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 　 　

 

Nice Find!! I want!! Ashame the US gets ripped all the time!

 

if it did hopefully it will come in 15" sizes too

 

sizes are listed above

 

With the way the regular azenis sell, i dont see a need to import these over..unless they discontinue the sports and decide just to sell these.

 

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.

 

What's the treadwear rating?

 

was the old one (or current one we have here) available in this size too?

 

not treadwear is listed on the jdm site

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

 

They must be a "bit" softer!
The regular/older ones were around a 200.

 

Kanji makes my eyes bug out.

And cool find. Too bad we get everything at a later date or not at all.

 

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

 

No arguments with that!

Thanks Yoshi for the update!

 

 

 

What does this mean? Lasts longer? Wears more evenly? Doesn't chunk?

 

Still no 225/45R16!!!!

 

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 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

 

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

 

DAM no 15's!

 

There are 15's available. Reading for comprehension I think the ITR forum guys call it??
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 　 　

 

Awesome find!

Chris, who will shortly have "regular" Azenis on his kaa....

 

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

 

wtf why wont they make a 205/40 or 205/45 in 16" ?