Charlie,
at forums.evolutionm.net, the thread on the new Falkens included this info.
Because it was a Falken rep, and then a Falken dealer, responding to requests
with availability information, I'm assuming (FWIW) that the info is meant for
dissemination. The Vulcan site listed below also has a picture of the
tire/tread. Not that we ri-, I mean racers are influenced by such things,
it's so you can make your own guess as to how well they work in the rain.
;-)
Paul
pasting information:
member Machron1:
Guys,
I got a return email from one of the reps at Falken after inquiring about the
RT-615, so here it is: Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim Widener (twidener@falkentire.com)
The new RT-615 will still have the same amount of great dry grip, but
with the new tread design- slightly better wet weather traction. We also
improved on the Tire's ability to dissipate heat, allowing it to get hot and
not have the "greasy" feel mentioned by users of the RT-215 pattern. I've
listed the new sizes below, availability should be Spring/Summer of 2005.
Sidewall Construction will be changed, we'll have to wait for specs later next
year.Tread wear Rating should still be 200. Prices will probably be about 10%
higher then the previous RT-215 line.
Size Load/Speed Index
185/60R14 82H
195/60R14 86H
195/50R15 82H
205/50R15 89W RF
225/50R15 95W RF
205/40R16 83W RF
215/45R17 87W
225/45R17 94W RF
245/45R17 99W RF
205/40R17 84W RF
215/40R17 87W RF
235/40R17 90W
255/40R17 94W
275/40R17 98W
225/45R18 91W
225/40R18 92W RF
235/40R18 95W RF
245/40R18 97W RF
255/40R18 95W
255/35R18 90W
265/35R18 93W
275/35R18 95W
315/30R18 98W
Tim @ Falken Tire
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and from Vulcantire:
http://www.vulcantire.com/azenis_rt615_t.htm
Sizes and release dates:
Code:
Size Rating Release Date
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185/60R14 82H 3rd Qtr 2005
195/60R14 86H 1st Qtr 2005
195/50R15 82H 3rd Qtr 2005
205/50R15 89W 1st Qtr 2005
225/50R15 91H 1st Qtr 2005
205/40ZR16 83W 1st Qtr 2005
205/40ZR17 84W 1st Qtr 2005
215/40ZR17 87W 1st Qtr 2005
235/40ZR17 90W 3rd Qtr 2005
255/40ZR17 94W 1st Qtr 2005
275/40ZR17 98W 1st Qtr 2005
215/45ZR17 87W 3rd Qtr 2005
225/45ZR17 94W 1st Qtr 2005
245/45ZR17 99W 1st Qtr 2005
225/40ZR18 92W 1st Qtr 2005
235/40ZR18 95W 1st Qtr 2005
245/40ZR18 97W 1st Qtr 2005
255/40ZR18 95W 1st Qtr 2005
225/45ZR18 91W 1st Qtr 2005
255/35ZR18 90W 3rd Qtr 2005
265/35ZR18 93W 3rd Qtr 2005
275/35ZR18 95W 1st Qtr 2005
315/30ZR18 98W 3rd Qtr 2005
Does anyone want to comment on SCCA's policy of tire availability and legality
for use during a particular season, and how this above release schedule(s)
might play out?
PaulT ( >< THAT close to pulling the trigger on a set of Kumho Ecsta
MX's....)
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