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Re: How do you like the Azeni?
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Posted by gorper (more from gorper) on Thu, 4 Sep 2003 23:19:10 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: How do you like the Azeni?, Andy E, Thu, 4 Sep 2003 19:51:15
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they are amazing tires. first time i raced on them after retiring my 712 ecstas, i couldn't believe the difference. i find them to be as predictable with better turn-in and a lot more grip. no perceptible increase in ride stiffness on the street (was using them @ events only for awhile, but they're too much fun to take off). also, actual width is way more than 205.

drawback is heat: when they get too hot, they are very greasy. you can gouge the rubber off with your fingernail. spray them with water between runs on hot days & don't use them for track days unless as a rain tire. (Kumho MX is supposed to get better with heat; several national champions running in Street Touring are on them but most are reluctant to try them cuz the Azenis works so well and is proven. Azenis apparently does better in the wet than the MX, btw.) another issue is weight (for some, anyway): they're a bit heavy. however, their stiffness, grip, and cost seem to make the point moot.

i run 2 degrees negative camber, ~3?? degrees caster & no toe. front & rear swaybars (had front off for awhile but it's back on). with my front end settings i run 43#/32# front & rear, respectively. pressures were dialed in using a pyrometer; they're not wildassed guesses. the car does not push at the limit.

regarding ride height, yes, it's dropped a bit and the wheels look a bit small on the car. i'm not too concerned with the look...

for folks with aero rims, they come in a 215/45-16 but because they run so wide, rubbing is possibly an issue. wish offset were better on aeros...

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