Falkens vs. Goodyear
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2000 S500 Brilliant Silver, 1990 BMW 735iL, 1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO, 1976 Pontiac Formula 400
Falkens vs. Goodyear
I need new tires for my S500 with 18" tires (245/45), and am tired of frequent replacements of my current S-03's.
The Good year F1 GD3's have been recommended. Someone else suggested Falkens.
Any input on this is appreciated about these tires or any others to check out.
Thanks
The Good year F1 GD3's have been recommended. Someone else suggested Falkens.
Any input on this is appreciated about these tires or any others to check out.
Thanks
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2000 S500 Brilliant Silver, 1990 BMW 735iL, 1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO, 1976 Pontiac Formula 400
What is wrong with the Falkens? I don't know anything about them.
The Godyears look pretty aggressive, treadwise, and they look like they will not last much longer than the S-03's.
The Godyears look pretty aggressive, treadwise, and they look like they will not last much longer than the S-03's.
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2004 CLK320
Members on a non-MB board who have used Falken tires report that they do last longer, but their traction is inferior to other max performance tires. This makes sense, since it is the soft rubber which gives performance tires much of their "performance". The Falkens use harder rubber so they last longer by compromising performance. Your choice - sharp handling with good straightline traction....or long wear. 
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2000 S500 Brilliant Silver, 1990 BMW 735iL, 1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO, 1976 Pontiac Formula 400
bump. any help on this? The Falken ST115's have been rated very highly and treadwear is alot better. They must be selling, as they are on national backorder. Can't find them anywhere.
I am tired of the hassle of replacing tires every 8,000 miles.
I am tired of the hassle of replacing tires every 8,000 miles.
