I've got some rota slipstreams (15x5.5) on my 90 hatch. I was looking at picking up Falken Azenis, but this is for my DD. I drive like 50-80 miles a day for work, so I'm worried that they will wear down too quickly. Is there a more affordable solution for a similar performance experience that might wear less quickly? Or do Azenis not have a wear problem?

Any advice would be great.

 

The Falken Azenis RT-615 is a fast-wearing tire, no way around it. They typically last 10-12K miles. They are supersticky, to be sure, but rapid wear is one of the downsides. Another is that they're only so-so in the rain, and most other tires are a lot better in rain. (Florida gets a lot of rain, yes?) One other downside is that they won't be available in the 195/50-15 size your car needs until November.

Given your mileage, I would suggest you get something with a lot better treadlife. My recommendation is that you buy the Goodyear F1 GS-D3. It's excellent on dry pavement (not quite as sticky as the Azenis but it's really very very good) and it's superb in rain. It should also last a long time (maybe 25-35K miles). And if you buy by this Saturday, Goodyear is offering a $100 cash card rebate on a set of four, so instead of paying $364 (for your 195/50-15 size), it's like paying $264 (which is $66/tire).

If you can't buy by Friday, and you don't want to pay $91/tire, then I suggest you get the Kumho Ecsta SPT. Also long lasting, also excellent in the rain, and very good on dry pavement (although not as good as the Goodyear). $51/tire in 195/50-15.

 

Hmm, by saturday or friday? I can pick them up on saturday, but not by friday.

 

Hmm, just checked and it looks like this offer is useable up until the 24th. Which gives me 10 days.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jesterian &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hmm, just checked and it looks like this offer is useable up until the 24th. Which gives me 10 days. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Hmmm... That's odd. According to the Tire Rack website:

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by The Tire Rack website &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Tires must be purchased from in-stock inventory between May 21, 2006 and June 17, 2006.</TD></TR></TABLE>

But according to Goodyear's website:

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Goodyear's website &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Purchase a set of four selected Goodyear tires from May 21, 2006 to June 24, 2006 and get the limited-edition “CARS” Original Soundtrack and up to a $100 cash card. Submit a copy of the invoice** and the redemption certificate. Materials must be postmarked by July 31, 2006.</TD></TR></TABLE>

&lt; shrug &gt;