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Offline alantan9

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Falken 912
« on: August 11, 2008, 04:53:41 PM »
Dear all,

Anyone used this set of tyres before? Went to stamford tyres to look at some rims today and they only offer falken tyres....sianz. Wanted V8 Hankook or Bridgestone GR80....haha
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Re: Falken 912
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2008, 05:30:23 PM »
Falken tyres tend to be sticky in nature and wear out faster.

Try Leong Seng Tyres at Ubi

They are not brand specific and carry a wide range of tyres and sports rims.

If you are lucky, you may even find some almost new 2nd hand rims in tip top condition.

http://www.lstauto.com/index.php
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Re: Falken 912
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2008, 05:55:12 PM »
Oh but isit comfort tires? I wanna something like V8 or GR80. The stamford guy told me that falken 912 is quite comfortable and quiet....then i dun dare to take cos nver try before...but their rims quite nice....SSW....lol their own rims by stamford.  :D
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Re: Falken 912
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2008, 06:00:04 PM »
To me, whether it's comfort or quiet tyres, it does not make much difference, unless you are driving a Lexus LS460 or Rolls Royce where the cabin is so quiet that you can hear the tyre noise.

Latio cabin is not quiet to begin with, and any tyre noise would be eliminated by the wind and engine noise entering the cabin.
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Re: Falken 912
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2008, 06:19:40 PM »
Thanks bro.... :thumbsup:. Hmmz...then i am even more tempted to go back to Stamford to get the 17' rims and falken tyres liao...mwahahhaa. Somemore can use credit card to pay by installments. Interest free.... :yehyeh:
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Re: Falken 912
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2008, 06:55:10 PM »
alan, u might want to try asking someone who has used 912 b4, and that would be kenny59.

but as for quiet tyres, it does make a difference. I was on stock tyres first, then Michelin Preceda, then Hankook V8, the noise level has a drastic difference. Then went onto RS2, my god....the noise level shot up, then try S1 Evo, phuah....big world of difference again. Then now using V12, the noise level is noiser than the S1 Evo.


The SSW rims I've seen are mostly heavy, because in Thailand, their roads are pretty banged up. Alot of potholes. When i drove to Bangkok, i had the "pleasure" of experiencing their potholes. I even stopped at 1 rim and tyre shop in Hatyai, and realised that most, if not all the rims were solid, heavy types. But i realised that those rims were suited for their type of roads. You get a lightweight rim with low profile tyres there, they are as good as goners.

« Last Edit: August 11, 2008, 06:57:43 PM by Carmodz »
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Re: Falken 912
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2008, 08:47:18 PM »
Oh okie....but the rims that i saw at Stamford...they told me its abt 7kg for 17inch one...considered lightweight or heavy?
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Re: Falken 912
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2008, 10:14:11 PM »
Quote from: alantan9 on August 11, 2008, 08:47:18 PM
Oh okie....but the rims that i saw at Stamford...they told me its abt 7kg for 17inch one...considered lightweight or heavy?

7kg for 17" rim not bad liao lor.  :D
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Re: Falken 912
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2008, 10:28:10 PM »
Quote from: alantan9 on August 11, 2008, 08:47:18 PM
Oh okie....but the rims that i saw at Stamford...they told me its abt 7kg for 17inch one...considered lightweight or heavy?

bro, sales talk. if u thick skinned abit like me, bring a weighing scale weigh the rim! if got 7kg, i will also consider. actually im thinking of buying that 10 slim spokes like a star design rim.

btw, if anyone wants to ask whether 900gm makes a difference, i will say yes.
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Re: Falken 912
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2008, 10:32:04 PM »
Wah haha....bring weighing scale? pengz....but then i really tempted to get that 17inch rims...the only downside is i cant get V8 tires on it....arrgh. They only have Falken and St115
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Re: Falken 912
« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2008, 10:49:48 PM »
Quote from: alantan9 on August 11, 2008, 10:32:04 PM
Wah haha....bring weighing scale? pengz....but then i really tempted to get that 17inch rims...the only downside is i cant get V8 tires on it....arrgh. They only have Falken and St115

You cannot just buy the rim from them meh? Then go to Hankook for tyres lor.
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Re: Falken 912
« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2008, 10:52:08 PM »
Quote from: Jazz on August 11, 2008, 10:49:48 PM
You cannot just buy the rim from them meh? Then go to Hankook for tyres lor.

u spoke my mind bro...  :devil2:
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Re: Falken 912
« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2008, 10:53:22 PM »
Quote from: Carmodz on August 11, 2008, 10:52:08 PM
u spoke my mind bro...  :devil2:

Maybe Alan want to trade in his current rims and tyres.  :D
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Re: Falken 912
« Reply #13 on: August 11, 2008, 11:01:47 PM »
Yup i want to trade in my current rims and tyres....arrghh....how? haha
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Re: Falken 912
« Reply #14 on: August 11, 2008, 11:21:20 PM »
Quote from: alantan9 on August 11, 2008, 11:01:47 PM
Yup i want to trade in my current rims and tyres....arrghh....how? haha

buy V8 then bring to stamford change rim  :thumbsup:

that way they can makan your rim and tires hahaha
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Re: Falken 912
« Reply #15 on: August 11, 2008, 11:23:57 PM »
But i dun think our latio can fit in 4 tyres at the back? LOL
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Re: Falken 912
« Reply #16 on: August 11, 2008, 11:46:32 PM »
Quote from: alantan9 on August 11, 2008, 11:23:57 PM
But i dun think our latio can fit in 4 tyres at the back? LOL

in the boot 2, then wrap up the other 2 and place in back seat  ::)
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Re: Falken 912
« Reply #17 on: August 11, 2008, 11:58:35 PM »
u can ask how much stamford is taking in ur rims n tyres when u just buy rims from them.. ask abt those hidden cost like never use their tyre they charge how $$$ for labour and those tiny things.. if not change rims at hankook toh guan lor. there also got 17" rims and a weighing scale there for u to weigh ur rims... most important is they got installment too.....
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Re: Falken 912
« Reply #18 on: August 12, 2008, 12:12:51 AM »
Quote from: tayyw76 on August 11, 2008, 11:58:35 PM
u can ask how much stamford is taking in ur rims n tyres when u just buy rims from them.. ask abt those hidden cost like never use their tyre they charge how $$$ for labour and those tiny things.. if not change rims at hankook toh guan lor. there also got 17" rims and a weighing scale there for u to weigh ur rims... most important is they got installment too.....

their lightest 17" is 6.75kg

Wedsport TC105N

but unfortunately its a 5 hole..... :crycry:
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Re: Falken 912
« Reply #19 on: August 12, 2008, 12:17:07 AM »
.. So cannot use for Latio.    :???
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