New Azenis RT215
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New Azenis
I was checking out the new Option2 mag and there was a press release on the 'New' Azenis RT215. As of July 25, seems that the 'new' version went on sale in japan. Not sure if this will come to the US though. From what I can gather, the only change is the tyre compound. It uses a new "AZ Compound" for better:
- handling
- response
- wear
available sizes are same as before:
245/40ZR18 205/50R16 87V 205/60R15 91H
255/40ZR17 225/50R16 92V 175/60R14 82H
215/45ZR17 205/55R16 89V 195/60R14 86H
225/45ZR17 205/50R15 85V
235/45ZR17 195/55R15 84V
245/45ZR17
215/45ZR16
- handling
- response
- wear
available sizes are same as before:
245/40ZR18 205/50R16 87V 205/60R15 91H
255/40ZR17 225/50R16 92V 175/60R14 82H
215/45ZR17 205/55R16 89V 195/60R14 86H
225/45ZR17 205/50R15 85V
235/45ZR17 195/55R15 84V
245/45ZR17
215/45ZR16
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Re: New Azenis (yoshi234)
Hell yeah, finally I can get the azenis for my integra type R (RSX) jdm rims. I need the 215/45r17. sweet ***!!!.. Does anyone know if you can import these tires? pm me if you have information guys. thanks.
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Re: New Azenis (Zygspeed)
What's the treadwear rating?
195/55R15 is not available anymore
check this out though
'old' azenis vs 'new' azenis = 1.45 sec laptime improvements
yshi - who recommends everyone learn japanese
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Re: New Azenis (thk)
I highly doubt that they are going to use 2 different tread compounds for the 2 different markets...could be done though, but from what I remember they were having trouble keeping up with demand, which leads me to believe that they will change their entire Azenis line to reflect the new compound for better shipping logistics...damn it, marketing stuff again...that's what happens when you work at a Sales and Marketing firm
Austin
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Re: New Azenis (yoshi234)
I'm calling BS on the lap times. 1.45 is a HUGE change on a course under 2 minutes. I mean, like ridiculously big.
I'm guessing they took the worst lap time of the old compound compared to the best time of the new one, or the times were on different days. Something doesn't add up here.
Warren
I'm guessing they took the worst lap time of the old compound compared to the best time of the new one, or the times were on different days. Something doesn't add up here.
Warren
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Re: New Azenis (warren)
I find it hard to believe also but here's the pertinent test info:
Test date: March, 2002
Track: T1 Ciruit
Test car: Domestic (JDM) FR layout w/ 3000cc engine
Weather: Sunny, 19.5ーC
Track Temp: 26.0ーC
Tyre size: 235/45R17(front) / 255/40R17(rear)
Wheel size: 17x8 (front) / 17x9 (rear)
Tyre Pressure: 230kPA (front & rear)
Driver: 1 driver
Test date: March, 2002
Track: T1 Ciruit
Test car: Domestic (JDM) FR layout w/ 3000cc engine
Weather: Sunny, 19.5ーC
Track Temp: 26.0ーC
Tyre size: 235/45R17(front) / 255/40R17(rear)
Wheel size: 17x8 (front) / 17x9 (rear)
Tyre Pressure: 230kPA (front & rear)
Driver: 1 driver
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Re: New Azenis (yoshi234)
I'm gonna have to go with the alltime favorite trick of sandbagging. Just a bit.
I have no doubt that they improved the compound, but 1.45 seconds is ridiculous.
Warren
I have no doubt that they improved the compound, but 1.45 seconds is ridiculous.
Warren
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Re: New Azenis (Mr.Sha007)
DAM no 15's!
245/40ZR18 205/50R16 87V 205/60R15 91H
255/40ZR17 225/50R16 92V 175/60R14 82H
215/45ZR17 205/55R16 89V 195/60R14 86H
225/45ZR17 205/50R15 85V
235/45ZR17 195/55R15 84V
245/45ZR17
215/45ZR16
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Re: New Azenis (yoshi234)
nice
was thinking of getting the old azeni size 195/55R15 but seeing this you never know if they come to the usa but something tells me if it is that good then
was thinking of getting the old azeni size 195/55R15 but seeing this you never know if they come to the usa but something tells me if it is that good then