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What's better than falken azenis rt-615k's

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Old 11-26-2011 | 07:22 PM
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Default What's better than falken azenis rt-615k's

Are they the best bang for the buck? Considering another tire but not looking to spend more than 40-50 bucks more per tire.

I have the rt-615's not the K version right now which from the reviews I read make them EVEN BETTER. Is there something BETTER out there?
Old 11-26-2011 | 07:30 PM
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i would do a little searching, but as far as ive read there are several tires that are better than the azenis in every category.. nt05, rs3, star spec just to name a few!
Old 11-26-2011 | 08:14 PM
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I went with the Hankook RS3s this past summer, the Falkens had too much road noise for me.
Old 11-26-2011 | 08:19 PM
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I had the RT-615Ks - much different (and a large improvement over the old compound). That being said, they are still slightly pricey. Instead of going with them, I now have Star Specs on the car. I was tempted by the RS3, but they weren't available when I needed tires. After hearing that the RS3s don't last very long, I can't in good conscience recommend them unless you are competing.

The RT-615ks were very close in durability to the Star Specs. Some speculate that Falken replicated the Star Spec compound. The Star Specs also have a stiffer sidewall/shoulder than the Falkens, it was immediately evident when I backed out of the driveway.

They are very good tires and I don't have anything bad to say about them. They also worked surprisingly well in the wet.
Old 11-26-2011 | 08:59 PM
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RE-11's
Old 11-26-2011 | 09:10 PM
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^^^^LOL. THIS GUY
Old 11-27-2011 | 12:06 PM
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RT-615's used to get greasy when hot. Had this issue auto-xing my focus with them on (yes, yes, I know - focus, but still fun). I wonder if they fixed this with the 615K. I would do the RS3 or Star Specs - I have Star Specs on mine, but she does not see winter!

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Old 11-27-2011 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Pinky
but not looking to spend more than 40-50 bucks more per tire.
there are not any tires that will handle better than RT615 for that cheap. just saying now if you double that, RS-3 is best bet. 3 times your budget, get start specs. 4 times your budget, and get RE-11. but with that budget in mind, nothing.
Old 11-27-2011 | 04:07 PM
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^^^ I think you read wrong, he said he doesn't want to spend more than $40-50 over that the RT61ks cost, not $40-50 for each tire.
Old 11-27-2011 | 04:36 PM
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hahahaha oh i guess i did. oops. well, i think he has his answer.



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