Falken 452s vs Nitto NT 555

balance · 03-15-2009, 10:50 PM

hey guys i need to buy some new tires for 19 inch wheels tomorrow. My choice is either the Falken 452s or the Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance tires.
Falkens go for about 181$ each and Nittos go for about 196$. Is Nitto the better choice? Thanks in advance.

chrisE92 · 03-15-2009, 11:03 PM

can't vouch for the nittos, but I have the falkens and damn, I love them. Although, it's the only tire I've tried since switching out my runflats, so... hahah. but I know a lot of guys like them. there's a thread you can search for.

btw where are you getting falkens for $180 each? I have a feeling that's just for the fronts? I'm getting quotes of $250 for each of my rears

balance · 03-15-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisE92

can't vouch for the nittos, but I have the falkens and damn, I love them. Although, it's the only tire I've tried since switching out my runflats, so... hahah. but I know a lot of guys like them. there's a thread you can search for.

btw where are you getting falkens for $180 each? I have a feeling that's just for the fronts? I'm getting quotes of $250 for each of my rears

whatsup bro
I just went on the America's Tire/Discount Tire website
tires are 235/35/19
I'm trying to get the staggered set for my wheels, I'm going to VMR to pick them up tomorrow.
The rears are 275/30/19 but i can't find any tires with those specs in any shops so i think I'm going to have to go with the regular wheels..

MMOTION · 03-15-2009, 11:15 PM

Falken 452's FTW!

balance · 03-15-2009, 11:23 PM

i read some threads and it says that Nittos grip in rain isn't good at all and they say 452s are the way to go so i guess i made my decision!

halB · 03-15-2009, 11:45 PM

Falken 452s aren't as good as PS2s, but for the price you pay it is a runaway winner!

cheapa55 · 04-08-2009, 11:25 PM

Thanks for the info here and what u decided. I had the same dilemma and will also go with falkens.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 04-08-2009, 11:32 PM

I've had both and i hate the Nitto NT 555!
I LOVED the Falkens though.
The Nitto's are loud and they don't seem to last at all!
I think the falkens look better and lasted me longer.
They also didn't seem as loud

lul77 · 04-08-2009, 11:50 PM

also remember that falken's have a more curved sidewall. so if you have to stretch the tires you get less to work with. i had to change my 265/30/19 to 275/30/19 because the tires didn't fit the wheel enough for me. my wheels had a width to 10inches though not 9.5. just something to consider.... ohhh and a fun picture my friend took of my "smokin hot tires"

chrisE92 · 04-08-2009, 11:54 PM

^^ I'm running 19x10's with 265's and it seems to fit the wheels just fine for me..

guess its just a matter of personal taste

AU335 · 04-08-2009, 11:59 PM

FK452's are great. Been running them for awhile and still love them. Also running 265's on my LC Dyna's 10in rear and there is a noticeable gap, but not that bad. Putting 5mm spacers and rolling my fenders tomorrow. Might change to 275s soon

lul77 · 04-08-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisE92

^^ I'm running 19x10's with 265's and it seems to fit the wheels just fine for me..

guess its just a matter of personal taste

you don't have that gap like i do? it kills me to see it. actually in another pic i'm smoking next to my tire haha. but yeah if it works for you thats cool but i have a gap and it annoyed me so i switched to 275

AU335 · 04-09-2009, 12:01 AM

My gap....

chrisE92 · 04-09-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lul77

you don't have that gap like i do? it kills me to see it. actually in another pic i'm smoking next to my tire haha. but yeah if it works for you thats cool but i have a gap and it annoyed me so i switched to 275

oh no, I have the gap. It's just not a problem to me. I'm fine with it lol. are you lowered? I would think that being dropped + 275's = rubbing

lul77 · 04-09-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisE92

oh no, I have the gap. It's just not a problem to me. I'm fine with it lol. are you lowered? I would think that being dropped + 275's = rubbing

i have an xi w/ sport springs so its pretty much stock e92i height. but i know someone who can roll my fenders too. but i looked at it and i'm pretty sure i won't rub

iheartsole · 04-09-2009, 01:25 AM

i would go with the falken 452

Nikos335i · 04-09-2009, 08:06 AM

Falken over the Nitto imo.

TigerDejan · 04-09-2009, 10:29 AM

Falken , no doubt.
I had them on my last three cars...they are really good for that price.

cheapa55 · 04-09-2009, 02:38 PM

Sweet! I posted to Thank the OP! but you guys gave me a peace of mind on the tires. now I'm nervous about 265 vs 275 in the rear. I ordered a 265 for V710 (9.5" rear). I hope there's no gap.

Nikos335i · 04-09-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cheapa55

Sweet! I posted to Thank the OP! but you guys gave me a peace of mind on the tires. now I'm nervous about 265 vs 275 in the rear. I ordered a 265 for V710 (9.5" rear). I hope there's no gap.

Sorry but I would have ordered a 275 instead unless you are lowered I think the 265's will look a bit stretched.

m3_love · 04-09-2009, 05:43 PM

I have NT555's on my G35 coupe, the grip is just decent, however, the most obnoxious thing about it is the road noise after a while, the constant tire whine just kills it for me. I've had Fk 452 and they handle just as well, if not better than NT555 but they sure are much quieter. Good luck with your purchase.

chrisE92 · 04-09-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cheapa55

Sweet! I posted to Thank the OP! but you guys gave me a peace of mind on the tires. now I'm nervous about 265 vs 275 in the rear. I ordered a 265 for V710 (9.5" rear). I hope there's no gap.

265 on a 9.5" wheel is fine. I run 265 on a 10" wheel.

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chrisE92 Brigadier General 245 Rep 4,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA to HB iTrader: (21)	can't vouch for the nittos, but I have the falkens and damn, I love them. Although, it's the only tire I've tried since switching out my runflats, so... hahah. but I know a lot of guys like them. there's a thread you can search for. btw where are you getting falkens for $180 each? I have a feeling that's just for the fronts? I'm getting quotes of $250 for each of my rears __________________ photos
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MMOTION Lieutenant Colonel 109 Rep 1,801 Posts Drives: like you'll never drive again Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: uptown iTrader: (26)	Falken 452's FTW!
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balance Colonel 122 Rep 2,090 Posts Drives: F32 435i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OC iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW [0.00]	i read some threads and it says that Nittos grip in rain isn't good at all and they say 452s are the way to go so i guess i made my decision!
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cheapa55 Lieutenant 28 Rep 495 Posts Drives: '07 e92 TiAg Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central CA iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the info here and what u decided. I had the same dilemma and will also go with falkens.
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lul77 Lieutenant Colonel 111 Rep 1,758 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nj iTrader: (12)	also remember that falken's have a more curved sidewall. so if you have to stretch the tires you get less to work with. i had to change my 265/30/19 to 275/30/19 because the tires didn't fit the wheel enough for me. my wheels had a width to 10inches though not 9.5. just something to consider.... ohhh and a fun picture my friend took of my "smokin hot tires" __________________ available for photoshoots in NJ/NY area. click links for ::samples:. http://lul77.zenfolio.com/
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chrisE92 Brigadier General 245 Rep 4,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA to HB iTrader: (21)	^^ I'm running 19x10's with 265's and it seems to fit the wheels just fine for me.. guess its just a matter of personal taste __________________ photos
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AU335 Colonel 192 Rep 2,443 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southeast iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	FK452's are great. Been running them for awhile and still love them. Also running 265's on my LC Dyna's 10in rear and there is a noticeable gap, but not that bad. Putting 5mm spacers and rolling my fenders tomorrow. Might change to 275s soon
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AU335 Colonel 192 Rep 2,443 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southeast iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	My gap....
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iheartsole Brigadier General 85 Rep 4,929 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	i would go with the falken 452
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TigerDejan Captain 61 Rep 919 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweden iTrader: (2)	Falken , no doubt. I had them on my last three cars...they are really good for that price.
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cheapa55 Lieutenant 28 Rep 495 Posts Drives: '07 e92 TiAg Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central CA iTrader: (1)	Sweet! I posted to Thank the OP! but you guys gave me a peace of mind on the tires. now I'm nervous about 265 vs 275 in the rear. I ordered a 265 for V710 (9.5" rear). I hope there's no gap.
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m3_love Lieutenant Colonel 334 Rep 1,991 Posts Drives: 991 C2S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	I have NT555's on my G35 coupe, the grip is just decent, however, the most obnoxious thing about it is the road noise after a while, the constant tire whine just kills it for me. I've had Fk 452 and they handle just as well, if not better than NT555 but they sure are much quieter. Good luck with your purchase. __________________ Gone but never forgotten: e92 M3 l 6MT - OEM++ e46 M3 l 6MT - OEM+ e90 M3 l 6MT - OEM++ e92 335i l Auto - the list is too long...
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