Do Falkens Run Bigger than usual

FriedIceCream · 08-10-2005, 09:53 AM

do they run bigger than they say? I heard this through a friend because I want falken st115 235/45/r17 but he said they run wider than my current advan a046 235/45/r17.

is this true? do falkens run rider than other brandnames with the same sizing numbers?

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mrbell · 08-10-2005, 11:09 AM

Well, in general falkens may run wider, but I think that's more the old RS Sports and the new RT615s
I have ST115 in 215/45/17 and unfortunately they're WAY narrower than any other 215 I've seen. I should have gone 225...

Uncle Scotty · 08-10-2005, 03:36 PM

.....I'd go with a 235/40.....much better gearing advantage

Samirr76 · 08-10-2005, 04:34 PM

I have 225-45-17 Falken ST-115 and they are quite a bit narrower than most other 225-45 tires i have seen. However some of the other Azenis models run wider than average. Depends on which Falken Azenis model. Theres like four different Falken Azenis'

FYI I am going 235-40-17 next time. Wider tread AND better gearing.

express_wagon · 08-10-2005, 09:29 PM

i def know the RT215 ran wide, the stock size ones look just as meaty as the 225/50/16 rs2's i have now.

FriedIceCream · 08-11-2005, 07:48 AM

thanks for info!

i also have to have this wrapped around 17x8 wheels.

Ace009 · 08-11-2005, 09:27 AM

Go 245/40/17 and the brand wouldn't matter anymore.

yarX · 08-11-2005, 05:21 PM

i have the st115 in 235/40/17. just wondering what psi they should be, not for track or anything just "spirited" driving on the street. what's everyone else running?

Uncle Scotty · 08-11-2005, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yarX

i have the st115 in 235/40/17. just wondering what psi they should be, not for track or anything just "spirited" driving on the street. what's everyone else running?

...start at 37F/35R....add a pound or 2 at a time, to both ends, until they are obviously too hard....and then back off 2-3psi

....usually 40-41F/37-38R works great.

subieworx · 08-12-2005, 09:03 AM

The ZE512's run extremely narrow.

Drift Monkey · 08-17-2005, 10:22 AM

Um...like I said (his friend) don't get the ST115s. I'm telling you, get 245/40/17s ST115s. It's the closest to stock ratio as well....235 is such an odd size..

Uncle Scotty · 08-17-2005, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drift Monkey

Um...like I said (his friend) don't get the ST115s. I'm telling you, get 245/40/17s ST115s. It's the closest to stock ratio as well....235 is such an odd size..

....IF......if you have a wide enough wheel.....and 8" wheel is gonna be the narrowest wheel that you could think of using for the 245/40

08-10-2005, 09:53 AM	#1
FriedIceCream Scooby Guru Member#: 84154 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Katy,TX Vehicle: 2005 Mom's Altima Crusty Silver	Do Falkens Run Bigger than usual do they run bigger than they say? I heard this through a friend because I want falken st115 235/45/r17 but he said they run wider than my current advan a046 235/45/r17. is this true? do falkens run rider than other brandnames with the same sizing numbers? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-10-2005, 11:09 AM	#2
mrbell Scooby Specialist Member#: 1871 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2.5RS Blue Ridge Pearl	Well, in general falkens may run wider, but I think that's more the old RS Sports and the new RT615s I have ST115 in 215/45/17 and unfortunately they're WAY narrower than any other 215 I've seen. I should have gone 225...

08-10-2005, 03:36 PM	#3
Uncle Scotty NASIOC Supporter Member#: 16200 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: OK Houston we have an Uncle	.....I'd go with a 235/40.....much better gearing advantage

08-10-2005, 04:34 PM	#4
Samirr76 Scooby Guru Member#: 4835 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Fl33tw00d, PA Vehicle: 2003 Baja 5MT Yellow w/ 220,000 miles	I have 225-45-17 Falken ST-115 and they are quite a bit narrower than most other 225-45 tires i have seen. However some of the other Azenis models run wider than average. Depends on which Falken Azenis model. Theres like four different Falken Azenis' FYI I am going 235-40-17 next time. Wider tread AND better gearing.

08-10-2005, 09:29 PM	#5
express_wagon Scooby Specialist Member#: 68346 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Vehicle: 1996 LC 1996 960 Estate	i def know the RT215 ran wide, the stock size ones look just as meaty as the 225/50/16 rs2's i have now.

08-11-2005, 07:48 AM	#6
FriedIceCream Scooby Guru Member#: 84154 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Katy,TX Vehicle: 2005 Mom's Altima Crusty Silver	thanks for info! i also have to have this wrapped around 17x8 wheels.

08-11-2005, 09:27 AM	#7
Ace009 Scooby Specialist Member#: 70353 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago Vehicle: 2004 WRX PSM	Go 245/40/17 and the brand wouldn't matter anymore.

08-11-2005, 05:21 PM	#8
yarX Scooby Newbie Member#: 85335 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Flagstaff/Tucson Vehicle: 2004 WRX WRB	i have the st115 in 235/40/17. just wondering what psi they should be, not for track or anything just "spirited" driving on the street. what's everyone else running?

08-12-2005, 09:03 AM	#10
subieworx Scooby Guru Member#: 47769 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC	The ZE512's run extremely narrow.

08-17-2005, 10:22 AM	#11
Drift Monkey Scooby Specialist Member#: 41227 Join Date: Aug 2003 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston, TX Vehicle: 2005 Legacy 2.5GT Garnet Red Pearl	Um...like I said (his friend) don't get the ST115s. I'm telling you, get 245/40/17s ST115s. It's the closest to stock ratio as well....235 is such an odd size..