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BlackZenkiS14 · 04-12-2009, 11:31 PM

What do you guys reccomend for these 235/40/17 FK452 tires up front? The tire says MAX 51psi, I usually run like 35-38, but with these tires it feels a bit sloppy.

I think Im gonna get it up to like 42psi, should i worry about anything? or is that just obscene tire pressure?

Any experienced FK452 drivers, welcome to comment!

MrChow · 04-13-2009, 02:49 AM

I ran my fk452 at 34 psi it felt fine to me when I ran auto-x. I ran them at 38 and it felt like crap.

Nezahualcoyotl · 04-13-2009, 04:27 AM

try lower psi maybe... what is it for?

BlackZenkiS14 · 04-13-2009, 08:18 AM

Drifting. I want to maximize front grip

Monooxide · 04-13-2009, 08:33 AM

They have a 300 treadwear...don't expect anything too amazing from these.

Maiku240sxS14 · 04-13-2009, 09:43 AM

Your best bet is too just try varying tire pressure to what feels best for you. I run RT-615 at 40 psi and my friend with the same car and tire feels better driving with 34 psi at autocross. Just my 2cents.

SoSideways · 04-13-2009, 10:54 AM

Mine felt pretty responsive at 32-34psi up front.

Mine were 215/40/17s on 17x9 rims.

BlackZenkiS14 · 04-13-2009, 12:41 PM

Ok, I guess i might drop them down the 35 and see what i get.

I am comparing them to BFG G-Force Sports, so they should be every bit at grippy if not better.

MrChow · 04-13-2009, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackZenkiS14

Ok, I guess i might drop them down the 35 and see what i get.

I am comparing them to BFG G-Force Sports, so they should be every bit at grippy if not better.

Drop them to 34-33 psi. I really liked my fk254. For some reason they like a lower psi...
They were better than BFG IMO.

***FaLKoN240*** · 04-13-2009, 04:19 PM

HIGHER PSI is never better for grip.

BlackZenkiS14 · 04-13-2009, 05:40 PM

See, i had 25 psi in my BFG's, and they were sloppy as shit, so i put it up to 36, and its like i had gotten brand new tires again. I guess i'll lower them down a bit

04-12-2009, 11:31 PM	#1
BlackZenkiS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: "St. Chuck", MO Age: 35 Posts: 2,091 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Front Tire Pressure (Falken FK452) What do you guys reccomend for these 235/40/17 FK452 tires up front? The tire says MAX 51psi, I usually run like 35-38, but with these tires it feels a bit sloppy. I think Im gonna get it up to like 42psi, should i worry about anything? or is that just obscene tire pressure? Any experienced FK452 drivers, welcome to comment! __________________ -Kyle

04-13-2009, 08:18 AM	#4
BlackZenkiS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: "St. Chuck", MO Age: 35 Posts: 2,091 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Drifting. I want to maximize front grip __________________ -Kyle

04-13-2009, 10:54 AM	#7
SoSideways Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 你老母 Posts: 4,371 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Mine felt pretty responsive at 32-34psi up front. Mine were 215/40/17s on 17x9 rims. __________________ SoSideway's iTrader Rating!! *SoSideways' Review Thread!!* http://sosideways.wordpress.com/

04-13-2009, 12:41 PM	#8
BlackZenkiS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: "St. Chuck", MO Age: 35 Posts: 2,091 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Ok, I guess i might drop them down the 35 and see what i get. I am comparing them to BFG G-Force Sports, so they should be every bit at grippy if not better. __________________ -Kyle

04-13-2009, 04:19 PM	#10
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 16,760 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	HIGHER PSI is never better for grip. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

04-13-2009, 04:27 AM	#3
Nezahualcoyotl Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Santa Ana, California Age: 34 Posts: 769 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	try lower psi maybe... what is it for?

04-13-2009, 08:33 AM	#5
Monooxide Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Farmington/Flint, MI Age: 33 Posts: 675 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	They have a 300 treadwear...don't expect anything too amazing from these.

04-13-2009, 09:43 AM	#6
Maiku240sxS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LA Posts: 2,019 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	Your best bet is too just try varying tire pressure to what feels best for you. I run RT-615 at 40 psi and my friend with the same car and tire feels better driving with 34 psi at autocross. Just my 2cents.

04-13-2009, 05:40 PM	#11
BlackZenkiS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: "St. Chuck", MO Age: 35 Posts: 2,091 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	See, i had 25 psi in my BFG's, and they were sloppy as shit, so i put it up to 36, and its like i had gotten brand new tires again. I guess i'll lower them down a bit __________________ -Kyle

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