[Tires] Thanks to STFA, I am torn between the Falken GRBs and the ST115s.

tusca · 08-30-2005, 08:54 AM

Living, in So Cal, I am not too worried about inclimate weather. I am looking for a good all around performance tire. After doing some research, I have decided on the Falken Azenis GRB FK451 or ST115.

How many miles have those who have them put on them? Quiet? How did they wear?

Any suggestions?

Cheers

crew219 · 08-30-2005, 09:04 AM

for everyday use.

Cerveza · 08-30-2005, 09:06 AM

Shano · 08-30-2005, 09:13 AM

side walls seem pretty soft, dirve is fine and they are quiet. I just pulled a set of Avon m500's off the car. the Avons are just as quiet ride just as well, maybe even better, they don't feel floaty like the St115's and they have better handling characteristics.

I bought the st115's because they're suppose to have good tread wear life we'll have to see. I doubt they'll last much longer than the Avons.

If you leaning towads the ST115's skip them and try the Avons.

GRB's are more performance orientated than either of the above.

Chazzz · 08-30-2005, 10:33 AM

mbox · 08-30-2005, 11:28 AM

Hibiscus Red S4 · 08-30-2005, 12:36 PM

They are MUCH better than the Toyo FZ4 hp all season i had before. 300% better. They do have a much softer sidewall than the S-03s I had but are an amazing tire. Very quiet, surprisingly grippy, quiet when cornering, excellent in the rain, and seem to be wearing quite well. Also have a rim protector, would buy them again.

tusca · 08-30-2005, 12:57 PM

Shano · 08-30-2005, 01:30 PM

I currently have St115's and they are Not as good, Avons handle better and are just as quiet, and they don't float at higher speeds like the St115's. The ride is comparable if not better with the M500's.

AudiS4inCT · 08-30-2005, 02:00 PM

08-30-2005, 08:54 AM	#1
tusca Junior Member Account #: 87522 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 568	[Tires] Thanks to STFA, I am torn between the Falken GRBs and the ST115s. Living, in So Cal, I am not too worried about inclimate weather. I am looking for a good all around performance tire. After doing some research, I have decided on the Falken Azenis GRB FK451 or ST115. How many miles have those who have them put on them? Quiet? How did they wear? Any suggestions? Cheers

08-30-2005, 09:04 AM	#2
crew219 Member Account #: 74688 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,924	Do you plan on racing or tracking? If not get the ST115s, dead quiet, wear well, and sticky enough for everyday use. __________________ tyranny and anarchy are never far apart

08-30-2005, 09:06 AM	#3
Cerveza Junior Member Account #: 19621 Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 997	2nd, I loved my ST115s. Never tried Falken GRBs __________________ 2001.5 S4 6spd P-Chip Bilstein/H&R Piggie Pipes UUC VM3 18" Flik Justice RS4 Grille

08-30-2005, 09:13 AM	#4
Shano Member Account #: 44823 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,325	Just put some ST115's on my car and I'm not overly impressed.. side walls seem pretty soft, dirve is fine and they are quiet. I just pulled a set of Avon m500's off the car. the Avons are just as quiet ride just as well, maybe even better, they don't feel floaty like the St115's and they have better handling characteristics. I bought the st115's because they're suppose to have good tread wear life we'll have to see. I doubt they'll last much longer than the Avons. If you leaning towads the ST115's skip them and try the Avons. GRB's are more performance orientated than either of the above. __________________ MY01.5 S4

08-30-2005, 10:33 AM	#5
Chazzz New Member Account #: 63152 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 217	GRB's perform good, but are too noisy for me. __________________ Jeder Bloedmann faehrt 'nen Porsche, Jeder Arsch 'nen Audi Sport Nur Geniesser fahren Fahrrad, Und sind immer schneller da

08-30-2005, 11:28 AM	#6
mbox Junior Member Account #: 86816 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,725	3rd. Love my st115's and would buy them again.

08-30-2005, 12:36 PM	#7
Hibiscus Red S4 Member Account #: 57154 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,646	Have ST115 in 235/45/17 on stock Rims They are MUCH better than the Toyo FZ4 hp all season i had before. 300% better. They do have a much softer sidewall than the S-03s I had but are an amazing tire. Very quiet, surprisingly grippy, quiet when cornering, excellent in the rain, and seem to be wearing quite well. Also have a rim protector, would buy them again. __________________ Registry Logbook

08-30-2005, 12:57 PM	#8
tusca Junior Member Account #: 87522 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 568	Thanks all. I placed an order for the ST115s.

08-30-2005, 01:30 PM	#9
Shano Member Account #: 44823 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,325	None of these people have tried Avons, the Tech M500 IS a better tire. I currently have St115's and they are Not as good, Avons handle better and are just as quiet, and they don't float at higher speeds like the St115's. The ride is comparable if not better with the M500's. __________________ MY01.5 S4

08-30-2005, 02:00 PM	#10
AudiS4inCT Junior Member Account #: 48362 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 961	I can't hear my engine over the GRB's. Get the ST115's. I will when I ditch the GRBs. __________________ 2001 Silver S4 Eagle F1 GS-D3 ASP Tru-dual...

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