I just picked up a set of Falken Azenis 615 (215/45/17 on stock rims) and I have some tire pressure questions.

I have heard that these tires like to have a higher psi than a normal tire, maybe because of the reinforced sidewall? Is this true or a myth? So if you have them, what tire pressures people are running on the street, and maybe the track if you autocross/road race with them.

Thanks for the help,

Eric

 

i think mike6789k has them. ask him

 

I run (cold) 35 front/33 rear 225/45/17 on 17x8 wheels on the street. I haven't been to the track yet, but I believe The_Instigator ran similar tire pressures on road courses.

Just be sure to keep a tight grip on the wheel, 615 can be a handful at low speeds on uneven pavement.

 

I just ran, cold temp, 38 front 36 rear at an autox event in Vegas. Pretty nice, tires didnt fold and the car gripped pretty well. My suspension was a different story tho. Anyways I think mid 30s are good for the tire since the max psi is 50, especially for a DD.

 

Thanks guys, keep it comming!

 

hands down one of the best tires you can buy for the price.

also, i would run about a 35 for everyday driving, and drop it down to about 30-31 for the track.

 

kanundrum has 'em for autocrossing

 

yea the sidewalls on these tires are strong and basically need more air so they dont stress em. I usually run 38 psi cold which gives em a few more psi to heat up to go to max. these are dedicated for me so i dont worry aboout wear.

ull love these tires.

 

where did you guys buy these .....tirerack?

 

I got mine from radial Tires. I got the 225/45/17 for 115 each.

 

I got mine from Edge Racing mounted and balanced on Enkei RPF1.

 

I probably wouldn't want to drop it down for track, maybe for drag racing, but by "track" I meant "road courses."

The classifieds here on Scion Life, lol.

Thanks for all the responses guys, I appreciate it.

 

lmao i didnt say that but no worries :D see yah on the autox rack man.

 

Whoops! You're right. Fixed.

When am I going to run into you again?

 

Proally this sunday, still gotta register though.

 

These tires are killer. I run them at 28psi up front. They even hold at 10psi of boost in 2nd gear.

 

these tires arent the best for launches and stuff, but they take on the twisties like no other

cold my tires are 35/33

 

Thanks guys for all your input. I finally put them on last night, 35psi all around for now. These things are ridiclious, borderline scary compared to the stock Bridgestones. They just keep gripping throughout the turns. After day 1, I love them!

 

Is there something out better that is not a DR?

 

r compounds maybe? look into advan ao48's