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carnal_c30 · 05-12-2008, 10:33 AM

Which tires run big for their size?
Reason I ask is I'm running 245 bridgestone potenza so2s and I rub a tiny bit
I've heard falken fk452s run big for their size and I'm looking for something tiny bit less square so I can keep my fitment
I'm looking at federals, so3s, toyos... Anyone have any experience with this stuff?

Thanks

JeremyR · 05-14-2008, 02:09 PM

falkens fk452s actually run small...

INeedNewTires · 05-15-2008, 01:57 PM

i think you want something that stretches with a straighter sidewall, vs something that stretches with a round sidewall so /-----\ instead of (-----) right? well the stiffer the sidewall the straighter it stretches. so tires like ES100, falkens, dunlop FM901's, and pilot sports will give you more what your looking for vs like bridgestone potenza RE050a's or eagle RS-A's will give you a more bulging stretch.... hope this helps.

chituntang · 05-15-2008, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xdarkrune

falkens fk452s actually run small...

My friend and I both had 17 by 7.5 wheels. I have FK452 and he had Bridgestone something (I think RE92, but not sure. Stock 06 WRX tire). Mine were flush and his looked a little stretch.

O3DigitalBath · 05-18-2008, 06:15 PM

RT-615's run pretty big...nice tires as well.

lyrical struggle · 05-18-2008, 06:22 PM

Sup Malik,

Falken FK452's sidewall are less "square" then the Azenis RT-615 which has a stiffer sidewall construction for better cornering. If you want more of a stretch look run with FK452's. They also last longer and are better suited for a DD.

05-12-2008, 10:33 AM	#1
carnal_c30 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: the sd bay to the sf yay area Posts: 629 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	which tires are more square/ run big for their size Which tires run big for their size? Reason I ask is I'm running 245 bridgestone potenza so2s and I rub a tiny bit I've heard falken fk452s run big for their size and I'm looking for something tiny bit less square so I can keep my fitment I'm looking at federals, so3s, toyos... Anyone have any experience with this stuff? Thanks

05-15-2008, 01:57 PM	#3
INeedNewTires Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,527 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: INeedNewTires Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i think you want something that stretches with a straighter sidewall, vs something that stretches with a round sidewall so /-----\ instead of (-----) right? well the stiffer the sidewall the straighter it stretches. so tires like ES100, falkens, dunlop FM901's, and pilot sports will give you more what your looking for vs like bridgestone potenza RE050a's or eagle RS-A's will give you a more bulging stretch.... hope this helps. __________________

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05-14-2008, 02:09 PM	#2
JeremyR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Age: 34 Posts: 1,153 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	falkens fk452s actually run small...

05-18-2008, 06:15 PM	#5
O3DigitalBath Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ~Orlando, FL Age: 36 Posts: 664 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	RT-615's run pretty big...nice tires as well.

05-18-2008, 06:22 PM	#6
lyrical struggle Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 909-626 Posts: 194 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Sup Malik, Falken FK452's sidewall are less "square" then the Azenis RT-615 which has a stiffer sidewall construction for better cornering. If you want more of a stretch look run with FK452's. They also last longer and are better suited for a DD.