Thread #1354

Do Falken FK452's run big or Falken ST115's run small?

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BenjiAugust 3, 2006
#19071

Do Falken FK452's run big or Falken ST115's run small?

So I recently replaced my 235/35/19 ST115's on 8.5's for FK452's of the same size and now the lip doesn't expose as much. I'm pissed that I didn't do the research to realize they weren't the same size even though they are both 235/35/19's. I haven't taken a pic of how they look now, but to me they're disgusting, no stretch and almost buldging. I mean, I'm not trying to go for big stretch, but I didn't think they would be bigger. I think to achieve the same fitment, I'm thinking 225/35/19s for the FK452's would look like ST115 235/35/19's. What do you guys think? I would go evne more and go with Falken FK452 215/35/19's for the 8.5's, but my 9.5's have FK452 265/30/19's and the rears won't be as stretched. Its not that I need the big stretch right now, but it is something I've been thinking about. To match the fronts if the fronts were 215/35/19's, what should the rears be with all tires being FKk452's?

ST115 235/35/19 on 8.5 (not much stretch, slightly exposes the lip if seen from the front and rear)
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FK452 235/35/19 on 8.5 (no stretch, flat sidewall)
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So I recently replaced my 235/35/19 ST115's on 8.5's for FK452's of the same size and now the lip doesn't expose as much. I'm pissed that I didn't do the research to realize they weren't the same size even though they are both 235/35/19's. I haven't taken a pic of how they look now, but to me they're disgusting, no stretch and almost buldging. I mean, I'm not trying to go for big stretch, but I didn't think they would be bigger. I think to achieve the same fitment, I'm thinking 225/35/19s for the FK452's would look like ST115 235/35/19's. What do you guys think? I would go evne more and go with Falken FK452 215/35/19's for the 8.5's, but my 9.5's have FK452 265/30/19's and the rears won't be as stretched. Its not that I need the big stretch right now, but it is something I've been thinking about. To match the fronts if the fronts were 215/35/19's, what should the rears be with all tires being FKk452's? 

ST115 235/35/19 on 8.5 (not much stretch, slightly exposes the lip if seen from the front and rear)
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2107000-2107999/2107698_46_full.jpg[/img]

FK452 235/35/19 on 8.5 (no stretch, flat sidewall)
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2107000-2107999/2107698_45_full.jpg[/img]
AME_VIPAugust 3, 2006
#19073

Re: Do Falken FK452's run big or Falken ST115's run small?

that is too bad :(   Different construction than the ST115.  They always look more stretched than other tires of the same size.

I miss the ST115 even more now.   
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that is too bad :(   Different construction than the ST115.  They always look more stretched than other tires of the same size.

I miss the ST115 even more now.   
chmercerAugust 3, 2006
#19080

Re: Do Falken FK452's run big or Falken ST115's run small?

whats the point of stretch if you dont need it to fit your wheels? get some spacers on there and then start complaining ;)
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whats the point of stretch if you dont need it to fit your wheels? get some spacers on there and then start complaining ;)
BenjiAugust 3, 2006
#19094

Re: Do Falken FK452's run big or Falken ST115's run small?

AME_VIP wrote:
that is too bad :( Different construction than the ST115. They always look more stretched than other tires of the same size.

I miss the ST115 even more now.
I have a pair for sale right now in the FS forum if your interested. :)

chmercer wrote:
whats the point of stretch if you dont need it to fit your wheels? get some spacers on there and then start complaining ;)
Very true. I dont need to really stretch the tires, but I do prefer how they look vs what I have now; these flat-walled tires that seem to make my wheels look smaller. I know my widths are on the conservative side, but I'm happy enough with +7 offsets, so spacers will come later if I decide to lower the car more.
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[quote=AME_VIP ]
that is too bad :(  Different construction than the ST115. They always look more stretched than other tires of the same size.

I miss the ST115 even more now.  
[/quote]I have a pair for sale right now in the FS forum if your interested. :)

[quote=chmercer ]
whats the point of stretch if you dont need it to fit your wheels? get some spacers on there and then start complaining ;)
[/quote]Very true. I dont need to really stretch the tires, but I do prefer how they look vs what I have now; these flat-walled tires that seem to make my wheels look smaller. I know my widths are on the conservative side, but I'm happy enough with +7 offsets, so spacers will come later if I decide to lower the car more. 
zion_97August 3, 2006
#19099

Re: Do Falken FK452's run big or Falken ST115's run small?

what about a 225/35/19 nitto nt555 for the rear
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what about a 225/35/19 nitto nt555 for the rear 
One Ton VIPAugust 4, 2006
#19181

Re: Do Falken FK452's run big or Falken ST115's run small?

Look for tires with squarier corner tread blocks, and larger rim protector bands... they give you the more aggressive looking stretches
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Look for tires with squarier corner tread blocks, and larger rim protector bands... they give you the more aggressive looking stretches