 Falken Azenis, Rate 'em |
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| Trekkor |
 May 29 2004, 11:37 PM
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I do things...  Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California  |
205/50/15.
I just put the tires on my stock steel wheels on the car and ran it very hard out in the back roads today. Really nice upgrade. The turns that usually howl and squeal are now quiet and tight. Used to run Yokohama YK 420's. The steering is especially responsive, too. For $87 each, mounted, out the door I'm happy and ready to get nuts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) I'm currently running at 35 psi. I wonder how 32 would feel? Someday... I'll put the tires on a lighter wheel. |
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| Part Pricer |
May 30 2004, 03:34 AM
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Believe everything I post Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,825 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Danbury, CT Member No.: 35  |
I'm happy with them so far. I'll have better feedback for you later today after I get back from the AX. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/MDB2.gif)
I'm running 29 PSI. |
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| crash914 |
May 30 2004, 05:06 PM
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its a mystery to me Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 17-March 03 From: Marriottsville, MD Member No.: 434 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
great on the track in the rain....I run 28lbs...
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| Trekkor |
May 30 2004, 05:17 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Here's how they look on the black painted stock steels.
I don't mind the look so much. Kinda stock car/ track car feel? Attached image(s) 
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| Trekkor |
May 30 2004, 05:19 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
This tread pattern is FREAKY (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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| Aaron Cox |
May 30 2004, 05:53 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
how does the 50 series do with the geareing on the freeway? where did you buy them from? i want some falkens!
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| Part Pricer |
May 30 2004, 05:58 PM
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Believe everything I post Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,825 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Danbury, CT Member No.: 35 |
I just got in from running my first AX with the Azenis. In a word, "Awesome".
I ran 29 lbs front and rear. I made one adjustment to the car after the first two runs. I found the back end to be a little too sticky and I couldn't rotate the car the way I wanted to. Luckily, I've got adjustable Konis all around. Normally, I run the rears at Full-Soft. I adjusted them a half-turn towards Firm and it made a world of difference. I missed taking first in class by less than 1/10 of a second. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) |
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| Part Pricer |
May 30 2004, 06:02 PM
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Believe everything I post Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,825 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Danbury, CT Member No.: 35 |
QUOTE(acox914 @ May 30 2004, 06:53 PM) how does the 50 series do with the geareing on the freeway? where did you buy them from? i want some falkens! That's the one thing I don't like. Going to the 50 series tire raised the rev level considerably for highway cruising speeds. However, I've got another set of tires and wheels that I put on the car when I'm not heading to an AX. |
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| Aaron Cox |
May 30 2004, 06:04 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
arg.... i want the falkens, but they dont come in 205/55's. arg.... the quest continues! whats a good aggressive street tire similar to falken azenis?
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| ChrisReale |
May 30 2004, 06:07 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
QUOTE(acox914 @ May 30 2004, 04:04 PM) arg.... i want the falkens, but they dont come in 205/55's. arg.... the quest continues! whats a good aggressive street tire similar to falken azenis? The Potenza SO-3's, but they cost much more than the Aziens, about $118 each from TireRack.com But they do come in 205-55-15 |
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| Aaron Cox |
May 30 2004, 06:17 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
thanks...i should mention at a comparable price (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| Trekkor |
May 30 2004, 07:06 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
These tires came from Discount/America's Tire.
Less than a week to get 'em . If you look carefully at the picture of the tread pattern, you can tell that 35 psi is WAY too high. The outside edge of the tire is not getting wear ( or heat ) I'll try 29 psi on my private 3.3 mile vineyard lap (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) |
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| Aaron Cox |
May 30 2004, 07:38 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
i found em for 62 dollars online... how long will they last on the street? i think im sold!
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| CaliWRX |
May 30 2004, 07:40 PM
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MattR sucks at life!!!! Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 12-May 04 From: Newport Beach/San Diego, CA Member No.: 2,060 |
I have Falken Azenis 225/45/17 on my WRX. They are really sticky. They make a lot of noise cornering also. I am very satisfied with them. For the price they can't be beat. I have yet to drive them in the rain...the tread pattern kind of scares me for that sort of driving!
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| ChrisReale |
May 30 2004, 09:01 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
QUOTE(trekkor @ May 30 2004, 05:06 PM) I'll try 29 psi on my private 3.3 mile vineyard lap (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) Yea, and Im going to be right behind you....Lucky bastard (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Trekkor |
May 30 2004, 09:49 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
vineyard lap (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) ...there are some great little runs in these hills. Anyone coming to Napa?
1. Dry Creek rd 2. Redwood rd/Mt Veeder 3. Old Sonoma rd to Dealy to Henry to Buhman to Old Sonoma rd ( my vineyard lap ) 4. Trinity Grade 5. Coombsville to Wild Horse Valley 6. Lake Berryessa loop I could go on all day... |
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| Trekkor |
May 30 2004, 10:00 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Anyway, back to the tires.
The America's Tire guys had a real time mounting these things. It took 3-4 of them 30 minutes to get it done. They are so stiff they couldn't get the beads to seat. They were pounding (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) and jumping (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) Finally they had to put one of 'em in " THE CAGE". A metal enclosure wher they attach a remote air hose on the tire and then over inflate the tire until the bead seats...PAPPP! The cage is supposed to prevent death when the tire accidentally explodes from massive over inflation. "Do not try this at home, we're professionals". |
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| airsix |
May 30 2004, 11:12 PM
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I have bees in my epiglotis Group: Members Posts: 2,196 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Kennewick Man (E. WA State) Member No.: 266 |
QUOTE(trekkor @ May 30 2004, 08:00 PM) Finally they had to put one of 'em in " THE CAGE". A metal enclosure wher they attach a remote air hose on the tire and then over inflate the tire until the bead seats...PAPPP! The cage is supposed to prevent death when the tire accidentally explodes from massive over inflation. "Do not try this at home, we're professionals". Growing up one of my friend's family owned a tire shop. When they couldn't get a bead to seat they'd spray an ample amount of starting fluid (ether) into the tire and around the bead. Then they'd stand back and throw a match at it. BOOM! ...And, 'Ta-Da' , bead seated. Worked every time. (Don't try at home) -Ben M. |
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| Mueller |
May 31 2004, 12:14 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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CaliWRX,
are the WRX wheels 7" or 8" wide??? |
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| CaliWRX |
May 31 2004, 01:14 AM
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MattR sucks at life!!!! Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 12-May 04 From: Newport Beach/San Diego, CA Member No.: 2,060 |
QUOTE CaliWRX, are the WRX wheels 7" or 8" wide??? They are 7.5 inches wide. I could probably fit 235's on them without rubbing but I didn't want to chance it. |
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