Har har, another tread thread. (Search is down, Bbasso, get off my back!)

Check out my next tire:
http://www.hankooktireusa.com/pdf/uploads/Z212.pdf

It appears to be a Azenis competitor.

Best part, it's available in 205/45 R16!

Here's the sizes that might fit an ITR:
195/50R15
205/50R15
205/45R16
215/45R16
225/45R16
...
215/40R17
235/40R17
...

That's it. Pretty new tire, I dunno if anyone has these yet.

 

Ain't purdy enough for bbasso anyway. No color matching stripes like the scorchers. He's a ricer now rememba?

 

Hmm...215/45/16...perfect for my JDM 16's. Hard to find other 215/45's, since the RE-010's are ultra-expensive, and the older 215/45 Azenis are almost disco'ed.

Anyone use these yet?

 

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They're getting some hype here:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=845661

and here:
http://www.sccaforums.com/cgi-...4;p=0 (Thread posts from July until this month, read pg. 2 too)

Apparently, "some" people have these in-stock or en route. They're brand spanking new. Discount Tire is listing them, I didn't check availability there myself.

 

Okay, from my understandings, a 205/45/16 would have better turn-in compared to a 215/45/16 correct? But I am still confused on why Honda offered 215/45's as original equiptment on the JDM 16's.

Would it behoov me to choose a 205/45 or 205/50 for my JDM 16's? Or should I stick with the same size Honda chose for the wheel, a 215/45?

I know I strayed slightly OT, but I'm bored.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92TypeR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Okay, from my understandings, a 205/45/16 would have better turn-in compared to a 215/45/16 correct? But I am still confused on why Honda offered 215/45's as original equiptment on the JDM 16's.

Would it behoov me to choose a 205/45 or 205/50 for my JDM 16's? Or should I stick with the same size Honda chose for the wheel, a 215/45?

I know I strayed slightly OT, but I'm bored. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Tire diameter, 195/55R15: 23.44 inches
Tire diameter, 205/45R16: 23.26 inches
Tire diameter, 215/45R16: 23.62 inches

OK, so they're all within a couple of tenths of an inch diameter from one another. If the 215's won't rub (they shouldn't unless you're slammed or running a strange offset, which you aren't), I'd run them.

The recommended rim width for the 205/45's is 6.5-7.5". 215/45 is 7-8".

I would personally run the 215's if I were you. More tire is More better.

-Chris

 

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I would personally run the 215's if I were you. More tire is More better.

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Thats what I was telling myself. And since I am not going to be using these for anything other than on the street (thats what track shoes are for), a wider tire might suit me better for my few and far between mAdd tiGht st33t laUnChES!

~w00t~
Marshall

 

Hey guys just a heads up the Falken R-615 will be offered in a 215/45/16 also sometime end of march begining of april. I will need a new set since my current
azenies are nearing there end.

 

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Now?, I always have been...

 

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I don't think so. http://www.falkentire.com/upda...s.htm

Chris, how much is this 205/45/16?

Aaron -who had 195/60/15 cheap, soft, nice riding all-seasons put on the R Saturday.

 

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Aaron -who had 195/60/15 cheap, soft, nice riding all-seasons put on the R Saturday. </TD></TR></TABLE>
$81.


From Discount Tire Direct:

Size Price

195/50ZR-15 82W DSB $64.00

205/45ZR-16 83W DSB $81.00

205/50ZR-15 86W DSB $78.00

205/50ZR-16 87W DSB $79.00

205/55ZR-16 91W DSB $78.00

215/35R18 XL 84Y DSB $126.00

215/40R17 XL 87Y DSB $103.00

215/45ZR-16 86W DSB $84.00

215/45R17 XL 91Y DSB $97.00

225/40R18 XL 92Y DSB $142.00

225/45ZR-16 89W DSB $87.00

225/45R17 XL 94Y DSB $110.00

225/50ZR-16 92W DSB $82.00

235/40R17 XL 94Y DSB $104.00

245/45ZR-16 94W DSB $95.00

245/45R17 XL 99Y DSB $118.00

 

Oooh, very fair for 16" tires. 215/45 is only $3 more.

 

I e-mailed Falken and they said they were not going to offer the 215/45/16 at first but now they are. They said they should be available end of march beginning of april. I'll post the e-mail they responded to me when I get home. Sorry this is off topic but figured I'd offer the info for those looking for a 215/45/16.

 

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some sizes be available this week...
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195/50ZR-15 82W DSB $64.00 </TD></TR></TABLE>

Wow, I wonder what wholesale is on that!

 

Yeah, the Z212 have been long awaited and our booking inventory is due in April.
The 205/50r15 will sell for 111$ Canadian, well below the RT615 price.

I should be driving down to Expo on these babies.

 

It looks like I can't get the Z211 in my size (225/45R17)... bastards... but I'm definitely getting the Z212 for the street.