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> Geez, not ANOTHER tire thread!, But I'm out of the loop and need tires
RoadGlue
post Jul 6 2006, 05:09 PM
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I need tires for a stock set of 4-bolt 15" Fuch wheels. Picked up my 914 yesterday and the current tires are old and mis-matched. I'm an aggressive driver, would like to do some auto-x'ing, would like for the tires to last 6 - 10k miles, prefer tires that have a stiff sidewall. My last set of Kumhos had good traction, but I lost 1/2 my steering feedback due to tirewall flex. Yuck! This car has fat torsion bars and a big swaybar in the front... I just need some good rubber!

205/55/15s are what I'm accustomed to running.

So what's the hot setup for > $100/tire?

Thanks and sorry for adding another tire thread to the other hundreds of tire threads here on the club's forum.

Randy

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post Jul 6 2006, 05:21 PM
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I really like the falken azenis


Just got a set of wheels last night with bridgestone s-02a. They were all really cheap. I'll see how those tires work out.
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post Jul 6 2006, 05:24 PM
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QUOTE(turboman808 @ Jul 6 2006, 04:21 PM) *

I really like the falken azenis


That's 2 votes for Falken Azenis. Another friend offlist recommended the same tire.

Pros/Cons?
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post Jul 6 2006, 05:30 PM
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Falkens. No need for pros' cons..LOL

How about every car in the stockish SCCA AutoX classes WON this past year at the SoloII Nationals in Topeka on Falkens?

They last. They stick. They are affordable.

They work really really well for the weight of our cars.

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post Jul 6 2006, 05:33 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Jul 6 2006, 04:30 PM) *

Falkens. No need for pros' cons..LOL

How about every car in the stockish SCCA AutoX classes WON this past year at the SoloII Nationals in Topeka on Falkens?

They last. They stick. They are affordable.

They work really really well for the weight of our cars.

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Great! Just need to know the tire's model number then - http://www.falkentire.com/ The tire shop I spoke to needed that. ST-115 ? Oh, and are you running 205/55 or 205/50 ?
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post Jul 6 2006, 05:37 PM
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It is a 205/50/15 (the tire shop will hate you..LOL) they are tough to install.

RT 615


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post Jul 6 2006, 05:41 PM
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http://www.vulcantire.com/azenis_rt615_t.htm


Of course those yokohama tires look really cool! Alot more money though.
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Never used them myself but I beleive are stock for the lotus cars.
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post Jul 6 2006, 05:48 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Jul 6 2006, 04:37 PM) *

It is a 205/50/15 (the tire shop will hate you..LOL) they are tough to install.

RT 615

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Thank you Brad!
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post Jul 6 2006, 05:52 PM
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You are welcome!

Glad to see the diehard 914 guy back into one.


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post Jul 6 2006, 05:54 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Jul 6 2006, 04:52 PM) *

You are welcome!

Glad to see the diehard 914 guy back into one.

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I have felt a bit like a fish out of water for the past year or so. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Jul 6 2006, 06:25 PM
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i just went to the falkens, 195/60 on 4 lug fuch, after a stint on potenza 205/50(RE71?). the pots were rather bulgey and hard to settle in corners. tire guys hate them on 5.5" rims. you'll prob windup in a debate with the salesman because they "won't fit". the 195s are a nice fit, nice riding tire, work well in damp conditions, and are priced right.

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post Jul 6 2006, 07:24 PM
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Iffn you ask JP, he'll say get the round ones, black if possible (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Jul 6 2006, 08:24 PM
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Another vote for the Falkens from me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Run them 39 front, 41 rear ( cold ) for the a/x. Reset before every run.



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post Jul 6 2006, 08:50 PM
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Randy, welcome back into the Brotherhood! (I'm wearing my Roadglue t-shirt as I type this.)

The downside to any 205-50s is the increased revs in every gear. I recently put 205-50-15 Bridgestone SO-3s on my 914 and while it does stick like glue and has more of a go-kart feeling the revs suck for freeway driving IMHO.
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post Jul 6 2006, 10:03 PM
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I think it depends on how you will use the car. I like Falkens (Azenis Sport RT 615), but they do have limited life and can be dangerous in the rain after about 50% of their tread life. Nothing comes close to the Falken on dry pavement. I expereinced quite a few slow leaks with Falkens compared to Bridgestones and Dunlops I have used. Probably due to tires getting sticky in summer after a few hot corners and picking up more debris than other street tires. Its a great street/AX tire.

I like the new Dunlop Direzza DZ101. This tire is cheap and looks to be a decent summer tire for the 914 with little more tread than the Falkens. Tire Rack has them on sale for $48 per tire with a $50 rebate for 4! Check them out and read buyer reviews. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?ma...tnum=05VR5DZ101

I hear the Hankook Ventus Rs2 Z212 is very close to the Falken and sometimes is cheaper.

You could be crazy like me and use Yokohama A032R softs for the street. I know people have used hard compound of the same tire for 914's. I use Kuhmo Victoracers as my dual purpose tires now.
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I will also throw in a shout for the Falkens. Great stick and pretty good durability, especially if you plan to use it as a dual purpose tire.

Also a second for not using them in the wet. Pure suicide.
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i had the rt-215's for a while. scary in the wet...... imean SCARY LOL.

great AX tires. i got 10k street miles and 3 AX's out of em (33 laps per AX LOL)
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post Jul 6 2006, 11:31 PM
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QUOTE(trekkor @ Jul 6 2006, 07:24 PM) *

Another vote for the Falkens from me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Run them 39 front, 41 rear ( cold ) for the a/x. Reset before every run.


Thanks for the advice!
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post Jul 6 2006, 11:34 PM
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QUOTE(anthony @ Jul 6 2006, 07:50 PM) *

Randy, welcome back into the Brotherhood! (I'm wearing my Roadglue t-shirt as I type this.)

The downside to any 205-50s is the increased revs in every gear. I recently put 205-50-15 Bridgestone SO-3s on my 914 and while it does stick like glue and has more of a go-kart feeling the revs suck for freeway driving IMHO.


Hi Anthony!

I'm used to the freeway revs with 205, and it's really alright since the majority of my driving is in town or around the Sonoma County back roads. I appreciate the warning though!

Cheers,
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post Jul 6 2006, 11:47 PM
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I have 2 sets of original azienis right now. Honestly I have never had problems with them in the wet. Granted I have only ran them on fwds. But everyone tells me how dangerous they are but I just never experienced it. Maybe I don't drive fast enough. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

One set is gettting pretty worn. Gonna put them back on this weekend. Run them for the next few months and maybe eat my own words HAAHA
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