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FALKEN AZENIS RT-615K
UTQG: 200A,A (All Sizes)

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PRESS RELEASE 11/6/09

Falken Tire is proud to announce the launch of the new Azenis RT615-K. While the original RT615 proved to be a dominant force in the DOT approved and truly street functional competition tire category, we’ve decided to make it even better. The K in the new RT615-K can have many meanings but none describe the second generation 615 better than KAIZEN. By definition, this Japanese word means "continuous improvement" which precisely describes the newest edition to the Azenis lineup. Visually, nearly identical to its predecessor, the subtle K on the sidewall is the only tell tale sign of what lies within its completely revised tread compound. 




TECHNOLOGY

- NEW & IMPROVED TREAD COMPOUND that effectively maintains grip as tire tempuratures increase

- MASSIVE SPORT SIDE SHOULDER BLOCKS deliver motorsports level grip and unsurpassed durability

- THREE HIGH VOID/LOW TURBULENCE GROOVES increase maximum wet weather speeds and by reducing hydroplaning tendencies

- SOLID CENTER RIB significantly reduces wheel spin by reducing contact patch void ratio under heavy acceleration

- OPTIMIZED AQUA TUSK POSITIONING reduces tread squirm while delivering flagship wet grip


With an advanced motorsports-grade compound, grip remains strong as tire temps rise. This allows for increased entry and exit speeds on the track, resulting in improved lap times, as well as better handling and control on city streets and freeways.

In addition, the special 8/32nd molded tread design reduces the new tire’s tread squirm while providing efficient mileage for street use, and a solid center rib significantly reduces wheel spin by trimming the contact patch void ratio under heavy acceleration.

Even with an 8% reduction in unsprung tire weight, the Azenis RT-615K performs well in the wet, with optimized aqua tusk positioning that allows better tread adhesion as it delivers ample wet grip performance. Accordingly, wet weather speeds can be achieved and maintained as potential hydroplaning tendencies are reduced.

Falken’s engineers recognized the tremendous demands placed on the Azenis RT-615K, so the focus continues on strengthening its versatility and multiple capabilities to deliver the strongest performance tire for street and track conditions.


REVIEWS

Customer Reviews

Tyler McQuarrie Tire Test: Falken Azenis RT615 VS. “NEW” RT 615K

Video comparison: RT615 VS RT615K

YouTube- The Falken Azenis RT-615K, How Much Faster Is It?

YouTube- The Falken Azenis RT-615K, How Much Faster Is It?

MEDIA



If you are running the Falken Azenis RT615-K, post your review here along with a picture or two. We, as well as Falken, would love to read them.

[Lefty]

Holy shit in my ass...



I have these on all 4 corners of my car, and well damnit, the rears for my car are $395.00 a piece

Kick ass tire though

[Lefty]

Donate a full set of 4 for my car and I'll but a nice Discount Tire Direct Windshield banner on my car

[blownandstroked]

Look ok perfer nitto's

[GTRACER88]

I had the RT-615 and will never have them again... They sucked BAD!!! However they were not the RT-615K... Its ok, y'all set me up with some Nitto INVOS!!! THOSE ARE FREAKING AWESOME!

[Lefty]

Originally Posted by GTRACER88 I had the RT-615 and will never have them again... They sucked BAD!!! However they were not the RT-615K... Its ok, y'all set me up with some Nitto INVOS!!! THOSE ARE FREAKING AWESOME!

Really? I have em' and I love them to death.

[ReverendDexter]

Originally Posted by GTRACER88 I had the RT-615 and will never have them again... They sucked BAD!!!

Can you be more specific about why you disliked them so much? How were you using them? How did they not perform to your expectation?

If you say anything about "wet traction" or "drag launches", I can dismiss you as an internet crackpot as the RT-615 wasn't designed for either of those.

[Lefty]

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter Can you be more specific about why you disliked them so much? How were you using them? How did they not perform to your expectation? If you say anything about "wet traction" or "drag launches", I can dismiss you as an internet crackpot as the RT-615 wasn't designed for either of those.

Correct. They are purely designed for road racing/twisties purposes.

[ReverendDexter]

Yeah, prices are definitely up from the non-K... not much difference in price for me to go with these or with another set of RA1s.

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Bump, Video added to Op.