New Azenis tires for STS and STX

[StevenMosley]

It doesn't show the tread wear rating or even the tread pattern, but I'm wondering if these will be the new "it" tires.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/kineticgsr/azenis615sizes2.jpg

[Gspot]

http://bob.socal.rr.com/misc/newazenis.jpg

http://www.ziptied.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1893

[MNbiker]

It looks like tire choices in STS/STX next year will be wide open. Although the new Azenis comes in some good sizes for certain cars in STS (225/50-15 in particular), it's sorely lacking in good STX sizes. I expect top STX cars will be trying lots of different tires out in '05.

-Steve

[DCM]

I can order you up Kumho Exsta MX tires from the Tire Rack. I suggest you take a look at how good these tires are.
Dwight:dancin:

[MNbiker]

Originally posted by DCM

I can order you up Kumho Exsta MX tires from the Tire Rack. I suggest you take a look at how good these tires are.
Dwight:dancin:

Yep good tires - available in some sizes not offered by Falken. Like 245/40-17.

-Steve

p.s. Dwight, I'll be hitting you up for a couple sets of tires come Spring. :)

[StevenMosley]

Originally posted by MNbiker


It looks like tire choices in STS/STX next year will be wide open. Although the new Azenis comes in some good sizes for certain cars in STS (225/50-15 in particular), it's sorely lacking in good STX sizes. I expect top STX cars will be trying lots of different tires out in '05.

-Steve

I'm suprised they didn't go with a 245/40R17. I would think this would be a fairly popular size for Evo's and Sti's since it would wider and a little shorter. I might have to go this route and skip the race rubber.

The 215/40R17 are what I run up front currently, but the 255/40R17 might be a little to big for my 17x8 rims.

[kit]

Hmm.. Yummy... My T1-S is due for replacement (if i can spin it in 3rd gear that means it's toast) and i am looking at the Azenis next year. And if i do i'm surely gonna pay you guys a visit in MOWOG.

[StevenMosley]

Look how cheap the new Falkens are. :)

http://www.vulcantire.com/azenis_rt615_t.htm

[Darryl]

Wow, I ordered 875 sets this morning!:p

I did buy mine from Vulcan tire last year, they did have the best price, better than the group buy from the guy in Milwaukee.

If Dwight can get then, better yet!

Darryl

[MNbiker]

Originally posted by Darryl
If Dwight can get then, better yet!


Fat chance....
For some reason, Falken and TireRack don't seem to like each other.

[Gspot]

I read something about the SCCA having an April deadline on new tires being "approved" or something. Is this correct, will the new tire have legality issues if its not released by then?

[MNbiker]

The SCCA rules do include a requirement that tires be generally available by April 30th to be eligible for competition. For Stock classes, there is also a requirement that at least 4 rim diameters and 6 sizes be available. This requirements is waived for ST, but a tire vendor must still be shipping at least one size by April 30th.

Actually, I think this is a good rule. It makes tire selection easier & less expensive for those of us with limited budgets, who can't afford to test every new tire that comes out.

-Steve

[Gspot]

Looks like an online vendor has just placed an order on these and expects them this month. Not sure if there'll be enough to meet 4 rim size req. but I should be ok in STX. Can't wait to see how much faster I can go on these compared to the Ecsta 712s I had.

[ITSrotary]

Taken from another forum, thought I'd pass it along:

From: "Sean (Vulcan Tire Sales)"
> To:
> Subject: Falken RT-615 Update from Vulcan Tire Sales
> Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2005 11:43:34 -0700
>
> Dear car guys and gals,
> Falken has finally let the cat out of the bag! They have supplied
> us with pricing and more specific availability on the RT-615. This
> information as well as the ability to pre-order this tire will be
> posted on our website today at 3pm EST. Go to: http://www.vulcantire.com/azenis_rt615_t.htm
> Just a bit of a warning, don't be shocked at the pricing. This tire IS
> more expensive than the old Azenis. For example a 225/45R17 will cost about
> $40 more than the old design. We assure you we are marking-up this tire
> using our standard (extra low) Falken mark-up. Also, in order to protect
> you from any fluctuations in pricing on this new tire we will be offering 30
> day price protection to anyone who pre-orders this tire. (See the link above
> for details later today)
>
> Thanks for showing interest in the new RT-615 and Vulcan Tire Sales
> and good luck racing this season.
>
> Thank you,
> Sean
> Vulcan Tire Sales
> www.vulcantire.com


Steve

[Blue03CivicSi]

Originally posted by ITSrotary


Taken from another forum, thought I'd pass it along:

From: "Sean (Vulcan Tire Sales)"
> To:
> Subject: Falken RT-615 Update from Vulcan Tire Sales
> Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2005 11:43:34 -0700
>
> Dear car guys and gals,
> Falken has finally let the cat out of the bag! They have supplied
> us with pricing and more specific availability on the RT-615. This
> information as well as the ability to pre-order this tire will be
> posted on our website today at 3pm EST. Go to: http://www.vulcantire.com/azenis_rt615_t.htm
> Just a bit of a warning, don't be shocked at the pricing. This tire IS
> more expensive than the old Azenis. For example a 225/45R17 will cost about
> $40 more than the old design. We assure you we are marking-up this tire
> using our standard (extra low) Falken mark-up. Also, in order to protect
> you from any fluctuations in pricing on this new tire we will be offering 30
> day price protection to anyone who pre-orders this tire. (See the link above
> for details later today)
>
> Thanks for showing interest in the new RT-615 and Vulcan Tire Sales
> and good luck racing this season.
>
> Thank you,
> Sean
> Vulcan Tire Sales
> www.vulcantire.com


Steve


Anyone want to take bets as to whether Vulcantire.com is going to crash at 2pm? :p

[Gspot]

In case it does crash..

195/60R14 86H ** Late Feb. 601 $78 Qty.
205/50R15 89W ** Late March 603 $92 Qty.
205/40R16 83W ** Late Feb. 605 $89 Qty.
205/40R17 84W ** Late Feb. 606 $102 Qty.
215/40R17 87W ** Late Feb. 607 $116 Qty.
255/40R17 94W ** Late Feb. 609 $152 Qty.
225/45R17 94W ** Late Feb. 612 $147 Qty.
245/45R17 99W ** Late March 613 $152 Qty.
225/40R18 92W ** Mid Feb. 614 $159 Qty.
235/40R18 95W ** Late Feb. 615 $164 Qty.
245/40R18 97W ** Late June 616 $168 Qty.
255/40R18 95W ** Late March 617 $177 Qty.
225/45R18 91W ** Late Feb. 618 $168 Qty.
275/35R18 95W ** Mid Feb. 621 $218 Qty.
*these are just the sizes coming out 1st qtr.
With the higher prices, I may have to go with the Kumhos.

[MNbiker]

..or even the old Falkens. The new sizes suck big-time. NO 225's in 14" or 15"? Guess I'll be getting something else for the white beast to use on the street.

[AlexL]

Originally posted by MNbiker


..or even the old Falkens. The new sizes suck big-time. NO 225's in 14" or 15"? Guess I'll be getting something else for the white beast to use on the street.
Click the link. ;)

225/50R15 95W *** 1st Qtr 2005

[MNbiker]

Originally posted by AlexL
Click the link. ;)

225/50R15 95W *** 1st Qtr 2005

I've been told the 225/50-15's aren't going to happen - at least this Spring. This status could change, but the fact that this size isn't even listed on the Falken website anymore is a bad sign....
http://www.falkentire.com/updates/615_micro_sizes.htm

[shane86]

I've been hearing mixed things, so can someone clear this up: Are they going to kill off the RT-215?
Nowhere on the net i've been has a straight answer.

[Gspot]

everything I've seen says "definitely yes"

[miata#37]

The level to which Falken raised the price of those things starts to make the old Toyo RA-1 start to look appealing. I'd even say the victoracer, but they could be a little scary if you got caught in the rain.

[esper]

I love my azenis'

But at that price, I'm looking at kumhos for my next set. Sheesh, that's too much of a price increase, especially since they won't let me buy the old ones anymore.

[1/2mv^2]

Wow, I had already decided to not get Azenis for my next set of tires (now that I have race tires), because of the noise and the weight. But, this seals it for sure.

[MNbiker]

Yeah, I decided to get some Yokohama ES-100's on my street wheels for the Miata. 225/50-15's were <$80 each from Dwight.

-Steve