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CJB_MCS · Dec 14th, 2007, 01:53 PM

Hi Guys

I am looking to replace the runflats on the front of my MCS. I am thinking about the Falken 452 205/40/17 as a replacement as they seem to get good reviews and are reasonably priced. Can anyone on here vouch for their performance? and also, does the fact that they have a depth of 40 instead of the standard 45 of the runflats cause any problems? Does it cause any issues with the speedo being inaccurate? just so you know, i am keeping the runflats on the back for now..........

cheers

C

MINIAC · Dec 14th, 2007, 03:15 PM

When buying two new tires, they should be mounted on the rear:

Where to Install New Pairs of Tires?

Mixing runflat and standard tires is NOT recommended:

Mixing Tires

Richard Crofts · Dec 14th, 2007, 03:25 PM

I ran 215/40 falken 452 and they were 3mph under the speedo. Therefore when speedo said 60 the GPS showed actual speed as 57. 205/45 will give you accurate (well as accurate as stock speedo can be) readings. 205/45/17 is stock tyre size so will be no need to adjust speedo reading.

I now run 215/45 nankangs and apart from being a bit less grippy they are pretty goods to

Dec 14th, 2007, 01:53 PM	#1
CJB_MCS Mini Nut Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 18 Offline	Falken 452 205/40/17 Hi Guys I am looking to replace the runflats on the front of my MCS. I am thinking about the Falken 452 205/40/17 as a replacement as they seem to get good reviews and are reasonably priced. Can anyone on here vouch for their performance? and also, does the fact that they have a depth of 40 instead of the standard 45 of the runflats cause any problems? Does it cause any issues with the speedo being inaccurate? just so you know, i am keeping the runflats on the back for now.......... cheers C

Dec 14th, 2007, 03:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 8,672 Online	When buying two new tires, they should be mounted on the rear: Where to Install New Pairs of Tires? Mixing runflat and standard tires is NOT recommended: Mixing Tires

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Dec 14th, 2007, 03:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 3,174 Offline	I ran 215/40 falken 452 and they were 3mph under the speedo. Therefore when speedo said 60 the GPS showed actual speed as 57. 205/45 will give you accurate (well as accurate as stock speedo can be) readings. 205/45/17 is stock tyre size so will be no need to adjust speedo reading. I now run 215/45 nankangs and apart from being a bit less grippy they are pretty goods to

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