My question is what are you guys that have 16's using for tire size? 205/45/16?

Or something else? I just dont want the tires to look too low profile, do these look to thin/ricey on our cars?

Thank you in advance for the help!

 

i run 215/45/16 falken azenis on my te37s

 

wtf??? ricey because of low profile tires? g4y a$$

 

I have to concur with that statement. I only recently purchased a set of the Azenis in the 215/45R16 after burning out my Yokohamas (Azenis were not out when I purchased the Yokohamas) and reading of the "another satisfied user" stories of the Falkens.

That size tire is poifect for an ITR running 16" rims (speedo difference is negligible) and they work good. Real good. The only tire that I have found stickier are the R compound tires at a 20% cost increase... I mean, these things kick up gravel into the wheel wells...yeah--that sticky.

Only thing sketch about them is wet weather...short of spraying down your tires with silicone spray before heading out, nothing is slipperier.

Another low budget consideration would be something from Kumho also...

--
George

 

why does everyone think azenis are slippery in rain... now snow, they don't like snow.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by D &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why does everyone think azenis are slippery in rain... now snow, they don't like snow.</TD></TR></TABLE>

or ice..

owned

S03's own rain.

 

Cause those tires ARE... My worn through Yokohamas had more grip in the rain than the Azenis...

Granted Snow and Ice are slipperier than rain... Maybe it has to do something with the tire tread pattern that "retains" water underneath the tire so that the shoulders can have big thick blocks for mo' better grip in the dry.

--
George

 

Yokohoma Parada Spec 2's

 

215/45/16 best size ever

re010 of cos
haha

 

just like BlueR, i have 215/45/16 azenis on te-37's most of my experience with the azenis were on the track. they're great tires!

speaking of rain, i felt REALLY uneasy in the rain with the oem re010's!

overall, it's been tried and true by all the itr veterans; azenis are a great buy!

 

I would do 205/45/16, because more egual tire wear and less camber.

 

What kind of suspension setups are you all running with the 215/45/16s. I know that the Azenis are wide when compared to most. Are your cars lowered or riding stock suspension height?

Cruzer

 

My Azenis are just as good as any other tires I have had in the rain. Not driven them in snow.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Asahi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My Azenis are just as good as any other tires I have had in the rain</TD></TR></TABLE>

As long as there isnt any standing water and drive sensibly, they are fine.

DC beltway is another story.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by D &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why does everyone think azenis are slippery in rain... </TD></TR></TABLE>

I'd say Azenis own in the rain.

Now, standing water, not so nice. But then again, what tire is good in standing water?

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by D &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">now snow, they don't like snow.</TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL, I know all about that....

Azenis don't deal well with sleet, ice, snow or 32 degrees F or below. In fact, they stop dealing completely.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

As long as there isnt any standing water and drive sensibly, they are fine.

DC beltway is another story.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Honestly standing water isn't even a huge issue. Driving sensibvly coudl be. I drove a flodded interestate at 60-65mph Saturday with no issues. ES100's with more tread had just as much feedback from the water as my car if not more.

Never driven the Beltway though