sticky tires --> kick up more dirt?

[johnny_d]

Hi guys,

I just had my FK-452s installed on the new wheels and I noticed that i've been hearing a lot more dirt being kicked up into the rear wheel wells. Is this normal because I didn't notice that with the OEM wheels. I guess they're stickier and throw up more dirt? I might go buy some of the rubber stuff to spray onto the wheel well then?

[generic808]

The rock sounds are caused by the wider, more aggressive tread pattern. It's normal for performance tires to be louder than OEM tires. I think the FK's are awesome tires! How do you like them so far?

[R1Wolf]

Turn your stereo up, you won't hear it anymore!

[shift_mikey]

Any NEW set of tires, that i've had on any of my vehicles, tend to kick up more debris but only for a short time.

[johnny_d]

Eric,

yea, I figured it's 1 inch wider so it kick up more dirt so far, the ride quality has not degraded at all. It seems to be as bumpy as stock haha. I have yet to try sharp corners yet