Falken Azenis RT615K+ review

“Quote: Originally Posted by nickb45502 I have the same tires only in 275/35/18 front and 315/30/18 rear. I only use them for autocross. No probs with the AH/TC. They are 200 TW...I would be interested to find out how long they last you. Are your 18's a 10.5 width? I am considering going to a square setup with 18's for autocrossing but they are C5 wheels which are only 9.5 I believe. Thanks for your response.”

“Currently running falken azenis rt615k+ all around. In my opinion the best daily tire you can get. Current setup on stock rims and height is 235/40/18 in the front and 265/35/18 in the rear with zero rubbing. I previously ran firestone indy 500 firehawks, and while they are the best bang for buck, the falken azenis are a different story. I've pushed my c55 harder than i thought i could. Launches like a wombat now even with traction control off. They improved my ride comfort and they are quieter than any tire i've put on so far. I drivemy c55 around 20k miles a year and these are the best tires for my purpose. They grip quite well in the rain as well. Did a few 60-0 and 30-0 brake tests and was blown away by the improvement. Highly reccomend getting them. Also tirerack has a 100 buck rebate for a set of 4.”

“RT615K+ vs ECS 02, which is more fun? I'm going to be buying new tires for my 90 Corvette over the offseason, and I'm trying to know more about my choices. I had Falken Azenis RT615K+'s on my only '89 Corvette and loved them. Sticky even in their old age, great wear considering the performance, acceptable (if not great) rain performance, and they felt great to drive. I'm considering going with the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 in order to get longer tread life and better cold weather and rain performance, accepting slightly less dry grip. Prices in my size are nearly identical. My big question though is how the Conti fares in terms of feel. I have no concerns of ride quality or noise. Purely in terms of feel, how do the Contis stack up to other tires? From my research and experience, the Falkens are a great choice for immediate feedback. Will I be disappointed in the Contis coming from a more aggressive tire with a harder sidewall? Any advice is appreciated! Read more”

2024-11-15

“No fender roll. I'm lowered to 13.25" which makes a difference in front regarding rub. The only minor issue I have is slight fendor liner rub in front when at full lock and a passenger. I think I've heard it twice. Never rub at any other time. I've passed Porsches, Mustangs and Corvettes on track so no problem keeping up. If you are worried about the absolute best times, then yes a stickier set of tires could help. I think it is more fun to work on improving my skills to get the absolute most out of the equipment I have.”

“Experiencing 200tw tires for the first time Went with Falken Azenis RT615K+ 225/40/18 - these are my first track tires so I didn’t want to spring for the more expensive options. Absolutely loving them so far - cornering grip is tremendous and they’re a lot more comfortable and quiet on the street than Reddit made them out to be. You can feel when you’re getting close to the limit too - maybe some of the complaints come from drivers with heavier cars but for the 86 they’ve been a blast. Turning is slightly less sharp on a wider tire but the grip more than makes up for it, don’t think I’ll ever go back to the pilot sports after this. Will check back in after 5k miles and see how they’re holding up. Can’t wait to spend all morning in the canyons tomorrow”

2026-07-18

“Ran a 275/35R19 Azenis RT615K+ squared setup for autoX. Here's my review for those interested. Let me start by saying I got crushed. 6th out of 9 in XA with an A90 Supra. These tires do not have the same level of grip that the Tempesta P1, RE-71RS, A052s, etc. have, so do not buy these thinking you'll be competitive, because you probably won't be. Besides that, lets start with the good sides of this tire. -Very consistent. They do not lose grip even as they get hot, nor do they lack a ton of grip when they're cold. -Fantastic treadwear. These will definitely last you a couple seasons at the very least. They hold their grip well throughout the entirety of the tread range. -Responds well to inputs. While these don't have the pure grip of a super 200 tire, they respond well to inputs and are eager to change direction when you need to. Now lets get to the bad. -VERY unpredictable. If you start hearing even slight tire squealing, you are right on the limit of grip. These tires snap out from under you easily if you're not careful or don't know the characteristics of these tires. -Like I said before, these lack a lot of grip compared to the super 200s, but thats kinda something you should expect when buying these tires. Overall, I'd give the RT615K+ a solid 7/10. They're not very competitive but they're a lot of fun, they're a great tire to learn on, they offer good value in the longevity department, but they're unpredictable compared to some other tires. Read more”

2025-09-30