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leevanf · 01-12-2024, 01:40 AM

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)

01-12-2024, 01:40 AM	#1
leevanf Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited A/T Location: Philippines Posts: 313 Thanks: 15 Thanked 96 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.