I can't decide which one should I get, because they have the same price here. Which one is better to go with my JDM ITR 16" wheel? Which one will last longer (street use only) ? Pls give me some advise, thanks in advance !!

 

I'm pretty sure that the T1-S will last longer than the Azenis, and if that is your main concern along with it only being used on the street, then I would go for the Toyos.

 

I had the T1-S before and now I have the Azenis (for only two days though). My comments on both:

- The T1-S will last longer than the Azenis (At least twice as long) but the Toyo is also more expensive, for the price of 4 Toyos you get 6 Azenis EDIT : Just reread your post to realise that you can get both for the same price, the Toyo is more expensive around here.
- The T1-S is more comfortable but less communicative than the Azenis. You feel every cracks with the Azenis
- The Azenis is more noisy than the Toyo. But honestly, I don't really ear them more than the Toyos
- The dry grip is much better with the Azenis including a stiffer sidewall
- The wet grip will be superior with the Toyos, that is really one of their strength.

The Toyo is a better all around street tire. However, the Azenis is a more hard core dry tire that can also be use at the track.

If you don't matter the rough ride, the little extra noise and to have to be careful on the wet go with the Azenis.

George


[Modified by ITR00-816, 5:59 PM 4/7/2002]

 

Thanks for the reply !!

I'll probably go for Toyo T1-S for steet and go Azenis on stock rim for track, and I hope 205 is wide enough to protect my wheel !!

 

T1-S is very quiet (like SP8000, SP9000, RE010..etc) when new. When they are about half way through, it gets a bit noisy like the A520 when new. I love the T1S (except for the "softer" sidewall) and I paid less than $550 mounted for 215/40/16. But the softer sidewall is actually a good thing for my 12kg/8kg coilover spring rate.