falken azenis

[twilightprotege]

hey

i was just wondering if anyone has put 215/45/16 falken azenis tyres on their stock 16" wheels yet? i know the tyres are supposed to be on 7" wide wheels, but am curious to see if anyone has tried to put them on the stock 16 inchers

later

 

[ARD MP5]

Haven't done so. But that's the tire I'm gonna run on rota slipstreams.

Rishie

We have good pricing on those too.

 

[ARD MP5]

Oh, I wouldn't do it. Just won't be right. That's why it's not recommended. Our wheel is only 6" wide. You will lose sidewall integrity.

Rishie

 

[twilightprotege]

how detrimental would it be?

 

[1sty]

What is the average cost of these bad boys for 17"s

 

[scapamouche]

The 215s will be fine on 6" rimes. You'll lose some tread patch width, but they'll stay on.

I would STAY AWAY from the Falkens in 17": I have the 225/45-17s on my STOCK MSP wheels right now, and they rub on both the inner AND outer edges! The 225 falkens are just too wide for the protege.

It's a pity, because they work great... I'd recommend a set of Kumho MXs if you're on a budget, Bridgestone PP S-03s if you can afford them. Both tires come in a better fitting size, and perform almost as well (better in the wet for the S-03s...)

To answer the question, though: I paid $113 each at discount tire direct, with free shipping. I've seen them as much as $20 cheaper, but with sales tax and shipping, the final cost was higher than $113...

 

[falkofire]

is 215's tha fattest tires u can fit on a protege without it being too wide and rubbing?

 

[scapamouche]

I can't speak for certain, since the Falkens run a little wider than their sizing would indicate, but it seems that 215s fit well, and my 225s rub a LOT...

 

[twilightprotege]

so nobody has actually put the azenis on the stock 16's yet?

 

[[Cruzer]]

HERE!!
Those are the exact tires I use for AutoX. And boy do they grip.
Hope that helps

RC

 

[twilightprotege]

cruzer - are you able to take us a piccy of the tyres on the car??? i want to see how much they overhang the stock rims

also, how many miles have you got out of those tyres so far?

thanks heaps

 

[[Cruzer]]

sure no prob. When I get home tonight I'll snap some pics and post em.

Latez

RC

 

[ARD MP5]

Take close ups of the tire sitting on the wheel if you can too. I want to see the sidewall angles.

Thanks Rich,
Rishie

 

[twilightprotege]

thanks cruzer - that'll be a huge help!!!!

later

 

[[Cruzer]]

Ok here is one of the pictures

 

[[Cruzer]]

And here is another

And I have probably put on about 1000miles on them so far.
Hope this helps

Latez

RC

 

[twilightprotege]

hey cruzer, that's great!!!!!

i know what tyres i'm getting when my come up to be replaced!!!!!! they look like they sit out a little bit more than the oem tyres (naturally), but not much!

you dont get any tyre rub?

later

 

[[Cruzer]]

you dont get any tyre rub?

later

Nope, no tire rub what so ever.

RC

 

[twilightprotege]

thats good

yep they are definately my next purchase