo gen tires and i have been happy ever since

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