Falken 205/40/ZR17 grip problem...

**adza33** · 21-04-2006 01:47 PM

Hey guys,

I bought some new rims (ANZ 17" Titanium White) rims and it came with Falken 205/40/ZR17 tyres, now whenever i drive in the wet it locks up alot easier than it normally did, even turning into corners it loses grip also, even accelerating a little into a corner, no chance, just spins and aquaplains....

Are these the tyres or somethin else?? The brake adjustment maybe?? Or just a crap tyre? i finally get my license back in 3weeks so i wanna be real safe in the wet....i've almost had 2 accidents due to this...

Any idea's??

Adam

**r`Geno** · 21-04-2006 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by adza33

i finally get my license back in 3weeks so i wanna be real safe in the wet....i've almost had 2 accidents due to this...

Any idea's??

Adam

It's your tyres, they're not suitable in the wet.

But let me get this straight, you're getting your licence back in 3 weeks and don't wont to get into an accident before then?

**adza33** · 21-04-2006 01:56 PM

lol, i'd like to test a few tyres in the 3 weeks i have left b4 i get out on the roads in traffic, right now for the past 6months i have been driving around in my neighbour hood only. dont wanna risk anything too serious.... so just the tyres then.....damn...do u recommend something similar but also very good in the wet??

Adam

**rossirider** · 21-04-2006 07:56 PM

what falkens are they?

**PaZzMaN-R** · 21-04-2006 08:13 PM

i got a set of 215's they got a reputation for aquaplaining in the wet... i havnt experienced this yet thankfully. found them to be ok for the first 3 laps around wakie then after that shit. also ended up using 2 front tyres. backs r fine tho. only used them for about 1500km before the track and not heavy driving

**adza33** · 22-04-2006 01:32 AM

other than this description Falken 205/40/ZR17 , i dont know what else......

**B18C VVTi** · 22-04-2006 02:52 PM

They ZE-326's by any chance?
I got those in the same size and they do the exact same thing. Two of my buddy's said they're most probably the tires. I aquaplaned in them on a slight incline when just taking off normally. So I never rev near 2k in first when it rains. And yes, they dont grip at all. Mine tends to lose front end traction on low speed cornering or long bends.

**BiLL|z0r** · 22-04-2006 03:42 PM

I had that size Falken's on my Lancer and they were the shittest tyre I've ever used. Aquaplane everywhere, wheel spin in the dry (in an auto 1.8ltr mind you). It's the tyre man, I'd take em back and say they are unsafe.

**adza33** · 22-04-2006 04:35 PM

damn straight.....as soon as im allowed back on the road straight to tyrepower!!

and yeah they are ZE-326's...

lots of people told me it was just new hence why they weren't gripping, so i thought ok i'll wear them in...then summer came and i lost my license so i really didnt get a chance to keep testing them out...ohh wellz, can sum1 recommend a similar yet better grip tyre?? just to give me a starting point??

Thanks for all the help...
Adam

**BiLL|z0r** · 22-04-2006 05:27 PM

I also used Yokohama's which weren't too bad. My Euro is due for tyres in the next month or so and I'm gonna try the Hankook's. Heard some good reviews, especially for the price.

**rossirider** · 23-04-2006 09:35 AM

Those are the ones!, Tempe specials. They are tonka tires, pretty much made out of plastic!
They lasted me forever cuz they were so hard. Do you want something to last long or have grip? cuz you can't put those 2 words in the same sentence.

**adza33** · 23-04-2006 01:02 PM

I guess i'd rather waive durability and go with having a better grip, i rarely smoke em up anyway so they should last me for a while.....ohh well, now i better sell them... anyone wanna buy them?? lol, just kidding... i'll see if i can trade them in and get a new lot....

thanks for all the help!

Adam