[ThunderOne]

Looking to buy some Z28 Replica wheels and I am torn between the Falken FK510s and the Conti Extreme Contact Sport. I searched the forum and didn't find much on the Falkens. Anyone have any experience with them? I would be getting 255/35 and 295/30s. I am basically on stock power (just airaid and corsas).

Thanks!

 

[random84]

I really, really like the Conti extremes

 

[Jim]

I really, really like the Conti extremes

Same here! Good traction and wear at a decent price.

 

[m13s]

+1 conti no comparison

 

[BV_Mully]

I ran the FK510s in 285/35-18 on my track 350Z and they worked well, especially for the money. I plan on running them on the V for track days. I currently have the Extreme Contact DW on the V and have no complaints.

 

[ThunderOne]

I ran the FK510s in 285/35-18 on my track 350Z and they worked well, especially for the money. I plan on running them on the V for track days. I currently have the Extreme Contact DW on the V and have no complaints.

Yeah when I searched you're the only person I could find that posted their experience with the Falkens lol

 

[Spearfishin]

Thunder, did you make a move on this decision? I have a buddy with a tire wholesale account who can get me the Falkens pretty cheap, but currently can't get the Conti's nor PS4's. Wondering if the cost savings is worth trying the FK510's.Have a trackday I'd like to attend in Oct...need to get my A/S's off before then.

 

[m13s]

I have tracked the Falkens on my 370Z race car and was meh with them.

Pros:
They last for an 8-hour endurance race with different drivers
Quiet
Predictable
Grip was OK
Price point


Con's
Wet weather grip is mediocre at best
For a 200 TW tire grip should be better
Have had some instances with 'chunking'

Conti's all the way over these (for the track) YMMV

Overall- it's not a bad tire, if the price point is the deciding factor by all means use them. If not there are other options.

 

[Spearfishin]

Thanks. Price isn't the driving factor, but I'm not in the "money is no object" position, either. I'd be at $925 +/-, all in with the Falkens. Using Tire Rack, the Conti's would be $1320 delivered and then I still have to throw my buddy a few bucks to mount and balance. So that's creeping up on a $500 delta.

I'll edit to add, my gut is that's $500 worth spending, based on your notes.

 

[MrSurly]

Related: Conti Ext contact ...SPORT or FORCE? which is more track focused?

 

[Spearfishin]

I think Force is the more "track" oriented, but they don't make it in the right sizes for a proper 4 door...

 

[m13s]

Is this for tracking or street or both ?

Take a look into the Hancook Ventus line of tires. I have used them and Liked them WAY over Falken. Better grip and not a bad street/track tire. Won't last for 8 hours in an endurance race but plenty good for track days and street driving.

 

[Spearfishin]

Is this for tracking or street or both ?

Take a look into the Hancook Ventus line of tires. I have used them and Liked them WAY over Falken. Better grip and not a bad street/track tire. Won't last for 8 hours in an endurance race but plenty good for track days and street driving.

Both, for me. But it's a weekend toy that doesn't see a ton of miles, so fast wear is not a huge concern.

 

[m13s]

Hancook or toyo R888r, forget the falkens.

 

[Spearfishin]

Hancook or toyo R888r, forget the falkens.

No front fitment for stock sedan in r888r.