For all you Falken Azenis RT615's user. Since these tires got discontinued, what have you guys been using for replacement that would offer both price and performance?

 

isn't there a RT615k now? I hear the compound is supposed to be better. Haven't a lot of people moved to RE01, Star Specs, etc.?

 

RE01 has been replaced by RE11

Nitto NT05, Z1 star spec and RE11

 

+1 for the nt-05's


I have had them on for a 2 months now and they have been great....and they are also the cheapest out of the three

 

I switched from stock Advans to Star Specs and with every day they wear in I like them more. I would highly recommend them, but I can't compare them to the other tires listed.

 

Hmmm, Yeah i check the site for those Falkens and its been replace with the K's And they say its suppose to be even better then the oldies.

I guess I could try some RE01s or NTs and see how it is. Thanks for all the info guys.

 

Can anyone here who has run both the RE01 and the RE11 tell me if they notice a difference on the newer tire?

 

They have the NEW RT615 now.
So i don't think they're discontinued yet.

The NEW RT615k have a better compound then the older RT615s.
I guess the new ones supposedly last a bit longer and have better time laps.

If you want something that does the same "work" as the RT615, the NT05s are up there.
OR if you want something better, NT01s or R888s will do the job.

 

Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec's. Only 135 a tire from Tire Rack (plus, they won a Car and Driver comparison last year)

 

I picked up a set of Kuhmo Ecsta XS form Neal@the Tire Rack. Might want to consider them, particularily if you autox. Very sticky. Highest lateral G's in there class. Comparable price.

 

+1^ not a good DD tire tho... bad wet traction what are you using the tire for? DD autox, drag? etc

 

Me? DD, autox, occasional drag. I'm not going to pushing them to much on the street as I'd rather save the tread for the track. Wet pavement not bad, heavy rain at high speeds, not a great idea. Fine, if you drive sensibly in those conditions. I'm hoping to get around 15k on them.

 

You may want to consider Hankook V12 Evos.

 

I did, but I wanted something more competetive for autox.

 

yup, they came out with the RT615K