Falken Azenis (two thumbs and and two toes up)
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Falken Azenis (two thumbs and and two toes up)
HOLY CRAP!!!
I bought these in 225 45 17 for my fronts. I still have Kuhmo Ecsta's in the rear. 260 mounted and balanced
These tires are amazing for the price. My test was a banked 180 degree corner. Previously with the kuhmo's i could take it at 45mph in second gear and the car would be understeering like a bitch. Today, it was the most amazing thing. I approached the corner like i normally do except for some reason I kept it in 3rd gear. As I apex, I notice that there is no squeal and the car isn't going towards the outside wall. I gave it the rest of the pedal and the most unexpected thing happened. As my reflexes itched to correct for understeer, the sensors installed in my butt and in the back of my neck notified me that the rear end of my car was coming out. Yes folks my front tires have enough grip to turn my car around a 180 degree corner without slipping. Soo much grip, that the rear tires couldn't keep up under full throttle in 3rd gear at 60mph.... I... I can't believe I power slid my car around this corner.
I'm still amazed at how good these Falkens are. I orderd a pair for the rear on the same day that I ordered the fronts, but i have to cook off these kuhmo's first. I completely recommend these tires for very aggressive driving.
I bought these in 225 45 17 for my fronts. I still have Kuhmo Ecsta's in the rear. 260 mounted and balanced
These tires are amazing for the price. My test was a banked 180 degree corner. Previously with the kuhmo's i could take it at 45mph in second gear and the car would be understeering like a bitch. Today, it was the most amazing thing. I approached the corner like i normally do except for some reason I kept it in 3rd gear. As I apex, I notice that there is no squeal and the car isn't going towards the outside wall. I gave it the rest of the pedal and the most unexpected thing happened. As my reflexes itched to correct for understeer, the sensors installed in my butt and in the back of my neck notified me that the rear end of my car was coming out. Yes folks my front tires have enough grip to turn my car around a 180 degree corner without slipping. Soo much grip, that the rear tires couldn't keep up under full throttle in 3rd gear at 60mph.... I... I can't believe I power slid my car around this corner.
I'm still amazed at how good these Falkens are. I orderd a pair for the rear on the same day that I ordered the fronts, but i have to cook off these kuhmo's first. I completely recommend these tires for very aggressive driving.
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My old car had Falken Zeix tires, and they changed the dynamic completely! I had to slow to 20-25 to take the road by my house (old car was a buick) and then when the tires were put on, I could take it at 40-45!
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After living with the Falken Azenis for a year, here are my observations.
If you autocross, they are the hot ticket for street touring/STX. You can use them in Stock or street prepared as well, but true "stickies" like Kumho Victoracers or Hoosiers will be better.
On the street: Noisy, and harsh ride. They stick like yesterday's bubblegum as long as the temp is above 50 and it isn't raining. My 91 NA coupe gets squirrely in the rain above 70. That seems to be the hydroplane point for them.
Make sure your alignment is right, this much rubber will tramline and follow grooves like a hound dog on a trail. If your toe isn't at 0 or 1/8 toe-in, you'll have a handful. Same applies if you're running serious negative camber. (If you're doing this, the tires won't last more than a season, but at <$70 each, you can probably afford new ones every year.) I bought mine through www.tires.com. They shipped free, but check their deals. I only wish they offered a 225-50-15. Sizing is kinda hit or miss.
Great summer tires though. The 205-50-15's make the speedometer read about 4-5 mph high, compared with the factory 205-60-15s.
If you autocross, they are the hot ticket for street touring/STX. You can use them in Stock or street prepared as well, but true "stickies" like Kumho Victoracers or Hoosiers will be better.
On the street: Noisy, and harsh ride. They stick like yesterday's bubblegum as long as the temp is above 50 and it isn't raining. My 91 NA coupe gets squirrely in the rain above 70. That seems to be the hydroplane point for them.
Make sure your alignment is right, this much rubber will tramline and follow grooves like a hound dog on a trail. If your toe isn't at 0 or 1/8 toe-in, you'll have a handful. Same applies if you're running serious negative camber. (If you're doing this, the tires won't last more than a season, but at <$70 each, you can probably afford new ones every year.) I bought mine through www.tires.com. They shipped free, but check their deals. I only wish they offered a 225-50-15. Sizing is kinda hit or miss.
Great summer tires though. The 205-50-15's make the speedometer read about 4-5 mph high, compared with the factory 205-60-15s.
