 Falken Azenis, 262 miles in the rain? |
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| qa1142 |
 Oct 20 2004, 04:33 PM
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Whiplash  Group: Members Posts: 1,514 Joined: 1-June 04 From: Lake Zurich, Illinois Member No.: 2,140  |
Anyone have "experience" with with running these in the wet?
What will I be dealing with if I drive them in the rain? |
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| Aaron Cox |
Oct 20 2004, 04:40 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 drove mine in the rain this week. they are ok in the rain, not optimum but okay. they handle great until you hit deep water- then they hydroplane easily....
they handle great and still stop fine when wet. i "tested" them in an abondoned parking lot today..... they are predictable...i now know when they will break loose in the wet |
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| seanery |
Oct 20 2004, 05:09 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
it's not raining here!
not gonna either -lalalala i can't hear you lalala--- (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Brad Roberts |
Oct 20 2004, 08:22 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Thanks for that info AAron. I had NO data on them in the rain. I tested Kuhmo autoX tires in the rain this past sunday.. they also worked well as long as the puddles wherent too deep.
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| Aaron Cox |
Oct 20 2004, 08:23 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 |
QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Oct 20 2004, 07:22 PM) Thanks for that info AAron. I had NO data on them in the rain. I tested Kuhmo autoX tires in the rain this past sunday.. they also worked well as long as the puddles wherent too deep. B no prob..... my test session was "interesting" READ: having way too much fun |
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| Brad Roberts |
Oct 20 2004, 08:34 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
I have somebody (this evening actually) looking at tires right now. I only have one AutoX'er who has ran 95% of the events this year on Falkens with about 1000 miles of daily driving. His are well worn but still working VERY well. He is almost down to the treadbars. He was the first person to put them on a 914 that I'm aware of almost 2 years ago now (before the car was drivable)
I like them. They seem to last VERY well and perform on the AutoX course almost as well as the Kuhmo's. B |
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| Aaron Cox |
Oct 20 2004, 09:26 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 |
and at half price (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| grantsfo |
Oct 21 2004, 04:43 AM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
I'm running Falkens on my 914 and my commute car. I think their grip is better than most street tires on damp roads as long as there isnt any standing water. They definitely are more prone to hydroplaning. I have felt them float a couple of times in deeper standing water. I have over 6000 street miles on these tires and really like them so far. They are very easy to live with on the street if you take it easy in heavy down pours.
I have heard horror stories about these tires, but I suspect problems stem from worn tires and inexpereinced drivers going too fast for conditions. |
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