Which Tire to Choose? - #1 Car Club In Kitchener - Waterloo - Cambridge

**boosted_sentra** · 02-11-2007, 10:00 PM

I'm getting ready to purchase a new set of tires for my Nismo's and thought it would be a good idea to get some opinions. In the past I've ran Falken Azenis ST-115 (loved them, too bad they are discontinued) and Dunlop FM901 (worst tire in the world).

This tire will serve as my daily driver (15,000km a year) plus at least 2-3 track days, and at least 4-6 drag strip days. I'm planning on tossing them at the end of the year.

Option 1.
BF Goodrich G-force T/A KDW
Size: 235/40/17

Pro: Good for the wet and dry conditions, all around pretty solid tire.
Con: Not really a true performance tire, at least I don't think it'll hold up at the track as good as I would like it to.

Option 2.
Falken Azenis RT-615
Size: 235/40/17

Pro: As close as it gets to max performance without sacrificing too much.
Con: Tread wear??? Not sure how this tire will perform on a day to day basis.

Also, I'm pretty sold on the 235/40/17 combo, but if anybody has any suggestions in terms of the sizing and other tires, please share. Also keep in mind I'm putting down close to 300whp and need something decent that's going to stick.

Thanks
Jaksa

**nissannx** · 02-11-2007, 10:11 PM

GoodYear Eagle F1 Es D3s are the tire I've run this past year. I've been pleased. Held up nice. With what you describe, you should consider getting some dedicated track tires!

**blkrx7** · 02-11-2007, 10:37 PM

615's

Paul

**Polska_01** · 02-12-2007, 04:32 PM

drag radials

**Fez** · 02-12-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Polska_01

drag radials

^agreed lol

sry i have no experience in street tires but my decision would be the second if u are going to scrap them at the end of the year whats there to loose.?

i think id go with Yokohama's personally, but i never ever had a street tire before its either all season or offroad tire....

**rough** · 02-12-2007, 09:59 PM

top ones for sure.
sick tires

**MX3Autozam** · 02-13-2007, 12:27 AM

there both good choices, but i'd say the azenis rt615's
thsoe are what i ahve planned for mine!

**khunt0012** · 02-13-2007, 12:59 AM

Azenis IMO. Best performance you can get.

I had mine on for a couple months this summer and didn't really notice a ton of wear.

**Jimmy** · 02-13-2007, 02:29 AM

azenis for sure, that's what's on the civic, they are really an amazing tire

**S13GG** · 02-13-2007, 09:14 PM

never used either, but I loved the G-force KD. I have heard the KDW make quite a bit of road noise.

**viperssaturn** · 02-13-2007, 09:57 PM

Falkens for sure!! The KDW's arent as good as they say in the rain.

**boosted_sentra** · 02-18-2007, 11:43 PM

I'm personally more of a falken fan than any other tire, so I think the 615's will be ordered shortly.

**Bananaclipper** · 02-20-2007, 08:43 PM

if u plan on tossing them get the 615's they are sick.

**kula55** · 02-26-2007, 12:39 AM

Falken Azenis RT615 for sure. Or you could try something like the Toyo Proxes RA-1. You'll probably get one season out of the 615's. If you get more, make sure you take them off when it starts to get cold, they're NOT a cold tire.

**5.0L Miata** · 03-09-2007, 10:15 AM

I'm looking at RT-615's for my Miata also, but am concerned about tread life. Anyone have experience with these? I drive about 20,000kms a season...will I get a season out of them?

**04CamrySE** · 03-10-2007, 07:24 PM

how long would u guys say the falkens would last ? if they are used for just normal driving ..eg not hard accel and easy on the brakes... jw because im looking to get rims and might get the falkens to go with them

**Opel_Driver** · 03-11-2007, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04CamrySE

how long would u guys say the falkens would last ? if they are used for just normal driving ..eg not hard accel and easy on the brakes... jw because im looking to get rims and might get the falkens to go with them

why would you get an expensive tire if you drive like a grandma?

**Bro Kass** · 03-11-2007, 01:04 PM

I've had the old style Azenis and they lasted me a season. One thing I did notice with the falkens was their 225's are wider than other 225's I've had.

**Jimmy** · 03-12-2007, 12:07 PM

for people wondering about treadware, if you have any sanity at all on the road, and aren't beating them up at auto slalom's then you definitely should get the year out of them

**GT_GREG** · 03-14-2007, 02:46 AM

ive run both in a variety of sizes and they both act about the same.

track grip with the kdw is GREAT. even in the wet. (i lapped a rained out cscs event for hours with the kdws in my silvia with no issues) got a full summer out of them with not much tread wear.. id easily get another season.. and thats with 2 lap days and daily driving

the rt615 is also a fantastic tire with good tread wear, and good wet grip as well (way better than the first gen azenis rt215) ill be running a 255 40 17 on my gtr this year so well see just how long they last..

Greg

02-11-2007, 10:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
boosted_sentra VM Member Posts: 838 Location: Kitchener-Waterloo Join Date: Mar 2005 Ride: 2001, Nissan Sentra Fav Mod: sr20det Class: Street	Which Tire to Choose? I'm getting ready to purchase a new set of tires for my Nismo's and thought it would be a good idea to get some opinions. In the past I've ran Falken Azenis ST-115 (loved them, too bad they are discontinued) and Dunlop FM901 (worst tire in the world). This tire will serve as my daily driver (15,000km a year) plus at least 2-3 track days, and at least 4-6 drag strip days. I'm planning on tossing them at the end of the year. Option 1. BF Goodrich G-force T/A KDW Size: 235/40/17 Pro: Good for the wet and dry conditions, all around pretty solid tire. Con: Not really a true performance tire, at least I don't think it'll hold up at the track as good as I would like it to. Option 2. Falken Azenis RT-615 Size: 235/40/17 Pro: As close as it gets to max performance without sacrificing too much. Con: Tread wear??? Not sure how this tire will perform on a day to day basis. Also, I'm pretty sold on the 235/40/17 combo, but if anybody has any suggestions in terms of the sizing and other tires, please share. Also keep in mind I'm putting down close to 300whp and need something decent that's going to stick. Thanks Jaksa ------------------ 2001' Nissan Sentra sr20det GTiR SAISAN TUNED... www.b15sentra.net \| www.sr20forum.com \| www.roastedpavement.com/forum \| www.teamshift.net

02-12-2007, 09:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
rough Super Moderator Posts: 2,746 Join Date: Jan 2005 Ride: 1976 Datsun 280Z Fav Mod: Class:	top ones for sure. sick tires ------------------ Life can change with every breathe, and it can end before the next. Datsun 280z- awaiting LS1 install to be the LSZ of my dreams Mods to come:224/224 cam, valvesprings, hardened pushrods, hugger headers, P&P TB, LS6 intake, loud pipes What you didn't hear me? or you didn't understand?

02-13-2007, 12:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
khunt0012 VM Member Posts: 2,378 Location: At the Bar Join Date: Dec 2004 Ride: 1994 Honda Accord / 1991 Honda Civic Si Fav Mod: H22 Swap Class: Street	Azenis IMO. Best performance you can get. I had mine on for a couple months this summer and didn't really notice a ton of wear. ------------------ Kyle 1994 Honda Accord EX H22 - Summer 1991 Honda Civic Si - Winter

02-13-2007, 02:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jimmy VM Member Posts: 4,195 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Dec 2003 Ride: 1993 Honda Civic Fav Mod: ITR Swap Class: Strip	azenis for sure, that's what's on the civic, they are really an amazing tire ------------------ 93 Civic hatchback, ITR powered, boltons 185whp with a new 1/4 mile time coming very soon. PM me for your oil spraying needs!

02-13-2007, 09:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
S13GG VM Member Posts: 837 Location: K-W/Wasaga Join Date: Jun 2004 Ride: 1989 USDM Silvia --1995 240SX (Kouki converted) Fav Mod: SR20DET or Z32 brakes Class: Street	never used either, but I loved the G-force KD. I have heard the KDW make quite a bit of road noise. ------------------ SR20DET Tuned by BLITZ Yeah thats right, BLITZ MA-F@CK@ I didn't get the nicky HARDCORE for nothing

02-11-2007, 10:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
nissannx VM Member Posts: 63 Join Date: Oct 2006 Ride: NX1600 Fav Mod: Class:	GoodYear Eagle F1 Es D3s are the tire I've run this past year. I've been pleased. Held up nice. With what you describe, you should consider getting some dedicated track tires!

02-11-2007, 10:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
blkrx7 VM Member Posts: 905 Location: K-Town Join Date: Mar 2004 Ride: 1992 Powerwheels Fav Mod: Class:	615's Paul

02-12-2007, 04:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Polska_01 VM Member Posts: 1,016 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Jan 2005 Ride: 1995 del sol SI Fav Mod: Brembo Brakes Class: Street	drag radials

02-13-2007, 12:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
MX3Autozam VM Member Posts: 3,013 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Join Date: May 2004 Ride: 93 MX3 Precidia Fav Mod: KLZE,Greddy Exhaust Class: Strip	there both good choices, but i'd say the azenis rt615's thsoe are what i ahve planned for mine!

02-13-2007, 09:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
viperssaturn VM Member Posts: 55 Location: Hamilton Join Date: Aug 2006 Ride: 2002 Saturn SC2 Fav Mod: new car Class: Street	Falkens for sure!! The KDW's arent as good as they say in the rain.

02-18-2007, 11:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
boosted_sentra VM Member Posts: 838 Location: Kitchener-Waterloo Join Date: Mar 2005 Ride: 2001, Nissan Sentra Fav Mod: sr20det Class: Street	I'm personally more of a falken fan than any other tire, so I think the 615's will be ordered shortly. ------------------ 2001' Nissan Sentra sr20det GTiR SAISAN TUNED... www.b15sentra.net \| www.sr20forum.com \| www.roastedpavement.com/forum \| www.teamshift.net

02-20-2007, 08:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
Bananaclipper VM Member Posts: 452 Join Date: Mar 2005 Ride: 2002 Nissan Sentra Fav Mod: Class:	if u plan on tossing them get the 615's they are sick. ------------------ \'02 Nissan Sentra

02-26-2007, 12:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
kula55 VM Member Posts: 44 Join Date: Feb 2007 Ride: 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX Fav Mod: VF34, JDM STi adjustables Class: All Out	Falken Azenis RT615 for sure. Or you could try something like the Toyo Proxes RA-1. You'll probably get one season out of the 615's. If you get more, make sure you take them off when it starts to get cold, they're NOT a cold tire.

03-09-2007, 10:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
5.0L Miata VM Member Posts: 403 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Aug 2005 Ride: 1995 Mazda Miata Fav Mod: 5.0L V8 Class: Street	I'm looking at RT-615's for my Miata also, but am concerned about tread life. Anyone have experience with these? I drive about 20,000kms a season...will I get a season out of them? ------------------ 1995 Mazda Miata - 5.0L HO V8, T5, 7.5" T-bird Diff with LSD, custom 2.5" exhaust and headers, 225hp, 300lb ft of torque, 2,500lbs

03-10-2007, 07:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
04CamrySE VM Member Posts: 249 Join Date: Feb 2006 Ride: 2004 Toyota camry Fav Mod: Class:	how long would u guys say the falkens would last ? if they are used for just normal driving ..eg not hard accel and easy on the brakes... jw because im looking to get rims and might get the falkens to go with them

03-11-2007, 01:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
Bro Kass VM Member Posts: 245 Location: Cambridge Join Date: Mar 2005 Ride: 1995 Eagle Talon Fav Mod: Class:	I've had the old style Azenis and they lasted me a season. One thing I did notice with the falkens was their 225's are wider than other 225's I've had.

03-12-2007, 12:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
Jimmy VM Member Posts: 4,195 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Dec 2003 Ride: 1993 Honda Civic Fav Mod: ITR Swap Class: Strip	for people wondering about treadware, if you have any sanity at all on the road, and aren't beating them up at auto slalom's then you definitely should get the year out of them ------------------ 93 Civic hatchback, ITR powered, boltons 185whp with a new 1/4 mile time coming very soon. PM me for your oil spraying needs!

03-14-2007, 02:46 AM	#20 (permalink)
GT_GREG VM Member Posts: 158 Location: markham Join Date: Sep 2005 Ride: 1989 nissan skyline Fav Mod: Class: Strip	ive run both in a variety of sizes and they both act about the same. track grip with the kdw is GREAT. even in the wet. (i lapped a rained out cscs event for hours with the kdws in my silvia with no issues) got a full summer out of them with not much tread wear.. id easily get another season.. and thats with 2 lap days and daily driving the rt615 is also a fantastic tire with good tread wear, and good wet grip as well (way better than the first gen azenis rt215) ill be running a 255 40 17 on my gtr this year so well see just how long they last.. Greg

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