in a 205/50/15 witch tire is the best best one. price and noise factor does not matter. i drive my car like it should be driven and i love to take corners fast. i was going to go with the s-o3's but then i started to read about the aezinas and they look like a great tire to. what shold i get?


[Modified by Vampyre, 10:05 PM 10/22/2002]

 

Never had any experience with the Azenis but I hear they are good tires for that price. I have the So-3's and they are ****** awesome tires. Best tires I have ever bought.

 

If money doesn't matter:
S-03

 

Azenis aren't nearly as good in the rain as S-03's. I just took my 195/50 s-03's to gingerman. It was cold, so they didn't overheat, but they blistered over pretty good, but I did not lose traction all day. They held very nicely considering what they are. All in all, I was overly impressed. Now, that does not mean they are a good idea for track use. But, it is all I had and luckily the temp was low. I have a feeling at high track temps these tires would practically melt.

Around town, i love the s-03's. If they are for street use, why not save big money and get the 195/50s? If you need 205/50 for whatever reason, it is hard to pass on the affordable Azenis... but in my opinion the s-03's are a better all around street tire (i.e., hot/cold, rain, etc).

 

195/50/15 they make it in that size? i thought the smallest size they came in was the 205 50 15. ok so witch would be a better size to go with 195 50 15 or the 205 50 15. will the 195 50 cause the mph to be off like the 205 does?

 

i dont care about the rain azeins

 

Even if the Azenis were the same price as the stock 010's I'd take the Azenis, I love them, to date they are the best tires that have been on my car (and also the cheapest!). However I have not yet tried the S03's.

 

this is what i have been getting there both a great tire and there seems to be no definate the best one.

 

Does it rain a lot where you live?

If yes, then A: buy the S03's
If no, then B: buy the Azenis and save some $$

 

195/50-15 S-03

$79 a tire....

the speedo reads 3% fast with 195/50-15's. I don't know about 205/50-15's, but my guess is that it is around 2% too slow on the speedo. Just checked the tire size calc. 205's will be 1.6% too fast on the speedo. In my opinion, both of those are insignificant.

 

ok i think i am going to get the s-03 in the 205/50/15.

 

FYI - From what I've heard, 205's will give you slower turn-in response due the width of the ITR rims.(assuming you have stock rims).

 

yeay i got the stock rims. is the going to cause problems?

 

Also take a look at BFGoodrich KDW tires... just as good if not better than S-03 and Azenis.

 

I don't see how you can justify spending extra money for a tire that is only 10mm wider and has a marginally taller sidewall. Oh well, your decision.

To me, better turn in and saving 31 dollars a tire is all I need to decide between 195 and 205.


[Modified by 1107, 5:14 PM 10/22/2002]

 

OH yeah, if money is not an issue you can go through Yoko A-032R every 3 months.

 

Hell yes. If money was not an issue I'd have mf-8's and yoko's.

 

money is not a issue between the two tires i mentioned.

 

well how different is turn in? is it noticable?

 

i love my yoko's

 

What size rims do you have? Stock 15x6" or aftermarket 15x7"?

 

i got the stock type r's rims. and i have never heard of this turn anywhere before

 

me? i put some yoko's 205/50/15 on kosei k1's 15x7. just for driving to the track, making a few runs and driving back.

 

You've never heard of turn in?

I'd like to save 124 on a set of tires, if it was a question of 195/50 or 205/50. We've given you all the info you need about these two tires. Go buy them!!!

 

For what it's worth.... I believe the turn in is slower.... :shrugs: I still like them.