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01-12-2024, 01:40 AM
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Falken FK510 vs GT Radial SX2
Hi Guys! Im due for a tire change and these are the two latest production options available in my area and size.
Car is generally a weekend urban driver, spirited driving, no competitive track, in a tropical country. Both seem to have similar levels of grip but the SX2 is just so attractive at only 116 USD/tire vs 170 USD/tire for the Falken. The only thing that bothers me however, is that the SX2 Weights more at 24.6 lbs, vs only 21 for the Falkens. The SX2s kinda just defeat the purpose of my lightweight wheels. What do you guys think? Is the added cost of the Falken worth maybe more premium comfort/sound/lightweight? Or will this 3.6 lb difference per corner not matter, and for the price, stick with the SX2? Car specs: - 2014 Limited A/T - Tomei UEL OFT Tuned + Fujitsubo Authorize R Catback - 4.53 Final Drive - Stock Suspension - 17x8 T66Fs (14+ lbs) currently on Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 (19.2 lbs) Last edited by leevanf; 01-12-2024 at 02:39 AM. |
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compound performance > cost >>> weight
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01-14-2024, 12:29 PM
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Falkens are more of a touring performance tire with squishier side walls. Sx2 are/were a spec track tire which stiff sidewalls.
Biggest difference will likely be ride quality and turn in feel. |
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SX2. I'll repeat what's been said above, don't get hung up on weight. Tread compound, sidewall construction, and tread design are more important.
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02-17-2024, 11:10 PM
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between the 2 SX2s all day long. note wet performance is not great so be mindful of this
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Loved my sx2, and they lasted a LONG time.
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