Falken 452s finally installed

[aaronc7]

Got 16k outta the stockers, lol. My setup is Enkei Evo5 hyper black 18x7.5 +45. Running 235/40/18 Falken 452s now and lowered on Cobb springs. It's REALLY tight for the front tires, barely fits when the wheel is turned all the way to the left or right, but it fits. So far no rubbing, but I realize it may happen if the car is loaded down and hit a big bump or something.

Needed new tires badly

 

[ccann26]

Very nice Looks good . so you didn't roll the rear fenders ?

 

[wisniaPl]

wow thanks to the pcis I just realize I can't put 235 on my wheels because my wheels stick out a little, how is with traction now??

 

[aaronc7]

it's a VERY tight fit. I heard it rub a tiny little bit with the wheel turned all the way to the right when I backed out my driveway (sloped). Other than that I like them a lot so far! Traction in straight line is better. With the stockers, I would spin all the way through first in second. Now first is good and second the tires squeal some but there's a lot more traction. Can't commend on driving in rain yet..I'm sure its better than my old bald RE050As lol

I was going for relatively cheap performance tires that will last longer...so far I am happy. Value is important to me as a college student...

 

[supergoose]

Looks good!! Now you need to black out the emblems and tint the windows to really set it off.

 

[supergoose]

Hey, the windows are already tinted. My bad!!!

 

[aaronc7]

You think black on black would look good? If I had a red or silver car it would be one of the first things i would do

 

[aaronc7]

When I say not much space up front this is what I mean. lol

 

[speedi3]

We have the same setup except i ahve the tenzos... 235/40/18 FK452 Falken are sick. You will need some coil spacers though to keep from rubbing the tires. I found this out the hard way. 6 bucks at Oreily or Autozone or your nearest parts store.

 

[Riaf28]

I like the new tires. Do you go to Embry-Riddle, I can't tell if that is a Riddle parking sticker or not.

 

[aaronc7]

I only get minor rubbing when I back out of my girlfriends driveway (lol), and this is at like .002 mph so I'm not worried yet.

yep I go to riddle...you?

 

[Riaf28]

I graduated in 06, I live in Seattle now working for Boeing.

 

[chrischil]

man your car is wicked!

 

[bacarl]

Good grief, how does Cobb fit 245's on their shop car?? They have the same springs (obviously) and have no issues up front. Apparently they did have to roll the rears at their recent trip to Buttonwillow for Redline's Time Attack.

Any issues in the back Aaron? Thanks for posting up all the pics, I have the same tires and will soon be mounting them up on 18x8 +48 Rotas. Should be a very comparable set-up.

 

[aaronc7]

nothing in the back so far. Don't carry fat chicks around though on a regular basisi

 

[MS3077]

Your potenza's still had a good 5k miles left on them.

Should've seen mine when I changed mine out. Now those were bold!

 

[aaronc7]

2/32 tread on the back ones. That might be a front one in the pic

 

[controlo]

2/32 tread on the back ones. That might be a front one in the pic

you're good on fitment man. all you have to do is a couple burnouts.

 

[07speed3]

those look great! any side shots with the wheels?

 

[aaronc7]

these are stock tires but sidewall height is virtually identical