Falken 452's!

[Digger]

Feel like a bit of a naive guinea pig on this one!

Having purchased and fitted new Falken tyres on my previous 328i and 540i without issue I have ordered a set of Falken 452 tyres for my 6+ !!

Not only may this go against perceived wisdom but I have gone for 275/30R19 96Y XL all round.

Firstly just wanted to discover if anyone has had a negative experience (Nobbly or otherwise) with the fitment of these specific tyres on the oem rims?

Secondly if there is no knowledge out there am I better off NOT fitting these and going for the known 275 Vred Ultrac Sessanta, or better yet just stick with plain 255's, if only to stay safe, warranteed & insured?!

[bilko1]

I'd get rid of the knobbly for piece of mind, even though there may be clearance when you fit them and at the correct pressure, if you get a puncture the tyre will distort and possibly get ripped to shreds. I think someone on here had this happen.

[Digger]

I need educating! Where exactly is Ol' Knobbly located? Is it front nearside? Wheel turned in?

[bilko1]

Both sides on the front top suspension. Picture here http://audisrs.com/ftopic14511-15.php

[Daveperc]

Or here



It's the extra "lump" at the top of the curved suspension arm where it bends over the top of the tyre.

Dave

[RS6Steve]

As above, watch the nobly bit. May have lost tyres at speed because of it. Ask MoRS6+!!!!!!!!

Check your tyre fitment carefully... My 255 only just miss it,,,,

[Digger]

You wearing 20" Steve? 30 profile?

[RS6Steve]

Nope. Only on 19"....

[mrjrd]

@Bilko1
Sorry to thread hijack, but wow those C6 alloys look the doggys danglies on the C5 saloon. http://audisrs.com/ftopic14511-15.php
Has anyone got a pic of the Avant with the same rims? Would be very tempted if they look even half as good as on the saloon.

[bilko1]

Theres a few around i found this one http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=85735 some more here http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=79142 and some more knobbly bit woes here http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... c&start=15

[mrjrd]

Bizarre but I think the C5 Saloon looks better with the C6 alloys than the Avant, couldn't tell you why though.
Hijack over, carry on.. .. .. .. ..

[Digger]

As above, watch the nobly bit. May have lost tyres at speed because of it. Ask MoRS6+!!!!!!!!

Check your tyre fitment carefully... My 255 only just miss it,,,,

My inquiring mind is hypothesizing by how much in mm's a tyre's diameter might expand, at prolonged high speed, on a warm day, and thus slightly raised tyre pressures and warmer, suppler rubber. Is this when knobbly most enjoys coming out to play?