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Falken 512 Side Wall too soft for big wheels?

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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 09:44 AM
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Falken 512 Side Wall too soft for big wheels?
What do you guys think?? I want to go with 245/40-18 on my new wheels but I'm worried about the side wall softness = bent rim!!!
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SgtSchulze
What do you guys think?? I want to go with 245/40-18 on my new wheels but I'm worried about the side wall softness = bent rim!!!
i have the falkens on my 19's with no problems for almost 2yrs.

the only other tire i would buy is the nitto 555.

stay away from toyo.
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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Thanks. It probably depends on quality of the wheels more than the tire. I'm going with Axis wheels, hopefully I'll be safe.
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