Z33Taxi

falken azenis rt615k+ 205/55/15 on 15x7
Lime rock park. 135 laps over 2 days
This was my very first time on these tires. Previously I was using NT05 and they are a bit different. The Falkens cold have a lot of grip. I was finding on the first few laps they were quite sticky and felt solid. When they started heating up I don't think they were "losing" grip, but they allowed more slip, but they were very predictable and still gave my enough confidence to slide into corners. Maybe towards the end of the 2nd day they gave me a few "uh-o" moments, but they again the stayed very predictable. The Falkens also handled very well in the wet. We had some heavy rain and they performed well. They may have another day in them, but they took a beating this weekend. For their price and performance I would definitely get them again.

Blkbrd69

Having run both 245 RS4's and VR1's, I would say the Maxxis are slightly quicker at Sebring on hot days. They are both long wearing with the RS4 wearing better and getting one or 2 laps further before getting overcooked.

Cant comment on the Rival or AR1 as all reports I've heard say they won't take Sebring summer heat.

On that note I can defiantly say my new 245 Hoosiers are freeeken huge and going to be some work to get inside the wheel wells even on 9.5" wheels. The RS4 and VR1 on 10" wheels fit with flat roll and minimum pull. The Hoosiers are a full inch wider at the tread and much more square profile.

msm650

I'm excited to try these out when the become available in the 245/40ZR15. How was the wear compared to other tires you've run?

Z33Taxi

Im probably not the most equipped to answer this, I still have a lot to learn about maximizing tire life and wear. the NT05 seemed to wear a little more chunky than the Falkens are, but that was after 2 weekends of HPDE. I'm hoping to get another 2 days out of the Falkens, they are work, but still have a far amount if meat on them.