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Captain Slow · 06-18-2009, 06:51 AM

As I draw ever closer to affording a set of Falken Azenis 615 tires, I need to decide what tire size. These are going on my GS rims (stock size of 215/55/16). I'm thinking of getting 215/45/16 as it would very slightly reduce my final drive ratio but the tires are also available in 225/50/16. I don't think sidewall roll would be much of an issue so the question is which is more beneficial, a centimeter off the tire's radius or an extra centimeter of traction.

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Alperovich · 06-18-2009, 06:57 AM

45's might be good. it'll make ur shifts shorter, which may help out with those low rpm 2nd gear times. also less sidewall=quicker response, but i auto-x on 225/50's on the GS wheels and it was pretty good but i think the 45 might be worth a try.

kotetu · 06-18-2009, 06:58 AM

get the 225s.

Alperovich · 06-18-2009, 07:00 AM

btw 225/50's are what's on brian's nsx wheels. althou its a wider rim.

Blackend · 06-18-2009, 07:58 AM

I really wish Falken would offer a 225 40 16, or even a 235 40/45 but there just doesn't seem to be that many people running them on 16" rims.

Ken - I'd go with the 45 sidewall - I like my tires and I haven't felt any sidewall flex with the 50's but with a 6.5" rim, I'd suggest the lowest sidewall available to keep flex at a minimum.

kotetu · 06-18-2009, 09:03 AM

You can get that size on the Toyo Proxes T1Rs.
http://www.wheelsnext.com/tires/Toyo-Proxes%20T1r.html

Alperovich · 06-18-2009, 09:20 AM

t1r's are badass, they are awesome on the track, and have great wet traction, however the 615's are stickier dry with very little wet traction

Blackend · 06-18-2009, 10:34 AM

T1R's are also $40 more a tire...

GreekPower · 06-18-2009, 11:27 AM

whats wrong with bfg kdw's?

Alperovich · 06-18-2009, 11:30 AM

ugh?? on a scale of 0-10. the kdw's r 5, toyo's 9 and 615 11.

06-18-2009, 06:51 AM	#1
Captain Slow Ken Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,838	Racing Tire Size As I draw ever closer to affording a set of Falken Azenis 615 tires, I need to decide what tire size. These are going on my GS rims (stock size of 215/55/16). I'm thinking of getting 215/45/16 as it would very slightly reduce my final drive ratio but the tires are also available in 225/50/16. I don't think sidewall roll would be much of an issue so the question is which is more beneficial, a centimeter off the tire's radius or an extra centimeter of traction. Links for reference: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-NEW...205\|240%3A1318 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-NEW...Q5fAccessories __________________

06-18-2009, 06:57 AM	#2
Alperovich The Stig Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Port,FL Posts: 10,674 '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS Real Name: The Stig	45's might be good. it'll make ur shifts shorter, which may help out with those low rpm 2nd gear times. also less sidewall=quicker response, but i auto-x on 225/50's on the GS wheels and it was pretty good but i think the 45 might be worth a try. __________________ 94 KA8 DMM LS 6spd "MISTY" 2017-present 94 KA8 Milano LS 6spd "Milano" 2012-2017 RIP stupid camry 94 KA8 SGM LS 6spd "Annie" 2008-???top secret 94 KA7 DMM GS auto "Misty" 2008 RIP 93 KA8 GBP LS 6spd 2005-2008 RIP FOR SALE:dotORG + I<3myLegend(KA/KB) stickers! +more

06-18-2009, 07:00 AM	#4
Alperovich The Stig Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Port,FL Posts: 10,674 '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS Real Name: The Stig	btw 225/50's are what's on brian's nsx wheels. althou its a wider rim. __________________ 94 KA8 DMM LS 6spd "MISTY" 2017-present 94 KA8 Milano LS 6spd "Milano" 2012-2017 RIP stupid camry 94 KA8 SGM LS 6spd "Annie" 2008-???top secret 94 KA7 DMM GS auto "Misty" 2008 RIP 93 KA8 GBP LS 6spd 2005-2008 RIP FOR SALE:dotORG + I<3myLegend(KA/KB) stickers! +more

06-18-2009, 07:58 AM	#5
Blackend Black is the new... Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: TX Posts: 967 '95 ACURA Legend Coupe LS	I really wish Falken would offer a 225 40 16, or even a 235 40/45 but there just doesn't seem to be that many people running them on 16" rims. Ken - I'd go with the 45 sidewall - I like my tires and I haven't felt any sidewall flex with the 50's but with a 6.5" rim, I'd suggest the lowest sidewall available to keep flex at a minimum. __________________ RIP Bro

06-18-2009, 09:20 AM	#7
Alperovich The Stig Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Port,FL Posts: 10,674 '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS Real Name: The Stig	t1r's are badass, they are awesome on the track, and have great wet traction, however the 615's are stickier dry with very little wet traction __________________ 94 KA8 DMM LS 6spd "MISTY" 2017-present 94 KA8 Milano LS 6spd "Milano" 2012-2017 RIP stupid camry 94 KA8 SGM LS 6spd "Annie" 2008-???top secret 94 KA7 DMM GS auto "Misty" 2008 RIP 93 KA8 GBP LS 6spd 2005-2008 RIP FOR SALE:dotORG + I<3myLegend(KA/KB) stickers! +more

06-18-2009, 10:34 AM	#8
Blackend Black is the new... Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: TX Posts: 967 '95 ACURA Legend Coupe LS	T1R's are also $40 more a tire... __________________ RIP Bro

06-18-2009, 11:27 AM	#9
GreekPower Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 14,166 '92 ACURA Legend Sedan L Real Name: Lou aka Greek	whats wrong with bfg kdw's? __________________ PM BOX IS FULL! Text me 724-584-0340 7/28/10 7:37pm Hell has frozen over Greek REMOVED his engine 1/26/13 7:23pm SHE RUNS! video >>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se4r5Y3RjqA 5/18/13 3:27pm DYNO! 577whp/501wtq @19psi

06-18-2009, 11:30 AM	#10
Alperovich The Stig Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Port,FL Posts: 10,674 '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS Real Name: The Stig	ugh?? on a scale of 0-10. the kdw's r 5, toyo's 9 and 615 11. __________________ 94 KA8 DMM LS 6spd "MISTY" 2017-present 94 KA8 Milano LS 6spd "Milano" 2012-2017 RIP stupid camry 94 KA8 SGM LS 6spd "Annie" 2008-???top secret 94 KA7 DMM GS auto "Misty" 2008 RIP 93 KA8 GBP LS 6spd 2005-2008 RIP FOR SALE:dotORG + I<3myLegend(KA/KB) stickers! +more

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