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Reason
01-24-2006, 05:42 AM
I decided to go with the Falken Azenis or Falken Ziex. I'm getting different tie dimensions. Now Instead of doing what they "recommend" I'm going with the closer diameter to stock. I will throw up numbers in the afternoon. Time for bed!!

HFSDevil
01-24-2006, 08:15 AM
If you are looking for a all sesason tire like those Ziexs, I recommend the Nitto Neogens.

http://www.nittotire.com/tires_neogen.asp

I am in Colorado and I have them on year round and they are great. Never had an issue except on ice (which to not have a prob u need studded tires) Not to mention they are V and Z rated :-D :-D

Huffer
01-24-2006, 10:45 AM
I've got mixed views on the Falken Ziex. They are certainly good value, no doubt.

I have mixed views because I've driven an 05 LGT with them on, and they were good - no hydroplane on the freeway, and around town they are pretty quiet.

However, when I installed a set of them on the girlfriends 03 Mazda 6, they make an odd "whup whup whup" noise when cornering. I have had the car aligned 3 times, and the wheels balanced and rebalanced. Tire pressures are at 34/33 (slightly higher than factory 32/32).

I think the noise is simply from a tread that is more suited to going straight, rather than around corners.

Slush and snow grip is good - better than most all-seasons I've used.

scottzg
01-24-2006, 10:54 AM
azenis and ziex are super different!

Falken luver?

Reason
01-24-2006, 01:50 PM
I think I will go with the Azenis. I always wanted to try these. I already have all season on my GT rims. It would be pointless, I don't plan on running these rims in the snow, just spring and summer.

EXP1787
01-26-2006, 07:22 PM
I think I will go with the Azenis.
Thank you for not making me post my generic... "Buy the Azenis... you won't regret it." ;)

Reason
01-27-2006, 04:46 AM
I think I might go with the Rt615 over the St115. I can get both at a good price. But $73 for a good tire is tempting.

EXP1787
01-27-2006, 09:57 AM
I think I might go with the Rt615 over the St115. I can get both at a good price. But $73 for a good tire is tempting.
My next set will be the 615s. I'll probably need to pick up some new tires after Evolution Performance Driving School again this year.

Reason
01-27-2006, 01:49 PM
Are you running the 115's now? If so how are they?

95legacy
01-27-2006, 02:37 PM
Right now my next set of summer is looking like the azenis RT615's too, I've heard a lot of good reviews about these tires.
Peace,
KYle

EXP1787
01-27-2006, 05:46 PM
Are you running the 115's now? If so how are they?
Ewwww... No. Regular all-seasons on a street-tire-classed autocross car are teh lose. I found that out the hard way. I'm running the AZENIS Sport (RT-215) on the Miata... They are pure sex- rubber included.

Reason
01-28-2006, 04:06 AM
Did you buy the 215's online? If so where.

EXP1787
02-01-2006, 12:01 PM
Did you buy the 215's online? If so where.
I got mine from a local supplier, but I would recommend discounttiredirect.com or edgeracing.com for the 215s. Edgeracing is also running a helluva deal on the 615s right now.

Huffer
02-01-2006, 12:37 PM
Vulcan tire also:
http://www.vulcantire.com/azenis_t.htm

Reason
02-01-2006, 04:27 PM
Vulcan tire also:
http://www.vulcantire.com/azenis_t.htm

Yea I looked there too Huffer, they seem to have some good prices.