Well then I need a 215/40/16, help me pick a tire, chief.

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  • deansbimmer
    Mod Crazy
    • Feb 2005
    • 674

    #16
    Semi OT, how are the Azenis in the rain?

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    • Jean
      Moderator
      • Aug 2006
      • 18228

      #17
      Originally posted by deansbimmer
      Semi OT, how are the Azenis in the rain?
      Not great.
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      • Mystikal
        Moderator
        Wheel Fitment Expert
        • Nov 2003
        • 9602

        #18
        Originally posted by Knoepfler
        Offset is +15

        I was told by you that my only options were 215/40 and 205/45
        Ah, yeah. 215/45/16 is an option, 225/45/16 isn't. I didn't tell you 215/45 originally because there are so few tires made in the size. And now for your specific question, none of them are very good in the rain.

        So I now revert back to my original suggestions. 215/40/16 SPT/FK-452/T1-R/GS-D3/KDW2. All of them are great in the wet, and all around really.

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        • Mystikal
          Moderator
          Wheel Fitment Expert
          • Nov 2003
          • 9602

          #19
          Originally posted by silversleeper
          Today was a great day my friends. For I had my 215/45 R-615s stretched onto my 9" wide wheels without any issues. And they look magnificent by my standards.

          From the side profile, the tire and the lip of the rim are flush. I think thats a good thing.
          That's awesome news. Now to see how they fit under the fenders.

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          • Mystikal
            Moderator
            Wheel Fitment Expert
            • Nov 2003
            • 9602

            #20
            Originally posted by deansbimmer
            Semi OT, how are the Azenis in the rain?
            They're great on wet surfaces, but very not great for hydroplaning resistance. So basically if you run them, don't dare exceed the speed limit in a downpour. This is basic logic anyways, really.

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            • Knoepfler
              Mod Crazy
              • Dec 2007
              • 631

              #21
              Originally posted by Mystikal
              Ah, yeah. 215/45/16 is an option, 225/45/16 isn't. I didn't tell you 215/45 originally because there are so few tires made in the size. And now for your specific question, none of them are very good in the rain.

              So I now revert back to my original suggestions. 215/40/16 SPT/FK-452/T1-R/GS-D3/KDW2. All of them are great in the wet, and all around really.
              Alright, looks like i'll go with the Falken's, pretty good price.

              Thanks everyone for your help!

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