Ordered SAM's New Boots

**Bracer** · Tuesday 1st March 2005, 14:28

Falken FK451

And the Titans are getting refurbished too

The tyres should be here on thursday and the wheels refurbished Wednesday the 9th

**lance** · Tuesday 1st March 2005, 14:47

Look like a good wet tyre!

**Bracer** · Tuesday 1st March 2005, 14:54

Originally Posted by lance

Look like a good wet tyre!

They get good right ups under all conditions

I'm just wondering what colour to get the rims done now

Do I go origial Titan colour or more like the Peg's Titanuim

**Bracer** · Tuesday 1st March 2005, 15:03

some reviews

http://www.epinions.com/Falken_GR_Be...splay_~reviews

http://www.1010tires.com/tirereviews...e_reviews.html

Pedro Fandango · Tuesday 1st March 2005, 15:07

i was supplied with Falkens when i brought my 18's, went through the front very quickly but the rears are still on now (& they were fitted 3 years ago)

**Bracer** · Tuesday 1st March 2005, 16:42

Originally Posted by Pedro Fandago

i was supplied with Falkens when i brought my 18's, went through the front very quickly but the rears are still on now (& they were fitted 3 years ago)

How quick are we talking about here mate ? And how did they feel before they turned slick ?

**HuskMan** · Tuesday 1st March 2005, 16:55

Bracer I'm looking for 4 new boots and struggling to find a deal - how much you paying for the Falkens?

Anyone recommend a dealer/fitter in Notts/Derbys?

Pedro Fandango · Tuesday 1st March 2005, 17:10

Originally Posted by Bracer

How quick are we talking about here mate ? And how did they feel before they turned slick ?

sure they lasted about 7k, traction off the line was very good actually but i never boot BT through the twists so can't say about cornering

**Al115** · Tuesday 1st March 2005, 17:45

Nononono don't do it, I've got these on my T5 and can't wait to be shot of them! Not that it'll take long as they wear so quickly... 7k is about right. I've had mine on for 5 and am on 3-4mm at the front.

I'd happily compromise grip for longevity, but these don't seem to give either!

Cheap though - and they look great!

Alastair

**Bracer** · Wednesday 2nd March 2005, 08:03

Hmm, 7k thats not great but as I only got 4 out of my existing tyres it will be an improvment

And the fact that I only do just over 4k a year wont be too bad for me + they only cost me £300 for the 4 + a set of flush fit valves delivered to my door, £28 fitting and balancing and the fact the rears should go on forever mean that £150 a year on fronts I find is pretty acceptable

**siamblue** · Wednesday 2nd March 2005, 11:29

Steve are you going 40s or 45s?
I am sure you can get a better tyre for around the £85-£95.

**siamblue** · Wednesday 2nd March 2005, 11:39

I know of a place that can do Pirelli P7000 225/40s for £177 inc del for 2,Or Falkens same size but ZE512 for £142 delivered.

**lance** · Wednesday 2nd March 2005, 12:18

I recently bought some BF goodridges Fitted £60 a corner + vat from the guy that refurbed my titans. 5k+ on and they are wearing well , tractions as good as I hoped for and handling is good too but Im only comparing 16s Pzeros and standard wheels so difficult to give an unbiased opinion.
But I will be buying again + they have rim protecters which help prevent LIGHT kerbing.

The Guy who I got them from is Gareth Richards 077736 9973314
He is Leicester based but can come to you and take wheels away!

**Bracer** · Wednesday 2nd March 2005, 12:37

Originally Posted by siamblue

Steve are you going 40s or 45s?
I am sure you can get a better tyre for around the £85-£95.

I'm getting 45 profiles @ £75 each

**Bracer** · Wednesday 2nd March 2005, 12:39

Originally Posted by lance

I recently bought some BF goodridges Fitted £60 a corner + vat from the guy that refurbed my titans. 5k+ on and they are wearing well , tractions as good as I hoped for and handling is good too but Im only comparing 16s Pzeros and standard wheels so difficult to give an unbiased opinion.
But I will be buying again + they have rim protecters which help prevent LIGHT kerbing.

The Guy who I got them from is Gareth Richards 077736 9973314
He is Leicester based but can come to you and take wheels away!

LOL there are plenty of little scrotes round here that would like to have my wheels away too

**HuskMan** · Wednesday 2nd March 2005, 15:18

Lance, what kind of turn-round time is it for Gareth Richards? Same day turn-around or is it a few days?

Sounds like a good deal though. My best so far is Falkens at 75 a corner or 68 if I want to drive 10 miles or so into Derbys...

**lance** · Wednesday 2nd March 2005, 15:54

Probably do same day if you go to him. Mine took a week but he did compleatly refurb and repair my wheels and paint em.
Give him a call see what he says!

**Bracer** · Wednesday 2nd March 2005, 16:17

My guy is coming to me

He has all the gear in a van inc the oven

**siamblue** · Wednesday 2nd March 2005, 18:22

Come on then Bracer how much per wheel to refurb?
I just ordered some paint for mine,Getting a match off the £14 150ml tin i got from Victors,
£9 for 400ml as i need to do 3 wheels

wasn't me honest.

**Ivan** · Wednesday 2nd March 2005, 18:25

Did you say you were getting your Alloys reconditioned?
I wanted mine done, checked out some prices, and fainted.

This leaves me with the dish-scourer and paint-brush option!!!! (jk).

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