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 Falken or Continental?, FK-453 or Premium Contact 2

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diadokmai
post Dec 23 2012, 09:30 AM

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QUOTE(maui303q @ Dec 22 2012, 09:40 AM)
Thanks!
fk-453 is a thad cheaper compared to cpc2.

I had good experience with the first batch of contis but the second one(sime tire) really is hopeless. Noisy and felt like some cheapo tires in terms of comfort and grip. Not sure if the Europe version is better. The cpc2 u sat in is local or import?

I have only tried ZE912 years back on another car and I can say nothing much to shout about. Never tried the azenis but was told not to expect too much as these are not premium tires compared to Bridgie, Mich and Conts..

Then again I've given up hope on Michs.. they just do not perform in rain!

I'm leaning towards comfort driving nowadays but not keen on sacrificing the fun sometimes.. so its quite a tough choice.. Will Falken get very noisy after like 10-20k of use?
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what car you tried the ze 912 for...

last time cruising on Gen 2 1.6 with all tire ze 912 while raining...very nice grip that i can shout about...and i can feel big different between 322 or 522..that used on my bro waja...if u i know ur car is premium car..should feel much more different

and who said azenis is not premium tires...

u want comfort and performance
left out ur fk-453..grab the PT 722 biggrin.gif

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Added on December 23, 2012, 9:33 am
QUOTE(yngwie @ Dec 22 2012, 12:40 PM)
localized conti are made to suit our road condition and climate, thus, harder compound which tend to get noisy over the time. the cpc2 was germany made fitted to mk6. noise level may  determined by the tread pattern and arm bushes but am okay with falken azenis series.
ze-912 is just rung above the likes of 322 and 522. not as hopeless as both thou.
btw, i am a fan of azenis series. in fact, i've had a good memory of st-115 and fk-452. both tires really comes to play when my 4 potters reach it's limit.

premium doesn't go with brand. it measures by the tires' model.
ie: bridgestone turanza and my-01 sux but most of their re- series are just great! so does the conti sports against their conti comfort sibling, or yokohama a-drive against their s or advan series.
it's just a matter of personal preference. we can't have performance and comfort in one package. but few tires from different manufacturer does come close.
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yes...i never tried fk-452..

but for ST 115..the handling is what im very satisfied..very responsive

only the noise level is a bit loud

This post has been edited by diadokmai: Dec 23 2012, 09:39 AM
diadokmai
post Dec 24 2012, 12:01 AM

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QUOTE(maui303q @ Dec 23 2012, 07:26 PM)
912 was on a Sentra.

you mean PT 722 is better for comfort and performance compared fk 453?
Yeah, agreed.. the car is very low used by previous owner and myself for the past half year. .
Don't mind the wear as I'm out of the country most of the time thus the low usage of the car.. for me the rip and comfort is important.

'pear' shape? any example? human body i know la.. hahaah
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both have comfort and performance criteria..

Fk 453 is flagship tire for falken..good grip in dry or wet..and low noise. performance wise fk 453 win

Pt 722 falken ultra performance tire too..but heard review is more too stability in wet and more comfort than fk 453..

 

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