I've been on these tires since March and love them. I've put 7000+miles on them. One day at the dragstrip and 2500+ miles on a road rally. I'm going to suspect that with my 3rd gen miata the wear will be less than that of a car closer to twice my weight. They have held up really well. They do meh in really wet conditions but dry and damp conditions have been wonderful. In the time I've own this car I've never smelled the clutch but have with these tires, on really sticky surfaces, hooning the shit out of it.
Just ran with this on Pacific raceway on a mostly stock nd2 mx-5 with only sway bar and front brake caliper upgrade. Went 1:46!! These are as grippy as some guys in a strip club. Perfect weather condition
Just something I thought I would mention. Treadwear index does NOT transfer from tire manufacturer to tire manufacturer. It doesn't work that way. You can only compare tire's treadwear from the same manufacturer. As that number is just how it is wearing down compared to the test tire they used while they were developing the tire. So 200 treadwear would mean it lasts twice as long as that test tire they used (100 treadwear being the test tire from which they pull that last treadwear number that ends up on the tire that is in the store). So pulling it all together it would mean that 200 treadwear from Toyo (for example) is not the same as 200 treadwear from Michelin tires or Falken tires or whatever. :) So in this case you could compare treadwear of other Falken tires and not any other manufacturer.
Just thinking, putting a wider rear tire might increase rear traction, but that also might cause some understeer. Maybe go up to the 295 in the rear but also go up to 275 in the front.
Realistically we need a 295 all around on the Mullet. Maybe even 305. The car seems to like wide rubber. Agreed that a narrower front than rear would likely induce some understeer. We're generally big fans of a square (same size all around) setup on front engine rear-wheel drive cars like this.
295's are tight up front but with the right offset wheel they can fit without modding the fenders. 305's get really tough to fit, but it has been done. Vorshlag did a ton of wheel and tire testing on their S197 track car and published all the results on their forum. Really in-depth stuff, if you're interested.
David Pratte Hi! sorry for highjacking the discussion but I remember you recomending 255 all around on the FRS. Is that completely functional? I'm thinking of rumning 245s on my BRZ but since it will be mainly street driven I don't want poke or extreme camber
Used to have the normal 615Ks, it was ok for lapping but for Time Attack it was far too slow. This one might be better but seems like it wouldn't be fast enough still. Anyhow, R-Comps or nothing for me now, tired of overheating street tyres.
where can i get tires this wide with the same or close to the same tread pattern that are not just track tires. im getting tired of just racing and then the next step is all season. where did the summer tires go? summer doesnt need to mean track tires. i want wide tires that have lots of tread and not much water gaps and that last as long as a typical tire. if i drive my car only in the summer but not ever on the track, i still want it to be wide with tread. not a rain tire, i dont drive it in the rain or on the track. where is that tire? please and thank you.
Have you guys got a tyre that you'd recommend that are grippy but also good on wear? I plan to get 235/35/19 tyres for my upcoming turbo LS1 build that will primarily be a street car.
Anyone have any comment on the comfort level of these tires and road noise in general? Planning on running these as a pure street setup and prefer some comfort and the grip.
Just put 255/40-17 on 8" wide rims on my supercharged 14 FRS. Take a bit to break in for a commuter, had them on a week and went to first twisty road today. They gripped great, but the FRS can still skip the tail end when pushed hard and staying on the throttle. Front end grip made this pretty easy. Loving them so far. Checked tires afterwards and I'm still scuffing off the molding marks in the tread zone. That surprised me a bit, but it's a light car respective of what weight car usually runs a tire this wide.
I hope you put on wider wheels and tires as well. 235mm width tires on 17 or 18 inch rims should be perfect. But even if you don't, these tires alone should make a nice improvement in handling.
well winter is nearly over, so it is time to service and clean my convertible for spring and summer. so the celica will have to wait until next winter now. so they will have plenty of time to shoot vids before i will be following their lead or not.
*Installed and tires balanced perfectly as we all know some MT's do and some dont.💡💡 **allabout.wiki/Falken** These look amazing and perform just the same. Not to loud not to quiet. Love the look, would recommend.*
I've been on these tires since March and love them. I've put 7000+miles on them. One day at the dragstrip and 2500+ miles on a road rally. I'm going to suspect that with my 3rd gen miata the wear will be less than that of a car closer to twice my weight. They have held up really well. They do meh in really wet conditions but dry and damp conditions have been wonderful. In the time I've own this car I've never smelled the clutch but have with these tires, on really sticky surfaces, hooning the shit out of it.
How many miles did you get out of it btw?
Omg this would be an awesome series! Do tire on track reviews!!!
And quickly becoming very expensive lol. Sizes...width...profiles...different brands...but great idea
Terry Hsiao naw just the compounds to see how they do for heavy and light cars. See which ones do well and which ones flop out for performance to cost
Just ran with this on Pacific raceway on a mostly stock nd2 mx-5 with only sway bar and front brake caliper upgrade. Went 1:46!! These are as grippy as some guys in a strip club. Perfect weather condition
You guys gotta test the RT660
Just something I thought I would mention. Treadwear index does NOT transfer from tire manufacturer to tire manufacturer. It doesn't work that way. You can only compare tire's treadwear from the same manufacturer. As that number is just how it is wearing down compared to the test tire they used while they were developing the tire. So 200 treadwear would mean it lasts twice as long as that test tire they used (100 treadwear being the test tire from which they pull that last treadwear number that ends up on the tire that is in the store).
So pulling it all together it would mean that 200 treadwear from Toyo (for example) is not the same as 200 treadwear from Michelin tires or Falken tires or whatever. :) So in this case you could compare treadwear of other Falken tires and not any other manufacturer.
Also very good in the wet in my opinion of 8 months used
Your "How To Build A Rotary Engine" video is always taunting me in the "Up next." PLEASE DO MORE ROTARY CONTENT!!!!!!
We actually just shot a rotary video yesterday :D
Sweet!! Talk about reading the viewer(s?) minds :D RUclips could definitely benefit from more quality rotary content.
TheForcedinductn you should have been there yesterday, that FD was tight!!
And dav, nice talking to ya :)
Good rippin' in the Vette! 1:15 is hauling the mail. Did you used to have the green FRS? Man, sorry I didn't clue in on that yesterday.
Speed Academy thanks man, but it was a 15.99, gotta practise more!!
And yes, the green brz was mine 😂
Just thinking, putting a wider rear tire might increase rear traction, but that also might cause some understeer. Maybe go up to the 295 in the rear but also go up to 275 in the front.
Realistically we need a 295 all around on the Mullet. Maybe even 305. The car seems to like wide rubber. Agreed that a narrower front than rear would likely induce some understeer. We're generally big fans of a square (same size all around) setup on front engine rear-wheel drive cars like this.
David Pratte Yeah more tire anytime is nice, can a 295 fit up front though.
Im sure there might be some clearance issues with that
295's are tight up front but with the right offset wheel they can fit without modding the fenders. 305's get really tough to fit, but it has been done. Vorshlag did a ton of wheel and tire testing on their S197 track car and published all the results on their forum. Really in-depth stuff, if you're interested.
David Pratte Hi! sorry for highjacking the discussion but I remember you recomending 255 all around on the FRS. Is that completely functional? I'm thinking of rumning 245s on my BRZ but since it will be mainly street driven I don't want poke or extreme camber
Used to have the normal 615Ks, it was ok for lapping but for Time Attack it was far too slow. This one might be better but seems like it wouldn't be fast enough still.
Anyhow, R-Comps or nothing for me now, tired of overheating street tyres.
What tire pressure are you running with these tires?
2024 September wants to know.
Dead set, the mullet is dynamite, its what lead me to speed academy...pride of the fleet.
where can i get tires this wide with the same or close to the same tread pattern that are not just track tires.
im getting tired of just racing and then the next step is all season. where did the summer tires go? summer doesnt need to mean track tires. i want wide tires that have lots of tread and not much water gaps and that last as long as a typical tire. if i drive my car only in the summer but not ever on the track, i still want it to be wide with tread. not a rain tire, i dont drive it in the rain or on the track. where is that tire? please and thank you.
Last time I was this early the S14 was working
That was a long time ago! :P
get working on it again, been awhile
Cant wait for project s14 again!
So much this!
whys car so much shakeing,is steering wheel good
Sorry if I missed it but what size are the wheels? Thanks
Is the sidewall as stiff as it looked and what air pressure did you use?
Where is project grips14??
It's about to become our main focus at the shop. Lots to do!
Nice to see another Mullet video
Yes I have these and love them
I truly thought you guys were done with the mullet mustang.
andrew fox Done modifying it.
Mullets are timeless.
We shot this same day as the final Mullet track test. Next mullet video you see is a For Sale one :D
Speed Academy any hints for the price you want? Just curious.
Im sad to watch it go 😓
Have you guys got a tyre that you'd recommend that are grippy but also good on wear? I plan to get 235/35/19 tyres for my upcoming turbo LS1 build that will primarily be a street car.
Anyone have any comment on the comfort level of these tires and road noise in general? Planning on running these as a pure street setup and prefer some comfort and the grip.
Just put 255/40-17 on 8" wide rims on my supercharged 14 FRS. Take a bit to break in for a commuter, had them on a week and went to first twisty road today. They gripped great, but the FRS can still skip the tail end when pushed hard and staying on the throttle. Front end grip made this pretty easy. Loving them so far. Checked tires afterwards and I'm still scuffing off the molding marks in the tread zone. That surprised me a bit, but it's a light car respective of what weight car usually runs a tire this wide.
Tire shredding, let's go!
Sup with the ISF in the background though
Can Dave rip the drag strip next time? I bet he knows how to bang gears
Are those Konig Hypergrams?
No those are enkei GTC05 RRs
Any Porsche 930 content coming soon?!?
Yup, we shot an episode last week.
Speed Academy very niceee
Is plus a letter?
derek belanger yes sir
Mustang ❤
Can't wait to get these tires for my FRS !
Rookie To Pro hahahaha frs what a shit slow car
Dayvonne Dawkins you must drive something super fast 👏🏾 !
I hope you put on wider wheels and tires as well. 235mm width tires on 17 or 18 inch rims should be perfect. But even if you don't, these tires alone should make a nice improvement in handling.
they really need a new tread pattern
Nice!
Dave, you shouldn't hold the shifter like that, not good for the linkages.
tires rack falken azenis track
Got them on my ABARTH 2018 500 - awesome speed - i burn ferraris
295? No way, you need at least 315/30-18 square on that beast.
Yassssssssss
JAM TIME!!!
only started watching this channel for the celica build. i may resub one day
not anymore unsubbed
lol you're about to miss a month straight of Celica episodes.
yes i read that tale too, well it's august 16th and the episodes have been rivetting
lol they got pushed back a bit. First one's on the 22nd. Anyway, enjoy the Internet. It's full of surprises.
well winter is nearly over, so it is time to service and clean my convertible for spring and summer. so the celica will have to wait until next winter now. so they will have plenty of time to shoot vids before i will be following their lead or not.
these tires are too cheap, it's worrisome.
*Installed and tires balanced perfectly as we all know some MT's do and some dont.💡💡 **allabout.wiki/Falken** These look amazing and perform just the same. Not to loud not to quiet. Love the look, would recommend.*