New shoes

[AzMz3]

Got some new tires yesterday, what ya think? They are Falken Azenis in 225/45ZR-17.

---Herb---

 

[zmepro]

awesome

 

[PeteyBoy3K]

purty!

 

[bazooka joe]

nice!! i'm hopin to get those in 18's this fall....that's when falken said they would be out.........?(scratch)

 

[Airman Jack]

are they exactly the same as the 17's but 18dia?

 

[bazooka joe]

are they exactly the same as the 17's but 18dia?

supposed to be. i'm going to RIU this weekend, i'll ask the falken rep, see what the scoop is.

 

[Titanium2.3]

I thought I read somewhere that the 6.5 in. width of the stock 17 in. wheels were too narrow to support 225's. There's no problem with the fit? They look sweet! I always thought the 205's looked too narrow. I'd like to do the same to my ride if it ever gets here............still waiting.

 

[AzMz3]

I thought I read somewhere that the 6.5 in. width of the stock 17 in. wheels were too narrow to support 225's. There's no problem with the fit? They look sweet! I always thought the 205's looked too narrow. I'd like to do the same to my ride if it ever gets here............still waiting.

I read the same. They did have a hard time getting the first 2 on. But they look and ride great.

---Herb---

 

[malebastard]

They look mean and awesome!!!

Are they best suited for wet weather??? Or all terrains??

 

[Atreyu]

They look mean and awesome!!!

Are they best suited for wet weather??? Or all terrains??

Neither really. They are sport tires, all about the grip. Although Azenis aren't as bad as some other Hi perf tires in rain.

 

[Da 6]

I thought I read somewhere that the 6.5 in. width of the stock 17 in. wheels were too narrow to support 225's. There's no problem with the fit? They look sweet! I always thought the 205's looked too narrow. I'd like to do the same to my ride if it ever gets here............still waiting.

guess there is hope for me too

 

[RODSCALIP5]

Damn those 3's look bad ass!!!!!

 

[Da 6]

just out of curiousity what psi are you running in those tires?

 

[AzMz3]

Neither really. They are sport tires, all about the grip. Although Azenis aren't as bad as some other Hi perf tires in rain.

They are actually rated great street tires and good rain tires.

---Herb---

 

[bvmazda3]

They are actually rated great street tires and good rain tires.

---Herb---

What are the stock RSA's rated for? Pro'lly good for street, fair in rain?

 

[AzMz3]

What are the stock RSA's rated for? Pro'lly good for street, fair in rain?

With the wear mine had on them with just 2 months of driving and 5000 miles.
I'd say they are rated for old ladies.....LOL

---Herb---

 

[neverendingmods]

I used same tires(size too) on my old WRX. I would love to use them on the new Mazda 3 Sedan I have. They suck in wet weather as they are a RS compond designed for autoX track use. Dry weather only. There is a Falken Azenis AS(all season) out there too. You have the RS tire. Super grippy!

 

[AzMz3]

I used same tires(size too) on my old WRX. I would love to use them on the new Mazda 3 Sedan I have. They suck in wet weather as they are a RS compond designed for autoX track use. Dry weather only. There is a Falken Azenis AS(all season) out there too. You have the RS tire. Super grippy!

I know alot of people that will disagree with the tires sucking in the wet weather. I don't get much rain here, but I will see how they are we the time comes.

--Herb--

 

[tonkabui]

hey AzMz3, you wanna test those rubbers out on the second annual mountain run? let me find you the thread.

edit: link to the run---

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60992